PHARMACY

APhA tackles drivers impacting workplace, well-being
The APhA Community Pharmacy Workplace Summit, held in late February 2022, brought together 46 diverse pharmacists, pharmacy technicians, employers, stakeholders and organizations representing more than 30,000 community pharmacy practice sites.
Walgreens, Tripadvisor partner on responsible travel campaign
The joint campaign seeks to provide guidance on safe spring travel and COVID-19 testing.

Pharmacy groups urge administration to finalize pharmacy DIR fee transparency rule

Several pharmacy groups applauded CMS’ ongoing efforts to address DIR fees, which include urging further action or comprehensive pharmacy DIR reform that reduces Medicare beneficiary drug costs.
Alembic receives FDA tentative nod for generic Opsumit

The Food and Drug Administration has given Alembic tentative approval for macitentan tablets in a dosage strength of 10 mg.
AstraZeneca, Merck obtain FDA OK for new Lynparza indication

Lynparza is now approved as an adjuvant treatment for patients with germline BRCA-mutated HER2-negative high risk early breast cancer.
NACDS poll shows support for extending policies offering access to essential services from pharmacies

The services, made possible under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, relate to COVID-19 tests, vaccinations and therapeutics, childhood vaccinations, and flu vaccinations.
Addressing nonadherence: What pharmacists can do

Pharmacists have a golden opportunity to promote medication adherence — improving patient outcomes and protecting revenue.
Lupin gets FDA blessing for generic Vigabatrin

Vigabatrin for Oral Solution had a market value of roughly $275 million, according to December 2021 IQVIA data.
Janssen obtains FDA OK for Carvykti

Carvykti provides a treatment for adults with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma after four or more prior lines of therapy, including a proteasome inhibitor, an immunomodulatory agent and an anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody.
AAM launches Markup Madness campaign

The Markup Madness campaign is aimed at highlighting the role that the big men in the middle play in running up the score on patients, the organization said.