As part of the President’s plan, on Thursday, HHS issued a final rule to implement a provision of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to allow the importation of certain prescription drugs from Canada.
Brand and generic sales for Precedex in 0.9% sodium chloride injection were $210 million for the most recent 12 months ended June 2020, according to IQVIA.
Vertex's Kalydeco, which was first approved in 2012, has received the FDA nod for an expanded indication that will provide a Cystic Fibrosis treatment for children ages four months to less than six months old.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is joining the March of Dimes’ #BlanketChange campaign to raise awareness of and eliminate racial and health disparities.
ValuCare Center received Health Mart’s top honor for its superior clinical performance, high-touch patient relationships and proactive advocacy efforts.
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board's new certificate in controlled substances diversion prevention is one of five PTCB specialty certificates that count toward becoming an Advanced Certified Pharmacy Technician.
NowRx is one of two finalists in the “Highest Accuracy” category of Surescripts White Coat Awards, which recognizes the best e-prescription accuracy as of Aug. 1, based on the Surescripts Quality Index Score.
The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy’s Strategic Partner of the Year Award recognized ParcelShield for helping specialty pharmacies ensure more effective on-time delivery of critical medication therapies.
Dr. Reddy's will be able to sell volume-limited amounts of generic lenalidomide capsules after March 2022, and an unlimited volume beginning Jan. 31, 2026.
In a Drug Store News webinar, Dan Mack, founder and managing director of Mack Elevation, provided insight into what is needed for successful retailer and supplier partnerships in the future.
At its first virtual ThoughtSpot annual conference, AmerisourceBergen recognized Family Pharmacy of Pottsboro, Lily’s Pharmacy of Johns Creek, and McCoy-Tygart Drug as finalists for Good Neighbor Pharmacy’s 2020 Pharmacy of the Year Award.
Rick Miller, vice president of clinical and professional services at AllianceRx Walgreens Prime is the recipient of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy's Distinguished Service Award.
The administration plans to use McKesson as its main distributor for a COVID-19 vaccine, which will be transported to distribution sites within 24 hours after the FDA grants an EU or approval.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will be highly visible at the National Conference of State Legislatures Base Camp 2020, a new online experience that takes place from Sept. 15 to 17.
The American Pharmacists Association is welcoming Rafael Saenz as chief of staff and Antonio Ciaccia as its senior advisor for disruptive innovation and practice transformation.
Bartell’s 67 locations are participating in the Washington State secure drug take-back program, which is intended for the safe disposal of leftover and expired prescriptions.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is teaming up with the Howard University College of Pharmacy and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to create awareness about flu vaccines among communities subject to healthcare disparities.
Eli Lilly's $35 co-pay card is intended to help people with high-deductible insurance plans who otherwise face challenging out-of-pocket costs, as well as those who don't have insurance.
Dr. Reddy’s is offering over-the-counter diclofenac sodium topical gel 1%, the store brand version of GSK Consumer Healthcare's Voltaren Arthritis Pain
The Department of Health and Human Services has issued a guidance that will enable pharmacists to order and administer COVID-19 vaccinations to patients age 3 years old and older.
The National Community Pharmacists Association’s CEO, Doug Hoey, has been enlisted to work on Operation Warp Speed's efforts to get a COVID-19 vaccine in record time.
Roche's Gavreto is indicated for the treatment of adults with metastatic rearranged during transfection fusion-positive non-small cell lung cancer as detected by an FDA-approved test.
The American Pharmacists Association and 12 pharmacy organizations are urging the National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine to give pharmacists tier 1 priority status in the allocation and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines.
Boehringer Ingelheim's recently named U.S. county managing director, president and CEO Jean-Michel Boers is becoming a member of PhRMA's board of directors.
Through a partnership with TRC Healthcare, more than 5,000 community pharmacies in the Health Mart family now have access to quality pharmacy technician training solutions.
Executives said the merger of pharmacy software companies FDS and Amplicare was aimed at offering pharmacies more software solutions to empower pharmacists.
Hy-Vee is encouraging families to find time to enjoy meals together with resources, solutions and giveaways during National Family Meals month in September.
Desonide lotion 0.05% had a market value of $7 million, and empagliflozin and linagliptin tablets, 10 mg/5 mg and 25 mg/5 mg, had a market value of $244 million for the 12 months ended June 2020.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores' Sara Roszak's research, with co-author Stefanie Ferreri, demonstrates the value of community pharmacy in diabetes prevention and treatment.
The National Community Pharmacists Association is urging House Energy and Commerce Committee leaders to investigate problems with mail-order prescription delivery that include damaged or missing medications.
