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Sep 2021
Sep 27
Zydus Cadila gets FDA blessing for generic Otezla
Zydus Cadila’s generic Otezla provides treatment for adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis.
Sep 27
Schnucks to award 4th bonus to front-line employees
Schnucks teammates who qualify could receive up to $600 in a one-time bonus, paying out in January 2022.
Sep 27
Hikma to acquire Custopharm
Custopharm, a generic sterile injectables company, markets its products through Leucadia Pharmaceuticals.
Sep 24
Aurobindo obtains FDA nod for generic Tricor
Aurobindo's fenofibrate capsules will be available in dosage strengths of 67 mg, 134 mg and 200 mg.
Sep 24
CDC director overrules agency's advisors on COVID-19 boosters
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Rochelle Walensky overruled her agency advisory panel by recommending COVID-19 boosters for people at risk of the coronavirus because of their jobs.
Sep 23
Glenmark gets FDA green light for generic Evoclin
Evoclin Foam had a market value of approximately $12 million for the 12 months endedJuly 2021, according to IQVIA.
Sep 23
Incyte wins FDA nod for Opzelura
Opzelura is the first and only topical formulation of a Janus kinase inhibitor approved in the United States.
Sep 23
FDA OKs Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine booster for older adults, people at high risk
The Food and Drug Administration granted an emergency use authorization for the booster in individuals age 65 years old and older, and individuals age 18 to 64 years old within certain high-risk groups.
Sep 22
Par intros generic Chantix
Chantix had a market value of approximately $1 billion for the 12 months ended June 30, according to IQVIA.
Sep 22
Scynexis debuts Brexafemme
Brexafemme is the first and only oral non-azole prescription medication approved by the FDA to treat vaginal yeast infection.
Sep 21
Pfizer, BioNTech Phase 2/3 trial data show COVID-19 vaccine is safe in 5 to 11 year olds
The companies plan to submit these data to the Food and Drug Administration, European Medicines Agency and other regulatory agencies around the world as soon as possible.
Sep 21
Camber debuts generic Bystolic
Camber's nebivolol tablets provide a generic treatment for patients with hypertension.
Sep 21
AAM report: Generic savings totaled $338B in 2020
Biosimilar drugs saved $7.9 billion dollars in 2020 alone, more than tripling the $2.5 billion saved in 2019, according to the latest report from the Association for Accessible Medicines.
Sep 20
Hayat Pharmacy honored as Health Mart Pharmacy of the Year
Milwaukee-based Hayat Pharmacy is the first Health Mart franchisee to win the award twice, having previously earned the honor in 2014.
Sep 20
CVS Health looks to add 25K employees with 1-day virtual career event
Available positions are for full-time, part-time, and temporary licensed pharmacists; trained pharmacy technicians; and nurses at CVS Pharmacy store locations.
Sep 20
Hikma, FAES Farma ink licensing agreement for Bilastine
Hikma will be responsible for commercializing Bilastine once it is FDA approved.
Sep 20
Cipla obtains FDA nod for generic Durezol
Durezol had a market value of approximately $106 million for the 12-month period ended June 2021, according to IQVIA.
Sep 20
NACDS Foundation awards $130K in scholarships
The awards recognized seven colleges of pharmacy for their innovative and diverse educational programs, which aim to advance patient care and public health.
Sep 17
Hy-Vee to host 4th ‘Best of Local Brands’ summit in November
Midwestern vendors are invited to submit their products for potential Hy-Vee distribution.
Sep 17
Walgreens offering new round of employee bonuses, rewards
The retailer is awarding new bonuses and rewards for pharmacy teams, as well as offering employees an incentive of $200 in myWalgreens cash to those who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
Sep 17
FDA, EMA launch pilot program to provide scientific advice on complex generic, hybrid products
The goal of the pilot program is to allow American and European assessors the ability to concurrently exchange their views with applicants on scientific issues during the development phase of complex generic/hybrid products.
