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, 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.
Bristol-Myers Squibb Company announced that Opdivo (nivolumab) received approval from the U.S.
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.
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.
OptumRx is becoming the first major pharmacy care services company to introduce fully sustainable medication packaging that replaces polystyrene, or foam.
CVS Health issued the following statement on the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s “pass-through” pricing requirements: CVS Health is actively working with its Ohio Managed Medicaid clients to restructure its contracts to implement the Ohio Department of Medicaid’s new “pass-through” pricing model requi
Marking the start of flu vaccine availability, a new survey from CVS Health found that one in five (22%) of consumers surveyed who didn’t get a flu vaccine last year say that knowledge of last year’s flu season which had flu levels that were the highest observed since 2009 makes them more likely
The pharmacist plays an essential role in the continuum of care for many patients and is central to health care. While many patients might not realize it, a visit to the pharmacy is likely their most frequent opportunity to interact with a health care professional.
Mylan N.V. announced the U.S. launch of tadalafil tablets USP, 20 mg, the first generic version of the reference listed drug, Eli Lilly and company’s Adcirca. Mylan Pharmaceuticals received final approval from the U.S.
Rite Aid Corp. announced that seasonal flu shots are now available at the more than 2,500 Rite Aid pharmacies across the country. Patients can visit any Rite Aid pharmacy to receive a flu shot from one of Rite Aid’s more than 6,000 certified immunizing pharmacists, subject to state regulations.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today announced it will begin shipping its quadrivalent influenza vaccines to US healthcare providers and pharmacies for the 2018-19 flu season, immediately following licensing and lot-release approval from the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Biologics Evalua
Pharmacy gains propelled CVS Health’s second quarter results ahead of Wall Street’s expectations. Retail sales for the three months ended June 30 climbed 5.7% to $20.7 billion, despite less front-end traffic. Overall same-store sales rose 5.9%. Pharmacy sales jumped 8.
As digital technology continues to change the health care landscape, CVS Health today announced that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, is rolling out a new virtual health care offering for patients with minor illnesses and injuries, skin conditions and other wellness needs.
Albertsons Cos. pharmacies are alerting U.S. communities that they are stocked with the flu vaccine and ready to immunize for the 2018-19 flu season. Getting the flu vaccine as soon as it becomes available is currently the best way to prevent getting and spreading the flu virus.
