Upsher-Smith, NASPA honor pharmacists
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) have recognized 43 pharmacists from across the country with a 2015 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.
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More work needed on preferred pharmacy access
Though the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has improved Medicare Part D patient access to preferred pharmacies, more work needs to be done, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Cardinal Health bullish on medication synchronization
Cardinal Health Inc. said its new medication synchronization program, MedSync Advantage, offers manifold benefits for community pharmacies in terms of patient care and efficiency.
Mylan to acquire Meda in $9.9 billion deal
Mylan N.V. plans to acquire Sweden-based pharmaceuticals manufacturer Meda AB in a deal valued at $9.9 billion, including debt. Mylan said late Wednesday that the offer to Meda includes cash and Mylan shares, with the equity portion valued at $7.2 billion.
CVS, MinuteClinic offer meningitis B vaccinations in Santa Clara
CVS Health said it’s now providing meningitis B vaccines to people living in Santa Clara County, Calif., in response to confirmed cases of the disease on the Santa Clara University campus.
Promius Pharma to release Sernivo Spray
Promius Pharma LLC has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Sernivo Spray 0.05%, a psoriasis medication. A prescription topical steroid, Sernivo Spray (betamethasone dipropionate 0.
Jean Coutu launches new Health Record tool
Jean Coutu Group has upgraded its online health care management platform to make it easier for families to access and keep track of their pharmacy and other health information.
Walgreens sharpens aim at drug abuse
Aligning with public- and private-sector efforts to fight drug abuse, Walgreens plans to make opioid-overdose antidote naloxone available without a prescription in most of its stores and deploy medication disposal receptacles in hundreds of stores.
Mscripts, McKesson plan mobile delivery of Rx coupons, texts
Pharmacies will be able to send patients digital coupons and messages at key points in their treatment through a partnership between mobile pharmacy provider mscripts and McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS).
Santa Clara Walgreens have meningitis B vaccine ready
Walgreens is highlighting the availability of meningitis B vaccines at all of its Santa Clara, Calif.-area stores.
Pfizer names post-Allergan merger exec team
Pfizer Inc. has announced the executive leadership team following the completion of its acquisition of Allergan plc.
Administration keeps tinkering with ACA
The Obama administration continues to alter the Affordable Care Act and propose changes to Medicaid funding as it seeks to increase the number of Americans who have health insurance and slow the pace of medical cost inflation.
Leger tabbed to head pharmacy at SDM, Loblaw
Jeff Leger has been named executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores. He had been senior vice president of Loblaw pharmacy and pharmaceutical partnerships. Leger took the new role following the departure of Dr.
NCPA to Congress: More scrutiny of PBMs needed
In comments to Congress, the National Community Pharmacists Association called for more oversight of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies.
BI rolls out Spiriva Respimat asthma inhaler to pharmacies
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released Spiriva Respimat, an asthma treatment, to U.S. pharmacies. BI noted that Spiriva Respimat isn’t a medication for sudden asthma symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily dose of Spiriva Respimat 2.
AmerisourceBergen, Publix ink drug distribution pact
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has entered a long-term distribution deal with food and drug chain Publix Super Markets Inc. that includes branded, generic and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.