Sep 17
Hy-Vee intros pharmacy technician apprenticeship, seeks to hire 2K pharmacy techs
The apprenticeship is free for all Hy-Vee pharmacy technicians and can be completed in as few as eight months, depending on state requirements, while working at its pharmacy.
Sep 17
CVS Health to collaborate with Novo Nordisk to tackle obesity
The initial offering will be available at three HealthHUB locations in the Phoenix area — two in Chandler and one in Gilbert — with plans to expand to additional locations later in the year.
Sep 17
FDA advisory committee rejects Pfizer COVID booster outside of high-risk groups
FDA's Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee rejected Pfizer's application to add a third booster shot to its two-dose coronavirus vaccine for patients age 16 years old and older.
Sep 16
FDA gives tentative nod to generic Rexulti from Zydus Cadila
Brexpiprazole is an atypical antipsychotic indicated for use as adjunctive therapy to antidepressants for the treatment of major depressive disorder and schizophrenia.
Sep 16
Pfizer will seek FDA emergency use for its COVID-19 vaccine in younger children
Former FDA commissioner and Pfizer board member Scott Gottlieb said that Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine could be available to children aged 5 to 11 years old by Halloween.
Sep 16
BioFactura inks material transfer agreement with Rani Therapeutics for Stelara biosimilar
Rani has agreed to evaluate BFI-751 in its RaniPill capsule, a novel, proprietary and patented platform technology intended to replace subcutaneous or IV injection of biologics with oral dosing.
Sep 15
Lupin intros authorized generic Duexis
Ibuprofen and famotidine tablets are indicated for the relief of signs and symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis and to decrease the risk of developing upper gastrointestinal ulcers, the company said,
Sep 15
Alembic launches generic Anafranil
Alembic's generic Anafranil capsules provide a treatment for obsessions and compulsions in patients with OCD.
Sep 15
CVS Caremark launches new efforts to tackle health disparities
CVS Caremark is expanding its efforts to address systemic inequities with a long-term, collaborative focus on community-based programs for patients with serious chronic illnesses.
Sep 15
Upsher-Smith partners with Cove to expand access to Tosymra for migraine
Upsher-Smith's migraine medication Tosymra will now be offered through Cove's telemedicine platform.
Sep 14
Amber Specialty Pharmacy, Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions to administer Regeneron monoclonal antibody treatment
Amber Specialty Pharmacy and Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions have 21 locations in the United States and Puerto Rico that are licensed to administer Regeneron’s monoclonal antibody treatment.
Sep 14
AAM makes 2 key appointments
The organization is welcoming Polly Webster as vice president of federal affairs and Erik Komendant as senior vice president of government affairs.
Sep 14
First look: Hy-Vee opens state-of-the-art store in Grimes, Iowa
The 93,000-sq.-ft. store features Hy-Vee’s newest technology, innovations and partnerships.
Sep 14
UCI to welcome inaugural Pharm.D. class with white coat ceremony
Pharm.D. students at the University of California, Irvine will mark the start of their education on Sept. 24.
Sep 14
Sandoz enters agreement with Bio-Thera Solutions for Avastin biosimilar
Bevacizumab is a recombinant humanized monoclonal IgG1 antibody that targets vascular endothelial growth factor, a key mediator of angiogenesis in cancer.
Sep 03
FDA gives BeiGene green light for new Brukinsa indication
BeiGene's Brukinsa is now FDA approved for the treatment of adult patients with Waldenström’s macroglobulinemia.
Sep 03
FDA OKs Impel NeuroPharma's Trudhesa
Trudhesa is a nasal spray used for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Sep 02
FDA to weigh Pfizer’s COVID-19 booster application
The virtual meeting of its Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee will take place Sept. 17.
