PHARMACY

Elite Pharmaceuticals appoints CFO
Robert Chen, who succeeds Marc Bregman, has an extensive and diversified financial leadership background in the areas of financial reporting, including manufacturing, financial and cost accounting, SEC, GAAP, and IFRS, as well as financial planning and analysis.
FDA grants Sun Pharma approval for generic Pentasa
The medication is indicated for the induction of remission and for the treatment of adult patients with mildly to moderately active ulcerative colitis.

Endo acquires Nevakar’s injectable product candidates

Endo's Par Sterile Products business will commercialize the products in the United States.
Walgreens offering Pixel by Labcorp At-Home COVID-19 PCR kits at no cost

The program is designed to offer customers access to convenient, reliable testing at no cost and with no insurance or eligibility requirements.
Supernus obtains FDA nod for new indication of Qelbree

Qelbree is the first novel, nonstimulant option for adults with ADHD in 20 years, the company said.
Lannett to be exclusive distributor of generic Fludara

Although fludarabine phosphate for injection had a market value of roughly $4.9 million for the 12 months ending March 2022, the current market value is believed to be higher due to the recent market disruptions.
Walgreens honors veterans, active duty military with Memorial Day weekend discount

Beginning May 27 through 30, customers with a myWalgreens membership and valid military ID or proof of service will receive 20% off regularly priced products at any Walgreens or Duane Reade drug store nationwide.
MeMD unveils name change to Walmart Health Virtual Care

MeMD marks its official transition to the Walmart Health family following its acquisition in 2021.
RedBox Rx study: Patient proximity to pharmacies, primary care linked with mental, overall health satisfaction

The study found that 48% of adults who live more than 20 miles from a pharmacy say they are dissatisfied with their mental health, compared with 30% dissatisfaction among those within 20 miles.
Sandoz launches generic Esbriet

The oral medication is used to treat patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.