CVS Pharmacy has installed time-delay safes in all 446 of its Massachusetts stores and added 50 new safe medication disposal units in select stores throughout the state.
A survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association found that 86% of community pharmacists plan to offer the COVID-19 vaccines when they hit the marketplace.
It is not easy keeping patients safe. Indeed, despite its importance, it is just one of a host of duties pharmacists are responsible for on a daily basis — a list that has only grown as the COVID-19 pandemic has worn on.
MedMinder’s smart pill dispenser has telemedicine capabilities to ensure patients receive their medication and take the correct dosage at the right time without leaving their home.
At its second annual conference, AmerisourceBergen Foundation nonprofit partners shared best practices on a range of topics including pandemic resilience, social justice and racial equality, and health and community improvement.
Novartis’ Kesimpta can now be self-administered at home, offering an easier way for patients to administer the treatment for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Three national pharmacy organizations are urging state governors to include community pharmacists in administering a COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available.
Mark Panzer, most recently Albertsons' senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness, is departing the company to pursue other interests, a company spokesperson said.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the American Pharmacists Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association praised the Department of Health and Human Services for taking action to increase pharmacists’ role in providing childhood vaccinations.
Biogen’s Tecfidera is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and is the first generic of any MS treatment in an oral solid dosage form.
The American Pharmacists Association has lodged its opposition to mandatory mail-order prescriptions in light of reports of disruption in the postal service’s delivery of medications.
The American Society of Association Executives has a new roster of leaders, effective Sept. 1, which includes NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson, who will serve as chair-elect/chair of the ASAE Research Foundation.
A new patented process for delivering specialty medicine will assure that AllianceRx Walgreens Prime patients receive their medicine delivered at the correct temperature, the company said.
In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, NACDS' Steve Anderson notes that the way states use data from prescription discount card transactions drive down Medicaid reimbursements for pharmacy.
The Department of Health and Human Services' deal with Moderna, which calls for up to 100 million doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine, also includes the ability to purchase an additional 400 million doses.
K-Tab and potassium chloride extended-release tablets had a market value of approximately $346 million for the 12 months ended March 2020, according to IQVIA.
The American Pharmacists Association and Walmart are bringing free online training on opioid stewardship to all pharmacists and technicians in a program that contains 6.5 hours of training and education.
Supplylogix has added an Inventory Segmentation module to its Pinpoint Order software that automatically groups and ranks drug “families” based on the number of prescriptions dispensed over a 30-day period.
CVS Health and Salesforce are providing complimentary return to work and campus solutions through a data and workflow model that can be integrated into one centralized place.
The Association for Accessible Medicines appointed Lisa Steelman to the role of vice president of state government affairs, which monitors legislation and regulation within the generic industry.
Schnucks is adding new grab-and-go options from six Black-owned restaurants, including Royally Baked, The Fattened Calf, Patty’s Cheesecake, Bold Spoon Creamery, Miss Piggies and Cathy’s Kitchen.
A look at how pharmacist-administered vaccinations play a critical role in fighting preventable diseases and offer an opportunity for the entire pharmacy staff to be involved.
Surescripts' Specialty Medications Gateway and Electronic Prior Authorization services are intended to help specialty pharmacists get patients on therapy faster.
Bausch Health will establish two separate companies, one that will focus on eye health, and a pharmaceutical company that will focus on gastroenterology, aesthetics/dermatology, neurology and international pharma.
UC Irvine's School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences will be the third such venture in the UC system and California’s first new public pharmacy school in nearly two decades.
Abbott's FreeStyle Libre 2 technology helps people manage their condition and also facilitates sharing health data with their doctors which is critical to achieving better outcomes and more efficient, safe telehealth visits.
For the fiscal year, Cardinal Health's operating loss was $4.1 billion. For fiscal 2020, diluted loss per share was $12.61. Fourth-quarter earnings per share were $2.23.
The J.D. Power 2020 U.S. Pharmacy Study found that nearly half (48%) of retail pharmacy customers have used at least one health- and wellness-oriented service provided by their pharmacy this year.
NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson participated in a wide-ranging interview with Peter Cressy, director of the George Washington Leadership Institute of the George Washington Presidential Library at Mount Vernon.
Bartell Drugs, in partnership with local radio station STAR 101.5 and World Vision, has adapted the School Tools program to reflect the changing needs of students and families during the pandemic.
Hy-Vee is making it easier for SNAP/EBT beneficiaries to pay for grocery curbside pickup orders by accepting the program's electronic benefits transfer cards as payment at the time of pickup.
Lannett is launching Cediprof's levothyroxine sodium tablets, following both companies having prevailed in separate legal challenges by Cediprof's previous distributor.