Sep 02
AMA, APhA and AHSP: Stop using ivermectin to treat, prevent COVID-19 outside of clinical trials
The three organizations issued a statement saying they oppose ordering, prescribing and dispensing ivermectin to prevent or treat COVID-19 outside the context of a clinical trial.
Sep 02
Dr. Reddy's intros generic Revlimid in Canada
Reddy-Lenalidomide capsules are available in six dosage strengths.
Sep 02
Hy-Vee adding in-store kiosks from online retailer Pair Eyewear
Hy-Vee plans to open more than a dozen in-store Pair Eyewear kiosks across its eight-state region over the next year.
Sep 01
Hikma, Bio-Thera Solutions partner on potential Stelara biosimilar
Bio-Thera will maintain responsibility for development, manufacturing and supply of the biosimilar Stelara while Hikma will have exclusive rights to commercialize the product in the United States.
Sep 01
DSN webinar with SPINS, ClearCut Analytics examines ominchannel brand success strategies
Daniel Harari of ClearCut Analytics and Michael Friedman of SPINS examined how brands can leverage data to offer cutting-edge and in-demand products.
Sep 01
Cara, Vifor receive FDA nod for Korsuva
Korsuva for injection is a kappa-opioid receptor agonist that targets the body’s peripheral nervous system.
Sep 01
Schnucks to give away more than $500K in rewards points in September
Five Schnucks Rewards members will win points every day in all locations.
Aug 2021
Aug 31
AstraZeneca begins shipping Flumist for upcoming flu season
Flumist Quadrivalent is the only FDA-approved nasal spray flu vaccine.
Aug 31
Dr. Reddy's debuts generic Librax
The Librax brand and generic had a market value of approximately $105.9 million for the most recent 12 months ended July 2021, according to IQVIA.
Aug 31
Camber debuts generic Jadenu
Camber's deferasirox tablets are available in 90-, 180- and 360-mg dosage strengths.
Aug 30
Elsevier taps Josh Schoeller as president of clinical solutions
Schoeller will maintain responsibilities at LexisNexis Risk Solutions, where he is CEO of health care, alongside his leadership role with Elsevier.
Aug 30
CVS Health debuts MinuteClinic in Washington, expands mental health pilot
CVS Health debuts its first MinuteClinic locations in Washington while also expanding its piloted mental health offering in other areas of the country.
Aug 30
Lannett intros generic Cellcept
Mycophenolate mofetil for oral suspension 200 mg/ml had a market value of approximately $68 million for the 12 months ended June 2021, according to IQVIA, although actual generic market values are expected to be lower.
Aug 30
Hy-Vee dietitians to provide 1,000 free biometric screenings in September
Screenings will take place inside of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles at more than 40 locations.
Aug 27
CVS Health puts purchase cap on OTC COVID tests as demand surges
CVS Health this week is reportedly started limiting purchases of rapid, OTC COVID-19 tests, with a maximum of six packages online and four in pharmacies, as demand spreads due to the Delta variant.
Aug 27
Mayne Pharma names Frank Condella board chair
Two of Mayne Pharma’s independent directors are moving into more prominent positions on the company's board.
Aug 27
FDA approves Tibsovo to treat bile duct cancer
Tibsovo is the first and only targeted therapy approved for patients with previously treated IDH1-mutated cholangiocarcinoma.
Aug 27
Alembic launches generic Sinequan
Alembic's generic Sinequan is used to treat psychoneurotic patients with depression or anxiety.
Aug 26
McKesson announces virtual ideaShare agenda
McKesson ideaShare will take place virtually Sept. 14 to 17 and feature various informational sessions and 25 continuing education courses.
Aug 26
NACDS reminds Americans to get COVID-19 vaccines, flu shots
As the nation continues to combat the COVID-19 virus and emerging variants, it remains more important than ever for Americans to stay current with vaccinations and other critical health-and-wellness needs, the organization said.
Aug 26
Schnucks deploys intelligence robots chainwide
A multi-year full-scale rollout will bring Tally robots to all 111 Schnucks locations.
