NACDS makes case for pharmacy to Health Care Caucus
NACDS recently outlined a compelling case detailing pharmacy’s quantifiable and demonstrated value in a letter to the bipartisan Health Care Innovation Caucus.
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NCPA names Cassity VP federal and state government affairs
National Community Pharmacists Association’s chief executive officer Douglas Hoey announced that Anne Cassity has joined NCPA as vice president, federal and state government affairs, as the organization continues to grow its advocacy influence.
CVS says better transparency helping cut Rx costs
CVS Health released new data showing that the company’s real-time benefits program, powered by its proprietary engine, Script Intelligence, can save CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) members between $120 to $130 per prescription fill.
State associations honor BGC pharmacy professionals
TYLER, Texas – Three Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) pharmacy professionals were recently recognized at the state level. Ben Orlando, pharmacy manager at a Brookshire’s store in Monroe, Louisiana, received awards from the Louisiana Pharmacists Association (LPA).
FDA extends EpiPen expiration date to combat shortage
Facing a national shortage of EpiPens, the Food and Drug Administration has extended the expiration dates of certain lots of the life-saving allergy drug by four months. The extensions apply to the 0.
PrescribeWellness names Patty Kumbera as COO
PrescribeWellness announced that Patty Kumbera has joined the company as chief operating officer.
Siklos now available at retail pharamcies
Medunik USA, a company dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of Americans with rare diseases by making orphan drugs available in the U.S., announced that Siklos (hydroxyurea), an FDA-approved orphan drug, is now available in 100 mg tablets for pharmacies to order.
ShopRite Pharmacy supports launch of Prescription Drug Safety Program
KEASBY, N.J.– ShopRite Pharmacy announces its support of Prescription Drug Safety, a new educational initiative to empower New Jersey high school students with the skills to make safe and healthy decisions about prescription medications and understand the dangers of misusing these drugs.
Anthem announces collaboration with Walmart
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Anthem, Inc. announced an arrangement with Walmart to advance the companies’ mutual goals of reducing healthcare costs and providing consumers with increased access to over-the counter (O-T-C) medicines and services that can improve their health.
Hy-Vee ready with vaccine for the 2018-2019 flu season
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 250 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription.
AJMC spotlights the role of pharmacists in boosting vaccination rates
A recent publication from The American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC), the leading peer-reviewed journal dedicated to issues in managed care, addresses the role of community pharmacies in boosting adult vaccination rates in the United States.
Healthy Interactions and Merck launch digital health platform
Healthy Interactions, a global leader in health education, in collaboration with Merck, known as MSD outside the United States and Canada, today announced the launch of map4health – a digital platform and mobile application in the U.S.
Opdivo now the first Immuno-Oncology treatment approved for small cell lung cancer
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced that Opdivo (nivolumab) received approval from the U.S.
Eisai and Merck announce FDA approval of Lenvima
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J. and KENILWORTH, N.J. – Eisai Inc. and Merck, known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, announced that the U.S.
Raley’s launches new pharmacy mobile app
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Raley’s announces a partnership with mscripts to integrate their mobile pharmacy solutions with a new Raley’s Pharmacy app, Rx Refill On-The-Go.