PHARMACY

Verifique at-home drug testing kits debut at Walgreens
Verifique’s flagship kits—cannabis and cocaine detection kits—will be available in Walgreens stores, with Verifique Fentanyl+ Detection available online at Verifique.net.
IQVIA report analyzes drug shortages in the U.S.
Over the past five-and-a-half years, an average of more than 25 new molecule shortages have occurred annually, with 160 in total added through June of 2023 and only 51 resolved.

Mallinckrodt emerges from bankruptcy

In connection with Mallinckrodt's emergence, David Stetson, executive chairman of Alpha Metallurgical Resources, and Jon Zinman, a managing director at Silver Point Capital, have been appointed to the board, effective immediately.
Upsher-Smith intros generic Livalo

Upsher-Smith offers strengths of Pitavastatin tablets in 1 mg, 2 mg and 4 mg.
3BL releases 100 Best Corporate Citizens 2023

The ranking recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.
ASHP launches Pharmacy Technician Society

The Pharmacy Technician Society aims to advocate for, advance and support technicians across all practice settings.
Publix names new executive chairman, CEO and president

Effective Jan. 1, CEO Todd Jones will become executive chairman, President Kevin Murphy will be promoted to CEO and Senior Vice President John Goff will be promoted to president.
Glenmark obtains FDA nod for generic Prolixin

Fluphenazine is a medication that treats mental health conditions that cause disruptive thoughts and nervousness.
Teva intros generic Livalo

Pitavastatin tablets are a prescription medicine used along with a heart-healthy diet to help lower “bad” cholesterol in certain adults.
Eli Lilly gets FDA nod for Zepbound for chronic weight management

The FDA has approved Eli LIlly's Zepbound for chronic weight management in adults with obesity, in addition to a reduced calorie diet and increased physical activity.