Kroger Health teams to offer medically tailored meals
Kroger Health has announced collaboration with Performance Kitchen to offer medically tailored meals (MTMs).
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HDA’s Davis testifies before House on generic drug shortages
Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr., testified today before the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health during a legislative hearing on proposals to prevent and respond to generic drug shortages. Below is an excerpt from Mr.
Updated COVID-19 vaccine now available at CVS Pharmacy
CVS Health announced that the updated COVID-19 vaccine recently authorized by the FDA and recommended by the CDC is now available at its CVS Pharmacy locations. Pharmacies will begin receiving the new vaccine today and will continue to receive inventory on a rolling basis throughout the week.
Washington state makes the move to cost-based dispensing fees
The Washington State Pharmacy Association (WSPA), the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA), and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) are applauding a major victory in Washington State for patient access and for the viability of the pharmacies of all sizes and types on w
GoodRx and MedImpact announce new program for access to affordable prescriptions
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FDA says decongestant in cold medicines doesn’t work
Phenylephrine, a popular ingredient in many over-the-counter allergy and cold medicines, is ineffective in tablet form, an independent advisory committee to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration agreed Tuesday.
Walgreens now offering updated COVID-19 vaccine appointments
Today, Walgreens issued the following statement on updated COVID-19 vaccine appointments: “With the FDA and the CDC authorization for the new vaccines targeting newer coronavirus variants, Walgreens stands ready to provide critical access to COVID-19 vaccines for all eligible individuals.
Giant Food expands Flexible Rewards loyalty program with pharmacy offerings
Giant Food announced Tuesday that it is expanding its Giant Flexible Rewards loyalty program to offer rewards in the pharmacy department. Now, Flexible Rewards members will earn points through eligible pharmacy transactions, including prescriptions and immunizations.
Survey shows 53% of hospital executives who use AI are confident in drug diversion programs
WALTHAM, Mass. – Substance use disorder has far-reaching impacts across society, and health care workers are not immune. In some cases, health care worker addiction can lead them to use prescription drugs intended for patients or steal them to be sold for personal benefit.
Kaminsky and Hatcher to lead HDA board of directors
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced Kirk Kaminsky and Jody Hatcher will serve a second year as chairman and vice chairman, respectively, of the HDA board of directors.
Walgreens and Pearl Health announce strategic partnership
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Pearl Health have announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians.
Aurobindo gets FDA approval for fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for loperamide hydrochloride capsules USP, 2mg
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application loperamide hydrochloride capsules USP, 2mg.
FDA approves new COVID-19 shots
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved Monday for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 11 years old.
Rite Aid announces availability of O-T-C NARCAN Nasal Spray
Rite Aid announced Monday that NARCAN Nasal Spray, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is available at all locations nationwide, including Bartell Drugs in the Pacific Northwest. NARCAN Nasal Spray can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.
Kroger agrees to nationwide opioid settlement
The Kroger Co. today said it has agreed to pay up to $1.2 billion to U.S. states, subdivisions and Native American tribes to settle the majority of claims that it fueled the opioid epidemic through lax oversight of its pill sales.