Aug 25
IBSA intros new dosing options for Tirosint-SOL
With the addition of three new dosage strengths, Tirosint-SOL is now available in 15 dosage strengths.
Aug 25
APhA Foundation announces 2021 Pinnacle Award recipients
Winners were selected from across the industry in three categories.
Aug 25
NASP cancels Annual Meeting & Expo due to COVID-19
The organization canceled its Annual Meeting & Expo slated for September but is planning a live event in September 2022 to coincide with its 10th anniversary.
Aug 25
CVS Health requiring COVID-19 vaccines for clinical, corporate workers
CVS Health will require all corporate employees, certain patient-facing workers and pharmacists to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by Nov. 30.
Aug 25
Hy-Vee launches free program for schools to promote health, fitness and nutrition
The Hy-Vee KidsFit School Wellness Club provides tools to help students build healthy lifestyles.
Aug 24
Pharmacy orgs urge HHS to authorize pharmacists to provide COVID-19 prophylaxis treatment
The efforts from pharmacy organizations follow the Food and Drug Administration recently authorizing the first post-exposure prophylaxis for COVID-19 emergency use.
Aug 24
IQVIA’s Long, Biggs offer pharmacy trends rundown on 2nd day of 2021 NACDS Total Store Expo
IQVIA’s Doug Long and Scott Biggs weighed in on trends, issues and forecasts for the pharmacy industry as the country begins to emerge from the pandemic and navigate a new normal.
Aug 24
Hy-Vee offering flu shots at pharmacies
Hy-Vee is offering the flu vaccine at more than 275 pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary.
Aug 24
Cardinal Health expands DE&I efforts with talent strategy
Cardinal Health said it intends to increase the company's global leadership representation of women, as well as African American and Black, Asian, Latinx, Indigenous and all other ethnically diverse groups in leadership roles.
Aug 24
Zydus Cadila gets FDA permission for generic Xeljanz
Tofacitinib extended-release tablets are indicated to treat moderate to severely active rheumatoid arthritis in those whom methotrexate did not work well or cannot be tolerated.
Aug 24
Camber opens new headquarters in New Jersey
Camber now has two locations in Piscataway, N.J., along with other distribution centers in New York and Tennessee.
Aug 24
Solaris obtains FDA green light for generic Clindagel
Clindagel has a market value of roughly $31 million for the 12 months ending June 2021, according to IQVIA.
Aug 23
Sam’s Club to offer codeSpark subscription
Sam’s Club members will receive member-only pricing and a 30 day free trial with their codeSpark Academy subscription.
Aug 23
Moody’s co-founder shares economic outlook at virtual NACDS Total Store Expo
Moody’s co-founder and chief economist Mark Zandi told NACDS Total Store Expo attendees that he is optimistic about the economy's near-term prospects over the next 18 to 24 months.
Aug 23
FDA approves first COVID-19 vaccine
Pfizer-BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine Comirnaty will be marketed for the prevention of COVID-19 in individuals age 16 years old and older.
Aug 23
Alembic launches generic Norpramin
Alembic's desipramine hydrochloride tablets provide a generic treatment for depression.
Aug 23
FDA gives green light for Keytruda plus Lenvima combination
The FDA's approval of Keytruda plus Lenvima provides a first-line treatment of adult patients with advanced renal cell carcinoma, the company said.
Aug 23
Lindholz, Anderson highlight industry’s accomplishments, opportunities at virtual NACDS Total Store Expo
NACDS' virtual Total Store Expo began Monday with a focus on all that pharmacies have accomplished amid COVID, as well as future challenges and opportunities.
Aug 20
NACDS makes recommendations to ensure COVID-19 booster shot access
In a letter to the Biden Administration, the organization conveyed recommendations to help ensure that eligible individuals can efficiently and effectively access additional COVID-19 doses at their local pharmacies.
