The U.S. stock market soared Monday on news that biotech company Moderna had achieved positive results in developing a COVID-19 vaccine. Then Tuesday, markets were back down after the publication STAT raised questions about Moderna’s results.
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Industry News INNOVATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTIONS: Group shocked by the actions of online platforms towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
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- SENTRY DATA SYSTEMS: launches pharmacy claims management solution to help reduce denials and improve claims processing
- REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.: U.S. District Court Invalidates Amgen Patent Claims Targeting PCSK9
- AQUESTIVE THERAPEUTICS: Granted Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) Against Alvogen
- PHARMACEUTICAL CARE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION: PCMA Supports Legislation to Ensure Patients Pay Lowest Price for Prescription Drugs
Industry News
- ALLIANCERX WALGREENS PRIME: One of only two specialty pharmacies to distribute Vyepti™, the first and only intravenous preventive treatment for migraine
- INNOVATIVE PHARMACEUTICAL SOLUTIONS: Group shocked by the actions of online platforms towards fighting the COVID-19 pandemic
- ORSINI HEALTHCARE: Orsini Pharmaceutical Services Selected To Provide VYEPTI™ (eptinezumab-jjmr) - The First And Only Intravenous Preventive Treatment For Migraine
- 5G Action Now launches geotargeted campaign on 5G's importance in telemedicine
Innovation
PTCB: Pharmacy Technician Certification Board Offers Online Testing for First Time in Its History
- ALLIANCERX WALGREENS PRIME: Renews sponsorship of web-based continuing education for specialty pharmacists through National Association of Specialty Pharmacy and ProCE, Inc.
- UWORLD: Acquires RxPrep to Offer Online Learning for Aspiring Pharmacists
- CONVERSA HEALTH: Top health systems use Conversa to handle coronavirus capacity crisis
- Nurx Launches First COVID-19 Home Testing & Online Consultation Service
People
APRECIA: Kimberly Bone, PharmD, named Aprecia's Vice President of Medical & Clinical Affairs
- VERTEX PHARMACEUTICALS INCORPORATED: Vertex Appoints Ludovic Fenaux as Senior Vice President, International Commercial Operations
- NFL legend Boomer Esiason gives a face and voice to thousands affected by cystic fibrosis
- ScriptSave WellRx wins conference product class award
- Rite Aid rolls out KidCents Safe Medication Disposal Program
Regulatory
U.S. considering international reference pricing for pharmaceutical drugs
- PHARMACISTS UNITED FOR TRUTH AND TRANSPARENCY: Independent Pharmacies Sue Major PBM Over Alleged Illegal Price Discrimination And Reimbursement Violations
- NICHE PHARMACEUTICALS: Recommends Use of Its Mag-Tab®SR to Help Offset Cardiac Issues
- EUROFINS DISCOVERY: Supports Critical COVID-19 Drug Discovery Research with Products and Accelerated Drug Discovery Services
- CUMBERLAND PHARMACEUTICALS: To Help Prepare for the COVID-19 Patient Surge Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Expands Availability of Vaprisol® to Treat Hyponatremia in Critical Care Units
State Issues
CVS HEALTH: To Significantly Expand COVID-19 Testing Capabilities
- SPARTA RX: Optio Rx Pharmacies Authorized by HHS to Conduct Rapid Test for COVID-19 Antibodies
- APHA: Issues Preparedness and Prevention Guidance During Coronavirus Pandemic
- AMERICAN PHARMACISTS ASSOCIATION: Applauds Laws Prohibiting PBM 'Gag Clauses'
- ScriptSave WellRx wins conference product class award
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