PHARMACY

Kroger pharmacies offering strep, flu testing in 2 states

Kroger Health pharmacies in Idaho and Michigan are providing rapid strep throat and flu tests carried out by pharmacists on a walk-in basis.

Micro Labs, Saptalis ink generics deal, launch first product

Micro Labs USA and Saptalis Pharmaceuticals have formed a strategic collaboration to launch single-source and multisource generics in the United States.

CVS Health brings HealthHub format to Florida market

Nine HealthHub locations in Tampa, Fla., will offer chronic disease management and overall health-and-wellness products and services.

NCPA to CMS: Recognize pharmacist services beyond dispensing

The National Community Pharmacists Association is urging CMS to allow pharmacists to practice at the top of their licenses.

NACDS to CMS: Executive Order 13890 relies on leveraging pharmacy

NACDS’ comments to CMS demonstrate that success of healthcare transformation relies on removing barriers to pharmacy care.

Pfizer to launch 3 biosimilars

Pfizer is the first company to launch three oncology monoclonal antibody (mAb) biosimilar treatments.

Epizyme gets FDA nod for Tazverik

Tazverik offers the first treatment option for patients with a rare soft tissue cancer.

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FDA approves new formulation, indication for Merck’s Dificid

Merck has received the FDA's blessing for a pediatric indication for Dificid, as well as an oral suspension formulation.

Ironwood, Allergan settle patent suit with Teva

The earliest licensed entry of any generic linaclotide 145 mcg or 290 mcg Linzess is March 2029.

CVS Health debuts first HealthHub locations in Atlanta

Sixteen HealthHub locations in Atlanta will offer chronic disease management and other health-and-wellness services.

Merck to acquire ArQule

Merck’s acquisition of ArQule diversifies its oncology pipeline.

CVS Pharmacy president Hourican to depart

Jon Roberts, CVS Health COO, will lead CVS Pharmacy in an interim capacity, while the company conducts a search for Kevin Hourican's successor.

Encouraging new pharmacists to stay professionally engaged

Gayle A. Brazeau discusses how pharmacy education is shaping the next generation of pharmacists who will provide outstanding patient care in community-based pharmacies and clinical healthcare teams.

Supreme Court to hear case on states’ authority to regulate PBMs

The United States Supreme Court this spring will review a case with big implications for the pharmacy world. The court has agreed to hear oral arguments in Rutledge v.