Aug 20
Merck receives FDA nod for Welireg
Welireg is the first treatment for patients with von Hippel-Lindau disease, a genetic condition putting patients at risk of developing several cancers and other types of tumors.
Aug 20
Amazon reportedly to open department stores
Amazon is reportedly planning to open large retail locations that resemble department stores, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal.
Aug 20
Flu shots available at Walmart
Low-cost flu shots are now available in more than 4,600 Walmart pharmacies nationwide.
Aug 19
Retailers announce plans to administer COVID-19 vaccine boosters
CVS Health, Walgreens and Publix are among the retailers that announced plans to administer booster shots of the Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines.
Aug 19
AAM calls for increased voluntary licensing of COVID vaccines to increase patient access
AAM noted that its members have worked hard to enhance patient access to affordable treatments, such as manufacturing dexamethasone, throughout the pandemic.
Aug 19
Albertsons, Walmart partner with United Airlines on preflight COVID-19 testing
United Airlines customers can access 3,000 COVID-19 testing locations at Albertsons and Walmart via the airline's mobile app and website.
Aug 19
FDA OKs new indication for Jardiance
Jardiance is now FDA approved to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death plus hospitalization for heart failure in adults with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction.
Aug 19
UNFI, RangeMe expand partnership
Retailers and emerging suppliers can facilitate purchase orders directly on UNFI’s Easy Options platform through RangeMe.
Aug 18
Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna booster shot to be available in September
The plan calls for all Americans who received Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna to obtain a third shot eight months after their second dose.
Aug 18
iA unveils new suite of solutions to transform pharmacy
Pharmacy Fulfillment by iA, SmartPod and iA Therapy Management Solutions, enabled by NEXiA, are three new tools from iA intended to enhance the pharmacist-patient relationship.
Aug 18
Flu shots available at CVS Pharmacy, MinuteClinic
Flu shots are now available at all CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations across the country, as well as at select CVS Pharmacy in Target stores.
Aug 18
Teva wins appeal upholding 3 patents for Ajovy
Teva won a U.S. appeals court ruling that upheld three patents on its Ajovy migraine drug, though six other patents on the treatment were ruled invalid, according to a report.
Aug 17
U.S. health officials expected to recommend 3rd COVID-19 vaccine booster
U.S. health experts are expected to recommend COVID-19 vaccine boosters for all Americans beginning eight months after they received their second dose of the vaccine, according to an AP report.
Aug 17
Zydus Cadila gets tentative FDA OK for lenalidomide
Zydus Cadila has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration to market lenalidomide capsules in several dosage strengths.
Aug 17
Upsher-Smith launches generic Tegretol
The carbamazepine extended-release tablet had a market value of roughly $120 million for the 12 months ended June 2021, according to IQVIA.
Aug 17
Zydus, Chemi partner on generic Lovenox launch
Enoxaparin Injection is used for prophylaxis of deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing abdominal, hip or knee replacement surgery.
Aug 17
Lupin receives FDA tentative nod for generic Briviact
Brivaracetam tablets are indicated for the treatment of partial-onset seizures in patients age 4 years old and older.
Aug 16
AAM commends President Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ plan
The organization said it is looking forward to working with the administration to increase the $313 billion in savings that generic drugs generated in 2019, as well as build on the success of biosimilars in recent years.
Aug 16
Vgyaan gets FDA OK for generic Actigall, launches two generics
Vgyaan received the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for ursodiol capsules, and launched its Nadolol tablets and clomipramine hydrochloride capsules.
Aug 16
Jazz Pharmaceuticals receives FDA clearance for Xywav
Xywav is the first and only FDA-approved treatment for idiopathic hypersomnia, the company said.
Aug 13
Genzyme receives FDA nod for Nexviazyme
The FDA's approval of Nexviazyme gives patients with Pompe disease another enzyme replacement therapy option for this rare disease.
