PHARMACY

Walmart to open 28 new Walmart Health Centers
This expansion will increase Walmart Health’s footprint into two new states, including Missouri and Arizona.
NCPA, NACDS commend House committee investigation on PBMs
NCPA and NACDS are praising the U.S. House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Accountability for launching an investigation into pharmacy benefit managers.

Hy-Vee dietitians to offer free omega-3 index screenings in March

Some 2,000 free omega-3 index screenings will be provided at select Hy-Vee stores throughout its eight-state region as a part of National Nutrition Month.
Walgreens teams up with DoorDash, Uber to launch free ‘Same Day Rx Delivery’ of HIV meds

This first-of-its kind offering is an important step to help end the HIV epidemic in the United States by 2030.
Upsher-Smith, NASPA recognize 47 pharmacists with 2022 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award

This annual award, overseen by NASPA and sponsored by Upsher-Smith, honors innovators in the pharmacy field.
Ask Your Pharmacist makes its debut

Ask Your Pharmacist was launched to bring attention and recognition to all of the services pharmacists offer their communities.
Walgreens joins forces with Colorectal Cancer Alliance for National Colorectal Cancer Awareness month

People who use the Walgreens Find Care app will find a direct link to the Alliance screening quiz to learn their risk factors for colorectal cancer.
Teva receives FDA OK for Austedo XR

Austedo XR is indicated for the treatment of chorea associated with Huntington’s disease and the treatment of tardive dyskinesia in adults.
Dr. Reddy’s to acquire Mayne Pharma’s U.S. generic portfolio

The portfolio includes approximately 45 commercial products, four pipeline products and 40 approved non-marketed products, including a number of generic products focused on women’s health.
GSK receives FDA OK for new Jemperli indication

Jemperli is now also indicated to treat patients with recurrent or advanced mismatch repair-deficient endometrial cancer.