NACDS gears up for dramatic change for pharmacy
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will move from strength to strength when Kevin Host succeeds Mike Wysong as the organization’s chairman during the NACDS Annual Meeting here this week.
Pharmacy
Anderson optimistic despite lack of congressional action
The pharmacy industry and National Association of Chain Drug Stores are at an inflection point, says NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson.
Soleo Health unveils pharmacy in Jackson, Miss.
FRISCO, Texas –Soleo Health, a national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced today the opening of its latest pharmacy and ambulatory infusion center (AIC) in Ridgeland, Mississippi.
Momentum for PBM reform surges
While the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has a full plate of issues to deal with, without question the most pressing is PBM reform.
Camber adds aripiprazole OS to complete product family
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals is thrilled to announce the addition of aripiprazole oral solution to its product line, complementing the existing product family that included aripiprazole tablets.
Walgreens launches gene and cell services, expands specialty Rx arm
Walgreens is expanding its specialty pharmacy services and investing in its capabilities as the company further grows its core pharmacy business to improve patient outcomes and provide greater value to payers and partners.
Deloitte releases 14th Annual Pharmaceutical Innovation Report
Deloitte in a series of annual reports on “Measuring the return from pharmaceutical innovation,” in collaboration with other member firms, has provided insights into the state of biopharma R&D since 2010.
Albertsons enters partnership with NationsBenefits
PLANTATION, Fla. – NationsBenefits, the market leader for supplemental benefits and healthcare fintech solutions serving the healthcare managed care market, has announced that Albertsons Cos. has joined NationsBenefits’ network of grocery and over-the-counter (OTC) retailers.
SnapSlide introduces revolutionary child-resistant cap
SCRANTON, Pa. – SnapSlide, a packaging innovations company dedicated to making it easier for consumers to access, use, and store pharmaceutical products, has introduced a line of no-torque, child-resistant caps that is the market’s first adaptive packaging solution.
Community pharmacists press for PBM reform during packed fly-in
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On April 17 and 18, hundreds of independent community pharmacists came to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to participate in the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In.
Cardinal reaffirms fiscal guidance and long-term targets amidst nonrenewal of OptumRx customer contracts
Cardinal Health announced today that its pharmaceutical distribution contracts with OptumRx, which expire at the end of June 2024, will not be renewed. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2024 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance of $7.20 to $7.35.
Walgreens encourages safe drug disposal on National Drug Take Back Day
Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, April 27th, 2024. Drug take back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.
Aurigene and Vipergen partner to offer DNA encoded library (DEL) screening and integrated drug discovery service
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NACDS lauds enactment of Oregon PBM Reform Bill
SALEM, OR – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding today the enactment of Oregon House Bill (HB) 4149.
NACDS joins Health Care Payment Learning & Action Network’s Accountable Care Action Collaborative
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is calling attention to the following press release issued today by the Health Care Payment Learning and Action Network (HCPLAN). In sharing the news, NACDS President and CEO Steven C.
Camber launches generic Toviaz
Camber Pharmaceuticals has introduced fesoterodine fumarate extended-release tablets. According to the Cleveland Clinic, approximately 33 million Americans struggle with overactive bladders, impacting about 30% of adult males and 40% of adult females nationwide.