FDA aims to speed up biosimilar development and lower drug costs
In a new draft guidance, the FDA proposes major updates to simplify biosimilarity studies and reduce unnecessary clinical testing.
Pharmacy
Lilly to invest over $1.2 billion to expand Puerto Rico facility
The enhanced facility will be among those that will manufacture for orforglipron, Lilly’s first oral, small-molecule GLP-1 receptor agonist.
SHARx unshackles U.S. Rx delivery system
SHARx operates on a transparent pricing model—charging a simple subscription fee.
Eli Lilly, Walmart partner to expand direct-to-consumer pricing for Zepbound
Walmart will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect’s self-pay single-dose vials.
Study: Shingles vaccine lowers risk of dementia, major cardiovascular events
Study found being vaccinated against shingles decreased the risk of heart disease, dementia and death in people age 50 and older.
Amazon expands health care services across greater Chicago area
Amazon Pharmacy increases Same-Day Delivery to nearly 200 towns in greater Chicago, while One Medical adds telehealth service for children and specialized menopause care.
Evernorth launches rebate-free pharmacy benefit model
Evernorth Health Services has launched a rebate-free pharmacy benefit model with upfront discounts and real-time price comparisons.
CVS Pharmacy marks 10 million pounds collected in drug disposal program
More than 4,000 CVS Pharmacy locations across the United States now feature secure medication disposal kiosks.
AAM requests federal injunction to block Connecticut’s unconstitutional drug price law
Generic pharmaceutical trade group steps in to protect patient access to affordable generic drugs.
Kroger Health to host National Rx Drug Take Back Day
Kroger Health, with the support of the Cardinal Health Foundation, has hosted drug take back events across the U.S. since 2018.
Wegmans teams with local law enforcement agencies for Rx drop-off events
The event gives community members the opportunity to remove potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs from their home.
Visory Health and Albertsons Cos. team up
The health tech company adds more than 1,700 Albertsons Cos. pharmacies to its partnership base of over 37,000 locations.
CANN calls for accountability and bipartisan PBM reform
Community Access National Network (CANN) urges lawmakers to prioritize patients over profits in 340B reforms.
Shingles vaccine linked to reduced risks of dementia, heart disease, and death
A Case Western study indicates the shingles vaccine might provide broader health benefits.
U.S. compounding pharmacies drive growth in personalized care
Compounding pharmacies are evolving from stopgap providers during drug shortages to strategic partners in modern, personalized health care.
Pharmacy Roundtable: Changing the profession to deliver care differently
There are many headwinds for the industry, starting with reimbursement pressure, but also extensive opportunities for collectively modernizing approaches to elevate the role of the pharmacist.