CVS installs time delay safes in all of its Virginia pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 353 CVS Pharmacy locations in Virginia, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
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EnvisionRxOptions names Robson president
CAMP HILL, Pa. – EnvisionRxOptions, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rite Aid and a leading pharmacy services and benefits company, announced Monday the appointment of Dan Robson as the company’s president. Robson will lead all aspects of EnvisionRxOptions operations.
House passes bill to lower drug prices
On Thursday The House passed a bill aimed at lowering prescription drug prices, a step toward a long-held Democratic goal that was met with sharp Republican resistance. The bill passed on a largely party-line vote of 230-192.
Analysis of HDA specialty distributors reveals continued growth
A new analysis published by the HDA Research Foundation indicates that oncology drugs, autoimmune and HIV therapeutics fueled specialty pharmaceutical segment growth in 2018.
SilverCloud’s platform now part of Express Scripts’ digital health formulary
SilverCloud Health, one of the leading digital mental health platforms, announced Friday that Express Scripts, the largest independent manager of pharmacy benefits in the United States, will include SilverCloud’s evidenced-based digital mental health platform on its new digital health formulary in 2
Oscar, Capsule partner to increase access to affordable drugs in N.Y.
Oscar and Capsule have announced a new partnership that will bring Capsule’s effortless, same-day delivery pharmacy benefits to all Oscar members in New York. Starting on January 1, 2020, all Oscar members can select Capsule as their pharmacy in the app.
CVS Health giving $750K to California Harm Reduction Coalition
As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health announced Thursday it will be providing $750,000 over the next three years to the national Harm Reduction Coalition to improve the health and wellness of California residents impacted by prescription opioid misuse and abuse.
Walgreens designates 20 MS pharmacies
Furthering its commitment to personalized patient care and continuing education for pharmacy staff, this month Walgreens has designated 20 locations as multiple sclerosis (MS) specialized pharmacies.
WBA and McKesson to create German wholesale joint venture
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) and McKesson Corp. on Thursday signed an agreement to create a joint venture that will combine their respective pharmaceutical wholesale businesses in Germany with Alliance Healthcare Deutschland and GEHE Pharma Handel.
CVS Health rolls out Transform Oncology Care program
CVS Health announced on Thursday the Transform Oncology Care program, anchored on a first-of-its-kind precision medicine strategy for payors.
Nambe Drugs now offers AllerPops for allergy sufferers
Nambe Drugs, a family-owned pharmacy located in Los Alamos and Santa Fe, is now carrying AllerPops, a natural allergy remedy that works by correcting the underlying cause of allergies instead of masking the symptoms. “I think it’s going to be a very effective product.
Pharmacy coalition applauds drug pricing act
A coalition of national pharmacy groups on Tuesday applauded the latest version of the bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, released Friday by the Senate Finance Committee, which they say addresses backdoor clawback fees charged by large pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that are shutt
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts working with PillPack
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced on Tuesday a new pharmacy integration in its MyBlue member app and website that enables members to manage and fill their prescriptions with PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy.
Diplomat Pharmacy agrees to $300 million buyout by UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth Group pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx on Monday announced plans to purchase specialty drug provider Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. for about $300 million. The news comes amid continued financial struggles for Diplomat. In the third quarter, the company reported a $177 million net loss.
CVS installs time delay safes in all of its West Virginia pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 58 CVS Pharmacy locations in West Virginia, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Merck to buy ArQule, advancing leadership in oncology
Merck and ArQule announced Monday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire ArQule for $20 per share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $2.7 billion.
