Positive data has been received from the Phase II trial for anifrolumab, according to an announcement from MedImmune, which is the development and research portion of AstraZeneca. Read More »

Genentech's drug Cotellic was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) this week as a combination treatment for advanced melanoma. Read More »

Allergan has applied for a prior approval supplement (PAS) for Restatsis -- a medication to help patients who suffer from chronic eye dryness increase the production of tears -- according to a Nov. 11 announcement. Read More »

Elsevier will be the publisher of all American Pharmacists Association (APhA) publications starting Jan. 1. Read More »

ZS Pharma is set to be acquired by AstraZeneca, according to announcement today from AstraSeneca. Read More »

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Foundation recently promoted Sara Roszak to research programs director. Read More »

An analysis of clinical trials of Praluent showed that trial participants had a lower LDL cholesterol after the eight-week trial, according an announcement from Sanofi and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc.  Read More »

The Pharmacy Practice Model Initiative has been renamed Practice Advancement Initiative (PAI), according to an announcement from the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) Foundation and the ASHP. Read More »

Out of concern for the individuals that use its branded medicines, Horizon Pharma announced Wednesday that it is re-evaluating its relationship with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts. Read More »

Hospice Pharmacy Solutions of Dallas, a pharmacy benefit management (PBM) service, announced Monday that it has merged with Sacramento-based hospice PBM Outcome Resources. Read More »

Clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company Novavax said Monday it has started a Phase 3 clinical trial of its vaccine for the protection against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in older adults. Read More »

Walgreens recently said it will begin implementing Epic System's electric health record (EHR) platform across its more than 400 in-store health care clinics around the nation early next year. Read More »

Findings from a recent survey by Cigna analyzing workplace wellness in India were released last week during a forum sponsored by Cigna TTK Health Insurance Company Limited, joint venture between Cigna and Indian conglomerate TTK Group. Read More »

Allergan has entered into a $50 million licensing deal to develop and commercialize tavilermide (MIM-D3), Mimetogen Pharmaceutical's lead product for the treatment of dry eye syndrome (DES). Read More »

AstraZeneca has entered into a deal to acquire ZS Pharma for $2.7 billion, giving AstraZeneca access to ZS Pharma's treatments for hyperkalemia. Read More »

Clinical studies showed that Nucala was effective in reducing exacerbations that would require hospitalization. Read More »

The American Society of Hematology's annual meeting taking place Dec. 5 to Dec. 8 in Orlando, Florida. Read More »

PharMerica Corp. announced Thursday that it has completed its acquisition of Luker Pharmacy Management, although terms were not publicly disclosed. Read More »

Johnson & Johnson said this week it has entered a deal to acquire hepatitis B virus (HBV) drug developer Novira Therapeutics Inc. by the end of the year. Read More »

Maine residents will now have easy access to high-quality medical care with the opening of the first MinuteClinics in the state this week. Read More »