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.
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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.
NACDS touts valuable pharmacist tool for National Diabetes Month
NACDS highlighted a newly-released guide from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention earlier this year in an op-ed in Morning Consult.
Congress views DIR fee impact, pharmacy value on home turf
Lawmakers back in their congressional districts while Congress is on recess had an opportunity through the NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocacy program to discuss with pharmacists the critical repercussions caused by pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees.
Aquestive Therapeutics announces FDA approval for Sympazan
WARREN, N.J. – Aquestive Therapeutics announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Sympazan (clobazam) oral film for the adjunctive treatment of seizures associated with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome (LGS) in patients 2 years of age or older.
McKesson’s Hammergren to retire, Tyler named CEO
McKesson Corp. announced that John Hammergren, chairman and chief executive officer, has decided to retire, effective March 31, 2019.
Hy-Vee to provide free A1C screenings in November
In honor of National Diabetes Awareness Month, Hy-Vee, Inc. will provide free Hemoglobin A1C screenings throughout its eight-state region during the month of November.
Pharmaca announces opening of new pharmacy in Santa Monica
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy, the nation’s first and largest chain of integrative pharmacies, announced it will be opening a new location in Santa Monica, Calif., in November.
Pharmacy HIT Collaborative releases revised strategic plan
The Pharmacy HIT Collaborative today released its revised strategic plan: The Roadmap for Pharmacy Information Technology Integration in U.S. Health Care: 2018 to 2021 Update.
MinuteClinic opens new walk-in clinic in La Jolla, Calif.
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – A new MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic has opened inside the CVS Pharmacy store at 8831 Villa La Jolla Drive in La Jolla, Calif., providing the community with convenient access to common health care services.
Glenmark opens U.S. manufacturing plant in Monroe, N.C.
PARAMUS, N.J. – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, a global pharmaceutical company, announced the official inauguration of its manufacturing site in Monroe, N.C.