Aug 13
Xiromed launches generic Adrucil
Adrucil and its generics had a market value of $22.2 million for the 12-month period ended June 2021, according to IQVIA.
Aug 13
Amber Specialty Pharmacy to dispense Kadmon’s Rezurock
Amber Specialty Pharmacy will support oncology and bone marrow transplant providers and patients throughout the country.
Aug 13
FDA authorizes COVID booster for certain immunocompromised individuals
The FDA's action applies specifically to solid organ transplant recipients or those who are diagnosed with conditions that are considered to be equally immunocompromised.
Aug 13
Alembic debuts generic Tricor
Alembic's fenofibrate capsules are available in dosage strengths of 67 mg, 134 mg, and 200 mg.
Aug 12
Asteres’ ScriptCenter Locker Prescription pickups surpass 3M mark
The company's automated pharmacy pickup lockers allow patients to pick up prescriptions in under 60 seconds.
Aug 12
Cipla obtains FDA permission for generic Durezol
Durezol had a market value of roughly $106 million for the 12-month period ended June 2021, according to IQVIA data.
Aug 12
NCPA creates department of policy, pharmacy affairs
Ronna Hauser will head the new department as senior vice president of policy and pharmacy affairs, building on her prior role as the organization’s vice president of policy and government affairs operations.
Aug 11
Cardinal Health, Abbott and Quidel to offer rapid OTC COVID-19 tests
The OTC tests expand Cardinal Health's COVID-19 testing and surveillance offerings in support of safe reopening programs.
Aug 11
Cardinal Health launches interactive map to help pharmacists understand biosimilar laws
The new tool is designed to help pharmacies navigate state-by-state interchangeability laws per the Food and Drug Administration’s new regulatory designation.
Aug 11
NACDS joins the American College of Obstetricians, 20 orgs in encouraging COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy
With cases rising as a result of the Delta variant, the best way for pregnant individuals to protect themselves against the potential harm from COVID-19 infection is to be vaccinated, the groups said.
Aug 11
Aurobindo obtains FDA OK for generic Namenda
The medication is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe dementia of the Alzheimer's type.
Aug 11
CVS Health, Cardinal Health extend pharmaceutical distribution agreements
Cardinal Health has extended its agreements with CVS Health through June 30, 2027.
Aug 10
Joe Russo joins AAM as senior director of federal government affairs
Russo will help develop the organization's strategy and implement initiatives of the government affairs department.
Aug 10
Surescripts survey: COVID-19 accelerated tech usage, but there is room for growth
While the majority of pharmacists and prescribers expect the future of health care to be driven by a team-based care model, there is an urgent need to address interoperability needs across the healthcare continuum.
Aug 10
Alembic given FDA green light for generic Anafranil
Clomipramine hydrochloride capsules are indicated for the treatment of obsessions and compulsions in patients with OCD.
Aug 10
Alpha Kappa Alpha, Walgreens and Core host pop-up health event
Walgreens and Core served as the official partners during the two-day event, administering 77 vaccinations and 50 COVID-19 tests, respectively.
Aug 10
Hikma to host generics virtual series
The Meet the Management virtual event, which is set to highlight the generics business, will be hosted by Hikma’s CEO, Siggi Olafsson, and president of generics, Brian Hoffmann.
Aug 10
Schnucks expands curbside pickup to 12 additional stores
Schnucks, through a partnership with Instacart, is expanding its curbside pickup to additional locations in Missouri, Illinois and Indiana.
Aug 09
Lupin acquires Southern Cross Pharma in Australia
With the acquisition, Lupin’s Generic Health subsidiary will gain access to over 60 registered products with sales of approximately $22 million.
Aug 09
Amring gets FDA blessing for generic Isuprel
Amring’s generic Isuprel is available as 1 ml or 5 ml single-dose vials.
