NACDS video ad urges pharmacy professionals to participate in the political process
Second video spot debuts; urges pharmacy personnel to volunteer and vote for their preferred candidates. Read More »
ASHP announces Informatics Certificate Program
New certificate program added to ASHP online continuing education program for pharmacists and pharmacy technicians. Read More »
McKesson and TriZetto collaborate to improve claims payment accuracy
McKesson's ClaimsXten and ClaimsXten Select will integrate with TriZetto's QNXT to simplify claims management. Read More »
Positive results announced for Allergan trials of Oculeve Intranasal Tear Neurostimulator
Two clinical trials show tear production increased in patients suffering from dry eye disease. Read More »
McKesson and Walmart to collaborate on sourcing generic medications
Agreement combines pharmaceutical industry expertise with a commitment to low prices. Read More »
Cordis to distribute Biosensors' coronary stents
Cardinal Health's Cordis returns to the drug-eluting stent market. Read More »
CVS launches in-store fundraising effort to support LUNG FORCE initiative
Fundraising campaign supports American Lung Association's initiative to increase lung cancer awareness and research. Read More »
Florida customers to benefit from Cigna collaboration with IP Network
Cigna Collective Care helps close the gaps in patient care while keeping costs down. Read More »
Pfizer announces acquisition of Anacor
Pfizer will acquire crisaborole, a treatment for eczema, in the deal. Read More »
Biosimilars could pave the way to more affordable options for patients, says CEO of Matrix Global Advisors
Alex Brill, CEO of Washington, D.C.-based economic policy consulting firm Matrix Global Advisors, recently published a strategic proposal suggesting how payors can support biosimilar utilization. Read More »
Allergan and Gedeon Richter announce poster presentations at APA annual meeting
Nine informational data and research posters on atypical antipsychotic cariprazine to be presented. Read More »
Merlo to speak at UBS Global Healthcare Conference
CVS Health President and CEO to speak to investors at the conference on May 24. Read More »
House passes its version of the opioid bill package
House and Senate versions must be reconciled in committee before being passed by Congress and signed into law. Read More »
2016 APhA Pinnacle Awards open to nominations
APhA seeking nominations for this year's Pinnacle Awards. Read More »
FDA grants selumetinib Orphan Drug Designation
Selumetinib is being evaluated for treatment of stage III or IV differentiated thyroid cancer. Read More »
Governor supports CVS in making naloxone available in Virginia
CVS joins Virginia governor, HHR Secretary and Homeland Security in battle against opioid abuse. Read More »
ASHP and CMS partner to provide online hospital surveyor training course
All 2,000 CMS state surveyors must take the three-part training course. Read More »
El Centro de Corazón in Houston receives Cigna grant
Grant addresses health disparities for women living in Houston's East End. Read More »
GAO recommends changes in CMS auditing process
Delays in audits and unsupported diagnoses led to overpayments. Read More »
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