PHARMACY

Intuity Medical presents POGO Automatic One-Step blood glucose monitor

Intuity Medical is offering the first and only FDA-cleared 10-test cartridge technology, ending the need for separate test strips and lancets.
Camber debuts generic Colcrys

Colchicine tablets are indicated for prophylaxis and treatment of gout flares in adults and Familial Mediterranean fever in adults and children aged 4 years old and older.

Hikma intros diazepam injection

The product is indicated for the management of anxiety, convulsive seizures and alcohol withdrawals.
Wendland celebrates 30-year milestone with HRG

Throughout his tenure, Dave Wendland has helped establish the company’s strategic direction and encouraged its continuing innovation and evolution.
FDA gives Amphastar tentative OK for vasopressin injection

Vasostrict has a market value of approximately $856 million for the 12 months ending Sept. 30, 2021, according to IQVIA.
NACDS’ in-person conference kicks off with a focus on pharmacies’ role during COVID-19 pandemic

During the first of the 3 day 2022 Regional Chain Conference, speakers highlighted the resiliency and adaptability of the organization’s chain and supplier members.
Retailers, pharmacies to make free N95 masks available

As part of the Biden administration’s effort to distribute 400 million free N95 masks, retail pharmacies participating in the program include Hy-Vee, Meijer, CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens and Kroger.
Day 3 of NACDS’ in-person conference explores current, future trends

Industry experts led presentations and discussions on pharmacy, health and wellness, and front-end issues.
Mark Cuban intros online pharmacy offering affordable generics

The pharmacy is expected to offer more than 100 generic drugs at an affordable price.
Idorsia obtains FDA nod for Quviviq

Idorsia's Quviviq provides a treatment for adult patients with insomnia, characterized by difficulties with sleep onset and/or sleep maintenance.
Solid solution: Five elements of an effective prescription pricing tool

Medication pricing information and tools providing drug alternatives that address shifts in care and patient needs could make the prescribing process easier.
Alembic receives tentative nod for 2 generics

Alembic has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for dronedarone tablets and vortioxetine tablets.
FDA green-lights Alembic’s generic Comtan

Entacapone tablets have a market value of roughly $10.5 million for the 12 months ending September 2021.
NACDS issues statement regarding OTC COVID-19 tests at retail pharmacies

NACDS president and CEO Steve Anderson advises consumers on how pharmacies and their teams are working to help maximize the success of the upcoming COVID-19 OTC test program.

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