Adults with diabetes have a two- to three-times increased risk of early death compared to individuals without diabetes. Leaving diabetes uncontrolled can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart.
In recent years, the global health and wellness industry has grown rapidly, at nearly twice the rate of the global economy, with all signs pointing to a continuing upward trend. In 2017, the global wellness economy hit $4.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) on Thursday released her long awaited plan to lower drug prices for seniors on Medicare and younger people with private insurance. The proposal would allow Medicare to negotiate prices for up to 250 of the costliest drugs, including insulin.
Rolling back assurances that Medicaid patients have appropriate health care access in each state would jeopardize health and increase costs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in official comments.
a coalition of pharmacy and healthcare organizations aiming to raise the profile of pharmacy as an essential health care profession – announced Tuesday the launch of a campaign aimed at educating the public on the importance of immunizations to maintain a healthy population.
With a goal of supporting its rapid growth, Parata Systems will consolidate its current two Wisconsin facilities into one centrally-located space in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and expand its headquarters building in Durham, N.C. by an additional 30,000 square feet.
Dr. Reddy’s announced Monday the launch of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules USP, 15 mg, an over-the-counter (O-T-C) store-brand equivalent of Prevacid 24HR capsules, in the United States market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr.
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott issued the following statement on the Health and Human Services Officer of Inspector General report (OIG) on prescription drug rebates in Medicare Part D.
Purdue Pharma announced on Sunday that it has filed for bankruptcy protection under the new agreement the company reached in principle on a framework for settling the U.S. opioid litigation facing the company with 24 state attorneys general, analogous officials from 5 U.S.
Digital Pharmacist, a rapidly growing software company that powers digital communication and adherence solutions for more than 7,500 pharmacies, Friday announced the winners of the fourth annual Digital Pharmacist Awards.
When Sam Walton opened the first Walmart store in Rogers, Ark., in 1962, he set in motion an enterprise that fundamentally transformed the way Americans shop, giving them convenient access to high-quality consumer products at the lowest possible price.
SALT LAKE CITY – AZOVA announced Thursday that it will participate in CPESN USA’s Directory Services Program and launch a CPESN Pharmacy Digital Health Marketplace that will be available through mobile and web applications.
On a strong bipartisan basis, the chairman, ranking member, and an overwhelming majority of the Senate Finance Committee have asked the Trump Administration to do its part to close a Medicare regulation loophole – known as pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fees – that inflates patients
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime announced results from a new study analyzing data from patients prescribed interleukin-17 (IL-17) inhibitors for psoriasis.
As part of its commitment to prevent opioid misuse, Albertsons Cos. now offers DisposeRx — an at-home, eco-friendly medication disposal service — at its nearly 1,800 pharmacy counters in 34 states and Washington, D.C. Albertsons Cos.
For the second year in a row, Rite Aid is offering a sweet incentive for customers receiving annual flu shots. Anyone who visits one of 600 participating pharmacies in California will receive one free scoop of Thrifty Ice Cream when they get their seasonal flu shot.
