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Pharmacy
New data shows state of interoperability in health IT industry
ARLINGTON, Va. – More than 2 million care providers exchanged patient clinical and benefit information more than 21.7 billion times in 2022, reaching virtually every American patient, according to the Surescripts 2022 National Progress Report.
Tension Packaging & Automation to debut SLAM line at ProMat
Tension Packaging & Automation, a leader in packaging automation solutions for both eCommerce and pharmacy automation fulfillment operations, announced plans to introduce new packaging, automation and sortation solutions in their booth #S4359 at ProMat 2023.
Novo Nordisk to lower U.S. prices of several insulin products
Novo Nordisk announced it is lowering the U.S. list prices of several insulin products by up to 75% for people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
Camber launches generic Aubagio
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of teriflunomide tablets to its current portfolio.
DOJ suing Rite Aid for missing opioid red flags
According to various published reports, The Justice Department on Monday filed a lawsuit against Rite Aid for allegedly violating the Controlled Substances Act, alleging that the company “knowingly filled unlawful prescriptions for controlled substances.
HDA honors Rx supply chain leader David Janca with DMA for industry leadership
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored pharmaceutical supply chain leader David Janca of Aviano Ventures and VineMeds, LLC with its Distribution Management Award (DMA) for Industry Leadership.
PCMA applauds new legislation to boost competition and lower Rx drug costs
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association, PCMA, applauds Senators Maggie Hassan (D, N.H.) and Mike Braun (R, Ind.
HDA presents 2023 Distribution Management Award to Spherity and Legisym
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored Spherity and Legisym with the 2023 Distribution Management Award (DMA) in recognition of the companies’ work on a credentialing solution for Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) Authorized Trading Partner (ATP) authentication.
Wegmans offers auxiliary aids and accessibility options
ROCHESTER, N.Y.– Wegmans Food Markets recently announced introduction of industry-leading, enhanced in-store pharmacy auxiliary aids and accessibility options for customers with sensory disabilities, including persons who are Deaf or hard of hearing and/or persons with visual impairments.
HDA issues statement on enhanced controlled substance monitoring procedures
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released the following statement from President and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis Jr.
NCPA unveils season finale of “Show Me” reality series
The National Community Pharmacists Association today released the final episode in its first season of “Show Me,” an educational reality series.
California cancels $54M contract with Walgreens over abortion pill decision
The state of California will not renew a $54 million contract with Walgreens over the chain’s decision to not dispense abortion pills in some states where abortion remains legal, Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D) office announced this week.
Camber adds Linezolid for Oral Suspension to portfolio
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of Linezolid for Oral Suspension to its current portfolio.
Pulse, by NABP, to launch this summer
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) announced today the upcoming launch of Pulse, by NABP, an inclusive, accessible, and secure digital platform that simplifies compliance with the Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA).
PQA launches two new pilots
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has launched two proof-of-concept pilots to implement four promising blood pressure and hemoglobin A1C pharmacy measure concepts in value-based payment arrangements (VBAs) between payers and pharmacies.