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 »
Daiichi Sankyo receives license to market Heartcel in Japan
Cell Therapy Ltd. grants exclusive license for Japan to Daiichi Sankyo. Read More »
Cigna inks drug contracts with results-based costs in mind
Cigna Corp., based in Bloomfield, Connecticut, has raised the bar in pharmaceutical incentives by entering into agreements with two major suppliers that calibrate costs according to patient response, directly linking fiscal conditions to improved outcomes. Read More »
McKesson helps pharmacists in journey to small business ownership
A growing number of women are becoming pharmacists and independent retail pharmacy owners. Read More »
ASHP announces launch of Standardize 4 Safety program
Initiative aims to improve IV and oral liquid medication safety. Read More »
Positive Phase III trial results announced in uterine fibroid treatment
Allergan and Gedeon Richter announce positive results of Venus I trial. Read More »
Cigna Collaborative Care to benefit Boston's NEQCA patients
NEQCA and Cigna collaborate to improve patient care in Boston. Read More »
Amgen awards Golden Ticket to Platelet BioGenesis
The Golden Ticket award pays for a lab bench at LabCentral for one year. Read More »
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