Aurobindo releases generic version of Viagra
Aurobindo Pharma Limited has launched sildenafil sitrate tablets 25 mg, 50 mg, and 100 mg upon receiving final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application.
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Dr. Reddy’s gets FDA approval, launches generic version of Suboxone
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced today that it has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) and is launching buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual film, 2 mg/0.
Senate panel green lights e-prescribing Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Senate Finance Committee has passed the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (S. 2460), which is backed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee passed companion legislation (H.R. 3528) on May 9.
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS to offer free HIV testing
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS, a leading national public information response to the domestic HIV/AIDS epidemic, are working with 220 health departments, AIDS service organizations, and other community organizations to help provide free HIV testing and information at participating Walgreens stores
Michael Conley of Novartis given 2018 Nexus Award
The HDA Research Foundation, the non-profit organization of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), recognized Michael Conley of Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp. with the 2018 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement at the HDA Business and Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs.
Camber Pharmaceuticals intros generic Viagra
PISCATAWAY, NJ.– Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of sildenafil tablets to its growing portfolio of products. The new sildenafil tablets are the generic version of Viagra from Pfizer and are used to treat erectile dysfunction (impotence) in men.
HDA 2018 DIANA Awards applaud industry excellence
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with the annual Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA). The awards were distributed at the HDA 2018 Business and Leadership Conference here.
STOMPP study shows multimed packaging improves medication adherence
Omnicell announced the results of the STOMPP (Study to Measure the Impact of Pharmacists and Pharmacy Services on Medication Non-Adherence) clinical study.
Walgreens reports 1,000 safe medication disposal kiosks nationwide
Walgreens announced it has reached 1,000 safe medication disposal kiosk installations at its drugstores nationwide.
Americares honors Mylan with Power of Partnership Award
STAMFORD, Conn. – Americares, in partnership with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), has presented its annual Power of Partnership Award to Mylan, in recognition of its outstanding commitment to increasing access to health care around the world.
Cardinal Health Foundation, Brown University host opioid curriculum development symposium
Today and tomorrow (June 11 and 12), the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and the Cardinal Health Foundation are convening more than 90 faculty members and practitioners from 30 medical schools across the country to begin creating a curriculum that teaches the next generation of phys
NACDS, stakeholders to meet with DoD on TRICARE
In the first step in the stakeholder process recommended by lawmakers in a letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) in April, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the National Community Pharmacists Association and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) ha
FDA approves addition of positive overall survival data to Kyprolis label
Amgen announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) to add the positive overall survival (OS) data from the Phase 3 Aspire trial to the U.S. Prescribing Information for Kyprolis (carfilzomib).
Express Scripts simplifies pharmacy experience
A suite of high-impact, data-driven engagement programs from Express Scripts are said to be simplifying the prescribing experience for physicians and providers.
RxSpark offers new ecommerce platform for prescription discounts
PS Deals, Inc. has launched a new one-stop health and pharmaceuticals ecommerce platform enabling consumers to locate the lowest prices on prescription medication at local pharmacies and find discounts on an extensive range of supplementary health products called RxSpark.
With Aetna deal nearing, CVS names new team
CVS Health has announced the management team that, following the close of the Aetna acquisition, will lead the combined company into the future.