PHARMACY

Honeycomb Health CEO to speak at ProcureCon Pharma conference
Robert Miller, CEO of Honeycomb Health, will speak about AI and blockchain at the ProcureCon Pharma conference.
Rite Aid offers assistance with Medicare PDP selection
Through Dec. 7, Rite Aid pharmacies will be offering Medicare-eligible patients free resources to help them select the best prescription drug plan or update existing coverage for the coming year.

Dr. Reddy’s gets FDA nod for generic Aggrenox

Dr. Reddy's has received the green light for a generic version of Aggrenox, which has a market value of about $183 million.
Teamwork and technology: Facing the opioid epidemic head on

LexisNexis Risk Solutions' Richard Grape take a look at how providers are prescribing fewer medications and pharmacists are taking new leadership roles in an effort to combat the opioid crisis.
CVS Health reminds consumers to safely dispose unused medications

Ahead of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, CVS Health is encouraging patients to clean out their medicine cabinets and safely dispose of unused prescription medications.
Glenmark gets FDA green light for generic Westcort cream

Glenmark has received the FDA's nod for generic Westcort Cream, which had a market value of about $17 million.
FDA issues 2 guidances to advance development of new therapies

The Food and Drug Administration today released two guidance documents to assist drug companies that are developing the next generation of therapies and treatments.
Q&A: Women in pharmacy lead through practice

In honor of Women's Pharmacy Day, Drug Store News spoke to three industry professionals and one pharmacy student about the current state and the future of women in pharmacy.
Akcea, Ionis get FDA nod for Tegsedi

Akcea and Ionis have received FDA approval for Tegsedi, an injection that can be self-administered.
FDA gives nod to Janssen for new indication for Xarelto

The FDA has approved Janssen's blood thinner Xarelto to reduce the risk of major cardiovascular events in patients with chronic coronary artery disease or peripheral artery disease.