At the Cardinal Health RBC 2018 Opening Session in San Diego, pharmacy owners heard about the ways they can work together to bring change to the current reimbursement model.
Registered voters voiced support for Medicare Part D reforms that reduce drug costs borne by seniors due to middlemen and deals in the drug supply chain, in a Morning Consult survey commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
In addition to largely limiting opioid prescriptions to seven days for acute pain and enabling pharmacy opioid take-back efforts, Missouri SB 826 opened up pharmacy immunizations to children ages 7 years old and older, down from 12 years old previously.
NACDS RxIMPACT pharmacy advocates are urging senators to sign a letter to HHS Sec. Alex Azar that outlines the negative effects of DIR fees on Medicare patients and on pharmacies.
Mylan has received the green light from the Food and Drug Administration for a generic version of Novartis’ Exelon Patch (rivastigmine transdermal system).
Teva has introduced generic Uceris (budesonide) extended-release tablets, 9 mg, which is indicated for the induction of remission in patients with active, mild-to-moderate ulcerative colitis.
