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Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets

Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets

Mylan N.V. has launched doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets (200 mg), an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said its doxycycline product is a generic version of Doryx 200-mg delayed-release tablets from Mayne Pharma.

FDgard medical food hits shelves at Walgreens, CVS

FDgard medical food hits shelves at Walgreens, CVS

IM HealthScience (IMH) has launched FDgard, a nonprescription medical food for the dietary management of functional dyspepsia (FD), or persistent or recurring indigestion. IMH said Monday that FDgard is now available in the digestive aisle at most CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens stores nationwide.

NACDS Foundation spurs hepatitis C testing

NACDS Foundation spurs hepatitis C testing

A study funded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation aims to boost testing for hepatitis C and connect patients to care. This week, the NACDS Foundation said its study is under way in 50 stores with pharmacies, and a total of 75 locations are planned in the greater Detroit,

FDA works to speed generic drug approvals

FDA works to speed generic drug approvals

Amid calls for a quicker approval process, the Food and Drug Administration last year cleared for market the most generic drug products in its history. The FDA said it approved or issued tentative approvals for more than 700 generic drugs in 2015.

Novartis realigns pharma division into two new units

Novartis realigns pharma division into two new units

Making changes to its Pharmaceuticals Division, Novartis has created two business units that will report to the chief executive officer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Oncology. The new units will form the Innovative Medicines Division.

McKesson, Walmart expand Rx distribution pact

McKesson, Walmart expand Rx distribution pact

McKesson Corp. and Walmart have expanded their long-term pharmaceutical distribution pact, including a new sourcing agreement for generic drugs. McKesson and Walmart said Monday that the expanded relationship is “a natural next step.” The companies will collaborate on sourcing generics for their U.

Benzer Pharmacy gains URAC specialty Rx accreditation

Benzer Pharmacy gains URAC specialty Rx accreditation

Benzer Pharmacy has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from health standards body URAC. The drug chain said that the Benzer Pharmacy in Auburndale, Fla., has been granted full accreditation pursuant to Specialty Pharmacy, Version 2.1.

Aurobindo cleared to market Opana generic

Aurobindo cleared to market Opana generic

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for oxymorphone HCl tablets 5 mg and 10 mg, an opioid painkiller. Aurobindo said Thursday that its oxymorphone tablet product is a generic version of Opana tablets (5 mg and 10 mg) from Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.

NACDS, NCPA make progress with TRICARE co-pays

NACDS, NCPA make progress with TRICARE co-pays

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have made some headway in their push to rein in pharmacy co-payments for TRICARE, the U.S. armed forces health benefits program.