WASHINGTON – Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) announced today that Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, South San Francisco, and Gilead Sciences, Inc., Foster City, Calif. joined the association as members.
Shopko Stores Operating Co. announced today that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The retailer reported that it would also be closing 38 stores as part of a reorganization process that was prompted by “excess debt and ongoing competitive pressures.
Nebraska, New Mexico and Kentucky are in the top slots for State Flu Activity in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending January 12, 2019.
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for letrozole tablets USP, 2.5 mg. Aurobindo’s letrozole tablets are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Novartis’ Femara.
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) and Microsoft Corp. have teamed up to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care.
CVS Health announced Tuesday that Walmart has opted to leave the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) commercial and Managed Medicaid retail pharmacy networks.
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, now offers a comprehensive insurance program specifically for retail pharmacies.
Following its completed acquisition of Aetna, CVS Health has announced a $100 million commitment to making community health and wellness central to the newly combined company’s charge for a better world.
Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of albendazole tablets to its growing portfolio of products. Albendazole tablets are the generic version of Albenza from Impax Labs and is used to treat infections of tapeworms or other parasites.
NEW YORK – The minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products in will be set at 21 and new regulations for the sale of e-cigarettes would be introduced if a provision in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposal is approved.
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. Pharmacists are medication experts. Every day, they get to see the remarkable difference innovative treatments can make in their customers’ lives.
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. One thing that can be said about the state of prescription medications in 2019 is that the pharmacy payment model is complex, convoluted and confusing.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a specialty and home delivery pharmacy, received reaccreditation from URAC for its specialty pharmacy services. URAC is the independent leader in promoting health care quality through accreditation, certification and measurement.
Acne, the common skin condition that occurs when hair follicles become plugged with oil and dead skin cells, is most often associated with the awkwardness of adolescence. However, it’s more common in adults, especially adult women, than most realize.
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. In health policy, 2018 and 2019 could look a lot alike.
Takeda Pharmaceutical has completed its acquisition of Shire, 8 months after the deal was announced, according to a press release. The deal was approved by 89.1% of Takeda’s shareholders and 99.8% of Shire’s shareholders, the release said.
