Sandoz ramps up biosimilar strategy
Sandoz aims to launch five biosimilars of major oncology and immunology biologics across key geographies by 2020.
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Shopko begins rollout of higi health stations
Shopko Stores Operating Co. plans to deploy higi health stations in 263 stores in 18 states. Chicago-based higi said Monday that the rollout is under way and is expected to be finished in October.
IRS ruling represents new complication for ACA
Accountable care organizations (ACOs) face a major hurdle under a ruling by the Internal Revenue Service. ACOs are groups of doctors, hospitals and other health care providers, possibly including pharmacists, who voluntarily come together to give coordinated high-quality care.
NABP: PMP network to remain free for states
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) plans to keep providing state prescription monitoring programs (PMPs) access to its PMP InterConnect at no cost.
Safeway, Quest plan more in-store clinical test centers
Safeway and Quest Diagnostics are expanding diagnostic testing services to more of the food and drug retailer’s stores.
Amneal wins HDA generics manufacturer award
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has been recognized as a top generic drug manufacturer by the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
Kinney Drugs partners with health information exchange
Kinney Drugs has teamed up with HealtheConnections to enable doctors and other health care providers to access and share patients’ prescription information.
CVS’ Merlo to keynote at health insurance industry expo
CVS Health president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo is slated to deliver a keynote address today on public health challenges at the America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) Institute and Expo in Las Vegas.
NACDS, NCPA back cost parity pilot for TRICARE
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association have called on Congress to support a pilot program for TRICARE that they say would rein in prescription drug costs for the Department of Defense (DoD).
London Drugs launches ‘Skin Checker’ clinics
London Drugs has begun providing personal skin cancer screenings at select locations.
HDA spotlights health care manufacturers, products
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored innovative pharmaceutical and consumer products and manufacturers with its annual Distribution Management Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA).
Walgreens stores to offer free HIV tests
Walgreens and the Greater Than AIDS initiative are working with health departments and local AIDS service organizations (ASOs) to offer free HIV testing and counseling about new prevention strategies.
Lannett cleared to market neomycin sulfate tablets
Lannett Co. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for neomycin sulfate tablets 500 mg, an antibiotic. Lannett said Monday that its product is a therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug, neomycin sulfate tablets (500 mg) from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
In name change, HDMA becomes HDA
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has changed its name to the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
Dr. Reddy’s to acquire ANDAs from Teva, Allergan
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to buy eight Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) in the United States from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and an affiliate of Allergan plc for $350 million in cash. Dr.
Walgreens ends relationship with Theranos
Walgreens is terminating its relationship with Theranos Inc. and closing operations at all 40 Theranos Wellness Centers at its stores in Arizona.