Federal market ROI: Optimizing pharma investments
The days of considering the federal segment a statutory liability with little value proposition to the overall commercial book of business are gone.
Pharmacy
ADA launches “Everyday Reality” diabetes campaign
This November, in recognition of American Diabetes Month and World Diabetes Day, the American Diabetes Association (ADA) aims to create urgency about diabetes, help educate others, break down stereotypes, and to correct myths and misunderstandings surrounding the disease.
PQA to partner with NHC and NQF on new initiative
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has launched a collaborative initiative to create a rubric for assessing the patient-centeredness of quality measure development and implementation.
CVS Health offers pharmacy training program in Philadelphia
In its continuing commitment to expand work-based learning and externship opportunities for students, CVS Health has announced a new collaboration with Philadelphia Job Corps, Philadelphia Works and Philadelphia Youth Network to deliver a pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program for pharmacy te
MinuteClinic partners with the CDC to combat antibiotic resistance
Prescription antibiotics are a critical treatment for many illnesses. But there are cases when antibiotics aren’t needed or effective. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 20 to 50% of all antibiotics prescribed in U.S.
Coram CVS Awarded Home Care Accreditation
Coram CVS Specialty Home Infusion Services has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Home Care Accreditation. By earning the accreditation for the third time, Coram has demonstrated continuous compliance with its performance standards.
Lupin gets FDA approval for budesonide inhalation suspension
Pharma major Lupin announced that it has received approval for its budesonide inhalation suspension, 0.
Express Scripts intros novel formulary to help cut drug costs
As drug pricing strategies continue to evolve, Express Scripts is keeping clients ahead of the game. The company announced it is introducing a novel formulary to provide employers and health plans a better opportunity to leverage changing dynamics to help lower their members’ out-of-pocket costs.
Gemini Health and Surescripts partner to help lower drug costs
Gemini Health today announced a new initiative to help lower prescription drug costs by working with Surescripts, the nation’s largest health information network, to deliver price transparency at the time of prescribing.
Lupin launches generic atovaquone oral suspension USP
Pharma major Lupin announced the launch of atovaquone oral suspension USP, 750 mg/5 mL having received an approval from the United States Food and Drug Administration earlier.
Genoa Healthcare opens 14 new locations in past two months
Over the past two months, Genoa Healthcare has opened 14 pharmacies across the country. It’s unique model of pharmacy has been brought to communities in: Laredo, Texas Grants Pass, Ore. Hannibal, Ore. Lufkin, Texas Weslaco, Texas Toledo, Ohio Valley Cottage, N.Y. Biddeford, Maine St.
Cardinal Health reports Q1 results for fiscal year 2019
Cardinal Health reported first quarter fiscal year 2019 revenues of $35.2 billion, an increase of 8%. The company also reported growth in GAAP operating earnings of 211% to $816 million and a decrease in non-GAAP operating earnings of 11% to $542 million.
NACDS briefs membership on industry-specific election dynamics
In a memo to NACDS chain and associate members today, NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson, described detailed results of the 2018 Congressional elections from a pharmacy-specific perspective.
MinuteClinic opens walk-in clinic in San Francisco
A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store in San Francisco, Calif., providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
Express Scripts’ myMatrixx launches new data tool
myMatrixx, a leader in pharmacy services for workers’ compensation programs and a subsidiary of Express Scripts Holding Company, announces the release of myDataSense, an innovative and customizable digital analytics tool that will help drive patient safety and savings.
