Janssen’s Stelara approved for Crohn’s disease
Janssen Biotech Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for Stelara in treating Crohn’s disease in adults.
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CEO succession at Endo
Endo International plc has appointed Paul Campanelli, as president and chief executive officer, succeeding Rajiv De Silva, who is stepping down. Endo said Campanelli, who was president of its generic drugs and OTC business, takes the helm as president and CEO effective immediately.
Time of testing for Affordable Care Act looms
The upcoming enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act will be pivotal, as hikes in premiums, withdrawals by insurance companies and sign-ups that fell short of targets have combined to call the law’s sustainability into question.
Thrifty White specialty pharmacy accredited by URAC
Thrifty White Pharmacy has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a health care standards organization. The regional drug chain said Friday that its central specialty pharmacy was awarded the designation from Washington, D.C.-based URAC.
Aurobindo gets tentative FDA approval for HIV drug
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for dolutegravir 50 mg, an HIV medication.
Fred’s pharmacy executive joins Ateb
Shannon Strickland, a senior vice president for Fred’s Pharmacy, has been hired by Ateb Inc. as vice president of pharmacy execution. Ateb said Thursday that Strickland will lead its independent sales team and select pharmacy chains.
Janssen cleared to market Invokamet XR
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Invokamet XR, a type 2 diabetes medication.
PhRMA gathers scientists on Capitol Hill
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) yesterday brought more than 60 researchers and scientists from its member companies to meet with congressional lawmakers.
KVK Tech weight-loss drug Lomaira approved
KVK Tech Inc. plans to release Lomaira tablets, a short-term, low-dose prescription medicine for weight loss, by the end of this month. KVK said Tuesday that Lomaira (phentermine hydrochloride 8-mg tablets CIV) gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
GlaxoSmithKline tabs consumer health chief as CEO
Emma Walmsley has been named to succeed Sir Andrew Witty as chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc. The drug maker said Tuesday that Walmsley, CEO of GSK Consumer Healthcare, is slated to take the reins from Witty when he retires on March 31, 2017. Plans call for her to become a member of
Amneal set to release Yuvafem
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC next month plans to begin shipping Yuvafem 10-mcg estradiol vaginal inserts, a treatment for menopausal symptoms. Amneal said Monday that its product represents the first generic equivalent of Vagifem from Novo Nordisk.
CVS Health’s ScriptSync shows results
It’s now over a year that CVS Health launched its ScriptSync medication synchronization program, and for many participants the service has made a difference. CVS said Thursday that in the past year, more than 1 million patients have been enrolled in ScriptSync at CVS Pharmacy.
Allergan to acquire Vitae Pharmaceuticals
Allergan plc plans to buy clinical-stage biotech firm Vitae Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a cash deal valued at $639 million.
Kmart Pharmacy gets some feedback on flu shots
A poll conducted for Kmart Pharmacy found that over a third of customers aren’t getting a flu shot, and price is a key factor in their decision making. Of more than 10,000 U.S. adults surveyed online by the Member Feedback and Insights team of Kmart parent Sears Holdings, 36% choose not
CVS now dispenses naloxone in Washington without Rx
CVS Health has made the opioid overdose-reversal medication naloxone available without a prescription at all CVS Pharmacy locations in Washington state.
Senate bill takes aim at DIR fees
Congressional support continues to build for cracking down on direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees. The National Community Pharmacists Association said that four U.S.