PHARMACY

The manufacturers have signed agreements with the Medicines Patent Pool to make and supply the generic version of Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid.

Drug Store News editor in chief Nigel Maynard caught up with Jennifer Zilka, president of Good Neighbor Pharmacy, to discuss how the company’s patient-facing services help independent pharmacies deliver personalized care.

The FDA has authorized a single booster dose for individuals aged 5 to 11 years old at least five months after completion of a primary series with the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.

Elixir Specialty was recently selected to be added to the limited distribution network of only 13 pharmacies nationwide to distribute Lenvima.

Taku Nakaoka is now chairman and CEO of Upsher-Smith and Rich Fisher, senior vice president of corporate strategy, is president and COO.

Anita Patel is joining Walgreens in the newly created role of vice president, pharmacy services development. Rina Shah will serve in a newly created role of vice president, pharmacy of the future and healthcare segments.

The medication is indicated as adjunctive therapy for adults and pediatric patients aged 2 years old and older with refractory complex partial seizures.

The first location in Austin, Texas offers one-stop food, health care, physical therapy and nutrition services.

The parties plan to launch a pilot later this year, serving two micro-fulfillment centers in the Los Angeles area.

With this acquisition, Loblaw through its wholly owned subsidiary Shoppers Drug Mart, adds to its growing role as a healthcare service provider, with a network of health-and-wellness solutions accessible in person and digitally.

The medication is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and in pediatric patients.

Alex Varkey will succeed Valerie Prince as APhA president on March 25, 2024, at the conclusion of the group's 2024 Annual Meeting & Exposition in Orlando, Fla.

BestRx and ScriptAbility are helping independent pharmacies better care for patients with visual and language barriers.

Hikma now conservatively assumes it will launch its authorized generic on Jan. 1, 2023.

The stress and workplace conditions explored in the survey findings have a negative impact on the ability to recruit, train and retain pharmacy personnel.

Enstilar foam had a market value of roughly $115.2 million for the 12-month period ending March 2022, according to IQVIA.

The company received approval for Iloperidone tablets and pregabalin capsules.

​​​​​​​CVS Health is continuing its support of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women movement with in-store fundraising during May.

Docosanol cream 10% (OTC) had a market value of roughly $60 million for the 12 months ending December 2021, according to IQVIA.

Cardinal Health customers will receive special pricing for new URAC accreditations, which validate that a pharmacy meets the most rigorous standards in the industry and demonstrates the value of the clinical services it provides.

Several pharmacy groups commended CMS for issuing a final rule eliminating Part D plans’ and PBMs’ use of DIR fees beginning Jan. 1, 2024, but indicated that more actions are needed to address PBMs’ harmful business practice.

The fifth such survey since April 2020 tracks the impact the pandemic has had on the mental health of individuals aged 18 years old and older, as well as the utilization of new technology and tools to meet the demands for support.

The medication is the generic of progesterone injection, which is used to restore normal menstrual periods or treat abnormal bleeding due to low hormone levels.

The Dublin, Ohio-based company reported that its third quarter fiscal 2022 revenues increased while updating its full-year non-GAAP earnings per share guidance.