WBA, Humana, reportedly pursuing greater ties
Walgreens Boots Alliance and health insurer Humana Inc. are in preliminary talks to take equity stakes in each other, according to the Wall Street Journal.
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NACDS sends members analysis of 2018 state elections
The National Association of Chain Drug Store (NACDS) has provided to the membership a state-by-state overview of the 2018 elections, and their implications for a pro-patient, pro-pharmacy policy agenda. The memo described the election results for state legislative chambers and governor’s races.
Khanna, Sanders to intro legislation to lower prescription drug prices
SANTA CLARA, Calif. – At a time when one in five American adults cannot afford to get the prescription medication they need, U.S. Rep. Ro Khanna (D, Calif.) and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders (I, Vt.
More specialty drugs available through AllianceRx Walgreens Prime
Patients with certain rare, chronic and complex conditions can now obtain the medications that may improve or save their lives from AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a leading central specialty and home delivery pharmacy.
Walgreens rolls out cancer care program
Walgreens has launched a new program called Feel More Like You, developed to help people living with cancer and their caregivers manage the potential physical changes associated with cancer treatment.
Good Idea Water takes a healthy approach to diabetes
Sweden-based Aventure AB with its U.S. subsidiary Good Idea Inc. have taken an entirely new approach to healthy eating.
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.
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.