Study to probe Jardiance effects on kidney disease
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Seema Verma, CMS administrator, to keynote PQA 2018 Annual Meeting
Seema Verma, administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, will provide the opening keynote for the Pharmacy Quality Alliance’s 2018 Annual Meeting at the Hilton Baltimore next month.
NACDS endorses drug disposal bill
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed S. 2645, the Access to Increased Drug Disposal Act of 2018, which is consistent with the spirit of NACDS’ policy recommendations to help address the opioid abuse epidemic. Sen. Joni Ernst (R.
Kevin Hourican named president of CVS Pharmacy
Kevin Hourican has been promoted to president of CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health.
CVS announces new collaboration with Job Corps
CVS Health today announced a new collaboration with Job Corps, the largest free residential education and job training program for young adults. “As the skills gap in the U.S.
CVS names Marc-David Munk CMO of MinuteClinic
CVS Health has appointed Marc-David Munk, as the new chief medical officer (CMO) of MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic subsidiary, and as associate CMO of CVS Health.
Express Scripts to roll out innovative pilot program
Express Scripts will be launching a new, innovative 12-month pilot for a performance-based retail pharmacy network for commercial plans designed to optimize medication therapy, improve medication adherence, and promote better outcomes.
Independent specialty pharmacies develop turnkey solution
Turning Point, a newly-launched distribution model made up of eight leading specialty pharmacies across the nation, announced it will begin working with drug manufacturers and payers on behalf of its member pharmacies.
U.S. workers’ comp prescription drug spending up in 2017
Workers’ compensation pharmacy spending decreased 3.3% in 2017, according to new data released by myMatrixx, an Express Scripts company.
CVS Health aims to help patients save
CVS Health has revealed a new, comprehensive program designed to combat rising prescription drug prices and help patients save money on their medications.
Mylan to partner with Mapi Pharma on new MS drug
Mylan N.V. and Mapi Pharma Ltd. announced that the two companies will team on the development and commercialization of GA Depot, a long-acting Glatiramer Acetate product. Mylan is acquiring global marketing rights to the product. GA Depot is a proposed once-monthly injection for the treatment of
Kroger announces plans to combat opioid abuse
The Kroger Co. Family of Pharmacies reported that it is taking several steps as part of a comprehensive commitment to help communities combat the nationwide opioid epidemic.
CanniMed to source medical cannabis to Pharmasave
Aurora Cannabis Inc. and CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. announced this week that CanniMed has entered into a Letter of Intent to become a preferred supplier of medical cannabis to Pharmasave.
NACDS commends CMS on new Medicare Part D policies
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores expressed appreciation to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for provisions in the final 2019 Medicare Part D rule and in the 2019 Rate Announcement and Final Call Letter, which the agency released earlier this week.
Sanofi insulin savings program aims to cut costs
Sanofi’s new Insulins VALyou Savings Program will seek to help lower out-of-pocket costs for people living with diabetes who otherwise would pay full retail price for Lantus or Admelog.
CVS kept drug price growth almost flat for PBM clients in 2017
CVS Health has reported that, in 2017, the company kept drug price growth nearly flat for its pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients, at a minimal 0.2%, despite manufacturer price inflation near 10%.