PHARMACY

DSN webinar sizes up how retailers can deliver efficient, customer-friendly vaccination experience

The webinar with TTEC and LivePerson highlighted how retailers and pharmacies can leverage messaging and AI to deliver an effortless vaccination experience.
FDA clears Nextstellis from Mayne, Mithra

Nextstellis is the first and only contraceptive pill containing estetrol, a native estrogen, which is produced from a plant source. It is also the first new estrogen to hit the U.S. market in more than 50 years, the company said.

FDA clears Opdivo as first-line gastric cancer treatment

Opdivo is the first FDA-approved immunotherapy for the first-line treatment of gastric cancer.
NACDS lauds CMS administrator, HHS deputy secretary nominations

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is seeking collaboration on pandemic issues and beyond as Health and Human Services’ and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ nominees face the Senate Finance Committee.
NCPA survey highlights how independents are vaccinating underserved groups

Almost half of the respondents in a survey conducted by the National Community Pharmacists Association said they were serving populations with a significant minority population, and nearly 80% operate in places with fewer than 50,000 people.
AmerisourceBergen launches nation’s first specialty-focused PSAO

Accelerate Specialty Network uses the company’s data-driven PSAO strategy to enhance managed care access and optimize business performance in community-based specialty pharmacies.
CVS Pharmacy expands selection of frozen foods, better-for-you snacks

The retailer now offers nearly 250 products across frozen foods and better-for-you snacks, including Beyond Meat, Bird’s Eye Vegetables and more.
Thrifty White, Upsher-Smith partner on COVID-19 vaccine clinic

The clinic is the result of a partnership between Upsher-Smith and pharmacy chain Thrifty White, which supplied and administered more than 250 vaccines.
KVK taps Ram Kamineni for COO role

Ram Kamineni, previously senior vice president, head of global operations at Jubilant Pharma, brings 38 years of pharma experience to the role.
CDC, FDA call for pause in use of J&J's COVID-19 vaccine over blood clot concerns

The CDC and FDA are reviewing data involving six reported U.S. cases of a rare and severe type of blood clot in individuals after receiving the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Teva Canada launches new Autoinjector for Ajovy to prevent migraine in adults

AJOVY now offers patients greater flexibility with two dosing options available in both an autoinjector and a prefilled syringe.
Cardinal Health awarded Strategic National Stockpile contract for PPE storage, distribution

Cardinal Health's contract with the Department of Health and Human Services could reach $91.6 million for the storage and distribution of PPE to support the Strategic National Stockpile.
NACDS hails 4 Arkansas laws expanding pharmacists’ roles

The new laws permit Arkansas pharmacists the ability to test and treat health conditions, prescribe and administer vaccinations to individuals age 3 years old and older, initiate therapy, and dispense oral contraceptives.
FDA gives tentative nod for Natco’s Imbruvica generic

The tentative approval applies to the chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma treatment in strengths of 560 mg, 420 mg, 280 mg, and 140 mg.

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