Teva unveils Avodart generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released dutasteride capsules 0.5 mg, a medication for enlarged prostate, in the United States.
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NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment
The National Community Pharmacists Association is working with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help spur enrollment in health insurance plans.
Provider status bill builds momentum
Congressional support continues to mount for the pharmacy industry’s push for pharmacists to be designated as health care providers. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported that a majority of the U.S.
CVS becomes specialty Rx partner for Arthritis Foundation
CVS Health is expanding its national partnership with the Arthritis Foundation to help in the advancement of arthritis advocacy, research and patient support.
QS/1 releases SharpRx pharmacy management software
QS/1 this week launched SharpRx, which the company described as the next generation of pharmacy management software.
California gives green light to substitution of biologics
California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic drugs, a move applauded by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).
Camber launches generics of Plavix, Mirapex
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug lineup with the release of clopidogrel tablets, an anticoagulant, and pramipexole dihydrocloride tablets, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Walmart plans ‘America’s biggest health fair’
This Saturday, Walmart plans to hold what it calls “America’s biggest health fair.” The retail giant said Tuesday that it will offer free blood glucose, blood pressure and vision screenings along with product samples and health insurance information at more than 4,400 stores nationwide on Oct. 10.
AmerisourceBergen to buy PharMEDium for $2.6 billion
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire PharMEDium Healthcare Holdings, Inc., a national provider of outsourced compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) to acute care hospitals, in a $2.575 billion cash deal.
Rite Aid turns spotlight on pharmacy team
To celebrate American Pharmacist Month, Rite Aid Corp. has launched its annual “Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member Contest.” The drug chain said Thursday that the contest, which runs to Oct. 31, gives customers a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating a favorite member of
AstraZeneca ships reduced Brilinta dosage
AstraZeneca has released Brilinta (ticagrelor) 60-mg tablets, a smaller dose of the anticoagulant medication, to U.S. pharmacies.
Kirby Lester marks 10 years under Zage
This month, Kirby Lester marked its 10th year under the ownership and leadership of president Garry Zage.
CVS ups the ante in connected health
CVS Health is partnering with startup accelerator MassChallenge and digital health venture fund Rock Health to drive innovation in connected health solutions and and expand areas of focus.
NACDS hails CMS effort to drive MTM
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is applauding a move by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to boost Medicare Part D patients’ participation in medication therapy management (MTM) programs.
FDA gives OK to new Aurobindo generics
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for gemfibrozil tablets, omeprazole delayed-release capsules and telmisartan tablets. The company said Monday that its gemfibrozil tablets (600 mg) are a generic version of Lopid tablets from Pfizer Inc.
Walgreens, HHS partner in flu shot voucher program
To help improve immunization rates among uninsured and underinsured Americans, Walgreens is providing up to $15 million of free flu shot vouchers through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).