CVS Health highlights efforts in fighting opioid abuse
CVS Health announced today the latest milestones in the company’s more than six year effort to help address and prevent prescription opioid abuse and misuse.
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CHPA issues statement on OTC eligibility in FSA/HSA accounts
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) issued the following statement regarding OTC Eligibility in FSA/HSA Accounts: “CHPA congratulates Representatives Lynn Jenkins (R, Kan.), Ron Kind (D, Wis.), and Grace Meng (D, N.Y.) on the House of Representatives’ passage of H.R.
NACDS praises Senate panel’s action on bill to end “gag clauses”
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) today welcomed the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee’s passage of the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act (S. 2554).
PrescribeWellness and Thrifty White expand offerings
PrescribeWellness announced that the partnership between PrescribeWellness and Thrifty White will now be offered to Thrifty White’s independently owned pharmacy partners through Thrifty White’s Affiliated Pharmacy Program.
PCMA supports legislation for lowest prices for prescription drugs
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer Mark Merritt released the following statement on S. 2554, the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act, scheduled to be marked up tomorrow in the U.S.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime gets URAC accreditation
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, a combined specialty and home delivery pharmacy, has received Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC for its home delivery pharmacy services. URAC is a health care accrediting organization based in Washington, D.C.
Good Neighbor Pharmacy evolves offerings at ThoughtSpot 2018
ORLANDO, Fla. – AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy announced this weekend new and enhanced programs that will help independent pharmacies strengthen the core of their businesses and expand their role within their communities.
Rite Aid looks at telehealth kiosks in move with InTouch Health
SANTA BARBARA, Calif.– InTouch Health, a leading enterprise telehealth platform and Rite Aid Corp., have announced that they have signed a letter of intent to explore new ways to connect patients with health care providers and expand access to care.
Dr. Reddy’s rolls out generic version of Nexium 24Hr
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules USP, 20 mg, an over-the-counter (O-T-C) therapeutic equivalent generic version of Nexium 24Hr capsules in the U.S. market.
HDA issues statement on FDA to examine prescription drug importation
Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) president and chief executive officer John Gray released the following statement on the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) recent directive to establish a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) work group to examine prescription drug importation policie
Mobile app from Reasor’s allows users to manage prescriptions on the go
Reasor’s Pharmacies recently introduced a new digital communication platform in partnership with mscripts to help customers manage their prescriptions on the go.
Innovus Pharma enters into pilot program with CVS Pharmacy
Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it has entered into a pilot program with the nationwide pharmaceutical chain CVS Pharmacy to sell the company’s product Androferti, to increase sperm quality. The CVS men’s health in-store clinic pilot program will promote Androferti in 12 to 20 stores.
NACDS addresses DIR fees, other “access agenda” priorities
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has submitted comments to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in response to the agency’s request-for-information on drug-pricing public policy issues.
PCMA issues statement on FDA biosimilar action plan
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer Mark Merritt released the following statement on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new Biosimilars Action Plan: “We applaud the FDA for taking important steps toward approving more biosimilars in the Unite
Express Scripts subsidiary expands services to healthcare providers
eviCore healthcare, a subsidiary of Express Scripts Holding Company, is adding 100 jobs in St. Louis as part of expanding its services to healthcare providers.
House passes OTC Monograph Reform Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representatives Bob Latta (R, Ohio), Diana DeGette (D, Colo.