Aug 09
Schnucks’ delivery, pickup orders now eligible for EBT Snap payment
EBT Snap participants will now be able to use their benefits to access qualified fresh food and pantry staples online from Schnucks across four states.
Aug 09
Alkem debuts generic Duexis
This is the first Food and Drug Administration approval of generic Duexis tablets, the company said.
Aug 09
Kansas City Chiefs’ Travis Kelce teams up with Hy-Vee for charitable, promotional campaigns
Hy-Vee will donate $1,000 to 87 & Running for every touchdown scored by the Pro Bowl tight end.
Aug 05
Cardinal Health reports Q4, full-year results for fiscal year 2021
Cardinal Health reported a profit for fourth quarter that dropped from the same period last year.
Aug 05
Amneal launches Taytulla generic Taysofy
Taytulla and its generic equivalents had a market value of roughly $124.4 million in the 12 months ended June 2021, according to IQVIA.
Aug 05
CVS Health hikes minimum wage to $15 an hour
Moving to $15 an hour next year will mark a more than 60% increase in the CVS Health minimum enterprise hourly wage over a four-year period.
Aug 05
Breckenridge obtains FDA OK for generic Eliquis
Eliquis had a market value of $14 billion during the 12 months ended May 2021, according to industry data.
Aug 05
GoodRx partners with Surescripts to provide real-time drug discount pricing
Surescripts’ Real-Time Prescription Benefit delivers cost information in the electronic workflow.
Aug 04
Purdue University, USP and Aprecia kick off webinar series on pharmaceutical 3-D printing
The educational series will bring together leading 3-D printing experts from around the globe to discuss technological advancements in process, equipment, systems, product applications, and manufacturing capabilities.
Aug 04
CVS Health's pandemic strategy continues to pay off in Q2
CVS Health’s second quarter 2021 results brought increased revenue fueled by growth across its businesses, spurring raised guidance for the fiscal year.
Aug 04
NACDS applauds Biden Administration’s move allowing pharmacy techs, interns to administer flu vaccine
The organization applauded the PREP Act declaration, which empowers pharmacy team members to provide adult flu vaccines.
Aug 04
Hikma intros Kloxxado
Hikma's Kloxxado contains twice as much naloxone per spray as Narcan Nasal Spray 4 mg.
Aug 03
Hy-Vee dietitians host free virtual events for kids in August
Hy-Vee dietitians will provide back-to-school snacks, recipes and classes for children and their families.
Aug 03
Upsher-Smith’s Anderson among Twin Cities’ 2021 Women in Business honorees
The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal has named its Women in Business honorees, which include Cheryl Beal Anderson, vice president of global regulatory affairs at Upsher-Smith Labs.
Aug 03
ParaPRO intros Natroba
ParaPro's Natroba is the first product for scabies to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration in more than 30 years.
Aug 03
Camber intros new strength for generic Lioresal
Camber's generic Lioresal is now available in 5-, 10- and 20-mg dosage strengths.
Aug 03
MGA Report: Teva’s generics saved the U.S $28.8B in 2020
In the United States, Teva saved $28.8 billion in healthcare costs in 2020, $4.2 billion of which are savings to patients, according to a new independent study by Matrix Global Advisors.
Aug 02
AstraZeneca gets FDA nod for Saphnelo
Saphnelo is a monoclonal antibody administered by intravenous infusion to treat lupus.
Aug 02
Hy-Vee intros Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle for Medicare beneficiaries
Individuals aging into Medicare can now begin shopping and enrolling into Medicare plans through Hy-Vee Medicare Aisle, across its eight-state region.
Aug 02
NACDS receives ASAE's 2021 Power of A Gold award
NACDS is being recognized for its advocacy for policy changes at the state and federal levels that have empowered pharmacies’ COVID-19 response and helped protect patients.
Aug 02
Xiromed unveils generic Extina
The medication is the generic of Extina, which is used to treat a certain skin conditions, including seborrheic dermatitis.