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Bartell Drugs names Chow new VP of pharmacy

Bartell Drugs names Chow new VP of pharmacy

Bartell Drugs announces the promotion of Billy Chow into his new role as the vice president of pharmacy. Over the last four months, Chow has filled the role on an interim basis and now permanently holds the position. “Billy has been an essential part of the leadership team.

NACDS applauds Pennsylvania e-prescribing Law

NACDS applauds Pennsylvania e-prescribing Law

ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (HB 353) in Pennsylvania that will help to prevent opioid abuse. Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf (D) signed the legislation yesterday.

Kroger working with Cardinal Health on drug take-back events

Kroger working with Cardinal Health on drug take-back events

Kroger Co. is teaming up with Cardinal Health to host drug take-back events at more than 200 Kroger locations in 13 states. The events will be held from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. local time on Saturday, October 27. These events are being held in conjunction with the U.S.

CVS says managed care model can save millions

CVS says managed care model can save millions

New research from CVS Health shows that state Medicaid programs that use a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and a contracted pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to administer prescription drug coverage have significantly lower overall drug costs than those states that manage their own formulary.

NCPA attends signing of bipartisan opioid relief package

NCPA attends signing of bipartisan opioid relief package

WASHINGTON  – As President Trump signs H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, several National Community Pharmacists Association-supported provisions contained in the opioid package become law.

Walgreens expands medication disposal program

Walgreens expands medication disposal program

Walgreens today announced it is expanding its effort to combat the opioid epidemic as it encourages Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets in advance of Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday October 27.

Express Scripts says opioid program making a difference

Express Scripts says opioid program making a difference

As President Trump signs bipartisan legislation to help improve our nation’s response to the opioid abuse epidemic, Express Scripts  released new data today showing a dramatic shift in first-time opioid users enrolled in its Advanced Opioid Management solution being prescribed safer, short-term pres

Camber Pharmaceuticals releases generic Onfi

Camber Pharmaceuticals releases generic Onfi

Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of clobazam tablets to its growing portfolio of products. Clobazam tablets are the generic version of Onfi from Lundbeck and is used to treat seizures. Clobazam tablets are available in 10mg and 20mg 100 count bottles.