FDA approves opioid addiction medication in implant form
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it has approved a buprenorphine implant for the treatment of opioid dependence this week. Read More »
MinuteClinic adds digital tool to cut waiting time
CVS Health announced the launch of a digital tool that will allow patients to view wait times at MinuteClinic locations, which is expected to include CVS locations in Target stores later in 2016. Read More »
Three Japanese companies to collaborate on biomarker database
The Daiichi Sankyo Co. announced this week that it will be joining Takeda Pharmaceutical Limited and Astellas Pharma Inc. in researching the development of a biomarker database. Read More »
Allergan's rosacea treatment NDA accepted by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted a new drug application (NDA) from Allergan for a cream to treat symptoms of rosacea in adults, the company announced this week. Read More »
Rosenstein steps down from Walgreens Boots Alliance board
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) announced this week that Barry Rosenstein has stepped down from the company’s board of directors. Read More »
CVS expands access to naloxone
CVS Health announced this week that it will be expanding access to naloxone, a drug used to reverse an opioid overdose, to seven additional states this summer. Read More »
AstraZeneca acquisition of Takeda's respiratory business completed
AstraZeneca completed the acquisition of Takeda's core respiratory business recently. Read More »
SSM Health goes live with Surescripts National Record Locator Services
NRLS allows health clinicians to locate patient records no matter where they were previously treated. Read More »
Cigna commits to reducing prescription opioid abuse
Outlines steps to reduce opioid use and treat substance abuse as a chronic disease. Read More »
Pfizer announces updates to CHAMPIX EU label
New safety and efficiency data included on labels after EAGLES clinical trial. Read More »
CVS Pharmacy announces digital receipts
ExtraCare Rewards members can select digital receipts for in-store purchases. Read More »
Allergan launches online resource to support patients with IBS-D
IBS-DonTract.com provides information and support to patients with IBS-D. Read More »
NACDS partners with public health agencies to expand hepatitis testing
NACDS evaluating how increased access to Hepatitis C and HIV testing increases patient screenings. Read More »
Genentech's Alecensa study in Japan reveals better results than crizotinib
Phase III study in Japan shows positive results in participants with advanced lung cancer. Read More »
Three states and DC join the prescription monitoring program
More than 40 states have joined NABP PMP InterConnect to reduce prescription drug abuse. Read More »
Walgreens announces launch of CF Champions Program
Online program supports cystic fibrosis patients, caregivers and others affected by the disease. Read More »
Health insurers seek closer link between drug prices and efficacy
Cigna Corp. may receive additional price discounts from pharmaceutical companies should new cholesterol medications prove less effective than expected — a move marks a crucial step in a broader initiative to link the cost of medications to their efficacy. Read More »
Decongestant access depends on pharmacist judgment in Indiana
A new law in Indiana gives pharmacists the freedom of judgment to determine whether to dispense decongestants in an effort to interrupt the supply chain that produces methamphetamines Read More »
Maine develops new approach for limiting opioid prescriptions
Maine Gov. Paul R. LePage recently signed into law a new state law that limits the doses, duration, and overall prescription of opioid therapies. Read More »
CVS Pharmacy opens store in New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward
CVS Pharmacy recently opened a location in New Orleans Lower Ninth Ward, making it the first major retailer to establish a location in that area since Hurricane Katrina. Read More »
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