PHARMACY

Loblaw acquires Lifemark Health Group Français
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.
H-E-B opens primary care clinics in Austin, Texas
The first location in Austin, Texas offers one-stop food, health care, physical therapy and nutrition services.

Hikma updates expected launch of authorized generic Xyrem

Hikma now conservatively assumes it will launch its authorized generic on Jan. 1, 2023.
APhA announces results of 2022 board elections

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 joins forces with ScriptAbility

BestRx and ScriptAbility are helping independent pharmacies better care for patients with visual and language barriers.
APhA, NASPA release 2022 National State-based Pharmacy Workplace Survey report

The stress and workplace conditions explored in the survey findings have a negative impact on the ability to recruit, train and retain pharmacy personnel.
FDA grants Glenmark tentative nod for generic Enstilar

Enstilar foam had a market value of roughly $115.2 million for the 12-month period ending March 2022, according to IQVIA.
FDA gives Lupin clearance for 2 generics

The company received approval for Iloperidone tablets and pregabalin capsules.
Cardinal Health, URAC to offer accreditation for Cardinal's specialty pharmacies, practices

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.
CVS Health providing no-cost heart health screenings at MinuteClinic during National Women’s Health Week

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