UnitedHealth acquires Genoa Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that its OptumRx division for pharmacy services is combining operations with Genoa Healthcare, which runs 435 pharmacies in behavioral health centers in 46 states.
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NACDS board of directors members meet with Congress
Members of the NACDS Board of Directors traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to meet with ten Senators and Representatives with pivotal leadership and committee posts, with Administration officials, and with key Congressional staff.
PCMA applauds passage of Bill to fight opioid epidemic
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), which will require electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) for controlled substances in Medicare.
House passes NACDS policy recommendations in Opioid Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – The opioid-abuse-prevention legislation crafted by U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives negotiators reflects aspects of all four of the policy topics recommended by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).
Rx EDGE Media Network appoints new president and CEO
Rx EDGE Media Network, a leading provider of media solutions delivered through the retail pharmacy channel, announced today that Nathan Lucht has joined the company as its new president and chief executive officer. Former CEO Jim O’Dea will take on the role as chairman.
Valisure unveils digital pharmacy that validates meds using lasers
Valisure has launched the first-ever online analytical pharmacy, which dispenses batch-validated medications direct to consumers.
Lilly’s Emgality gets FDA approval for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults
Eli Lilly and Co. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) 120 mg injection for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Emgality offers a once-monthly, self-administered, subcutaneous injection.
Bayer names Guth to lead pharmaceuticals biz in the Americas
Bayer announced the appointment of Sebastian Guth as president of Pharmaceuticals, Americas Region, comprising the United States, Canada, Central and Latin America, effective December 1, 2018.
Diplomat opens facility in Arizona
Diplomat Pharmacy has opened a 75,000-square-foot facility in Chandler, Ariz., to bolster pharmacy operations and ensure business continuity. Diplomat expects the location to create 200 local jobs over the next year.
Aetna agrees to sell all standalone Medicare Part D business
Ahead of its deal with CVS, Aetna announced an agreement to divest all of Aetna’s standalone Medicare Part D business to a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WellCare).
Rite Aid’s Q2 earnings meet expectations
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that were in line with Wall Street’s expectations. The company also named three new board members and announced it was dividing the chairman and chief executive officer position.
Rite Aid aims to create flu free communities with marketing campaign
Health officials say getting a flu shot early can help prevent the flu from spreading among communities, which is the mission of leading drugstore chain Rite Aid. Through an integrated marketing initiative rolling out this month, Rite Aid is urging people of all ages to get a flu shot to help create
NASP names PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy of the Year
Kicking off the sixth annual National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) meeting yesterday, NASP executive director, Sheila Arquette announced the industry’s two highly anticipated awards recognizing the best in the business of specialty pharmacy this year.
Current CEO Kenneth Frazier to continue in role at Merck
Merck announced today that its board of directors has rescinded its policy subjecting the company’s chief executive officer to mandatory retirement at age 65.
Gilead to launch generic versions of its hepatitis drugs
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced plans to launch generic versions of its hepatitis C drugs in the United States, at a time when regulators are looking to lower healthcare costs.
House sends NACDS-backed “gag clause” bill to President
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) lauded Congressional leaders for their efforts to empower pharmacists help patients reduce out-of-pocket drug costs. The U.S.