Linzess for constipation receives FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Linzess, a treatment for people suffering with chronic idiopathic constipation. Read More »
Exparel pain reliever receives major endorsement
DePuy Synthes and Pacira Pharmaceuticals have entered into a partnership to promote pain reliever Exparel. Read More »
Narcan nasal application receives FDA approval
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given approval for the use of Narcan, an emergency treatment medication to counteract heroin overdoses, in a nasal spray form. Read More »
Diabetes-related kidney failure rate drops drastically among Native Americans
The rate of kidney failure related to diabetes among Native American adults dropped more than 50 percent between 1996 and 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported recently. Read More »
Johnson & Johnson purchases Swiss biopharm company
Johnson & Johnson has bought the controlling shares of Switzerland-based Actelion, with an immediate finalization of the transaction. Read More »
Almost half of U.S. consumers blame drug companies for high drug costs, according to new survey
A clear plurality (almost half) of American consumers blame drug makers for high drug costs, according to a new Google Consumer Survey conducted for American Pharmacy News. Read More »
Walgreens, Florida Hospital form coordinated care partnership
Florida Hospital and Walgreens have initiated a retail health clinic and pharmacy collaboration to focus on delivering coordinated care and providing greater access to patients across the Tampa region. Read More »
Amegen secures major victory in patent infringement case
Biopharmaceutical company Amgen won a major victory in case involving the infringement of two patents held by the company. Read More »
Senate clears first hurdle toward repeal of ACA
President Donald Trump said before winning the election that the Affordable Care Act was one of the top items to be eliminated when he took office. Read More »
New drug formulary creates greater access to cancer treatments
A new drug formulary that will allow cancer centers to access approved and investigational drugs for the use of preclinical and clinical studies in cancer treatment has been launched by the National Cancer Institute. Read More »
Bill would facilitate pharmacist involvement in rural patient care
A measure to allow pharmacists a greater role in rural patient’s health care maintenance has been introduced to the U.S. Senate. Read More »
Academy recommends patient information be shared with pharmaceutical companies
New consensus recommendations from the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy ask the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to allow biopharmaceutical companies to share patient health and economic information with policy makers. Read More »
Some view Kennedy as troubling choice for vaccine safety committee
Robert Kennedy Jr. has announced he will chair President Donald Trump's new commission on vaccine safety. Read More »
Pharmacies can now offer rewards programs to Medicare beneficiaries
A final rule issued by the Department of Health and Human Services allows pharmacies increased flexibility to extend reward and loyalty programs to patients enrolled in government-sponsored programs like Medicare and Medicaid. Read More »
Walgreens to offer FedEx services at pharmacies across the U.S.
Walgreens has a new partnership to offer customers FedEx dropoff and pickup services at Walgreens locations throughout the country. Read More »
Illinois pharmacy group takes charge of antimicrobial timeout initiative
An Illinois-based pharmacy group is leading the charge for an antimicrobial therapy timeout initiative, in response to a joint commission mandate. Read More »
NIAID releases new guidelines for peanut allergy prevention
The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases recently released new guidelines to help health care providers and family members manage and prevent peanut allergies in infants. Read More »
CDC report suggests pharmacists need more involvement in rural patient care
A recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report showed the challenges rural health care faces and the need for provider status legislation. Read More »
PBMI to host Drug Benefit Conference in Florida
The 22nd PBMI Annual Drug Benefit Conference is set for March 6-8 in Orlando, Florida. Read More »
Pharmacists appeal FDA's new protocol for filling prescriptions
Members of the American Pharmacists Association submitted a joint statement to President Donald Trump's administration, asking for an appeal to a recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration decision saying a pharmacist cannot begin to fill a patient’s prescription without a written, valid prescription on hand. Read More »
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