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  • 2016

RxGenomix training course to count as continuing education credit

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 26, 2016
The course, which is worth 16 hours of continuing education, was developed through RxGenomix and Manchester University’s partnership.

RxGenomix's training program in Pharmacogenomics has been approved by the American Pharmacists Association as a continuing pharmacy education credit. Read More »

Rite Aid's Black Friday deals continue through the weekend

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 26, 2016
The Black Friday deals will include some of the store's more popular items.

Rite Aid's Black Friday deals continue through the weekend. Read More »

PBMs save $941 per person according to new research

Jeff Gantt | Nov 29, 2016
PBMs are helping reduce the cost of prescription drugs and improving health care.

According a new research study conducted by Visante, pharmacy benefit managers are saving consumers and payers $941 on average per person a year. Read More »

Monroe named 2016 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award recipient

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 29, 2016
Judith Monroe will be presented with the award Thursday at the NACDS Foundation Dinner.

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention President and CEO Dr. Judith Monroe has received the 2016 NACDS Foundation Excellence in Patient Care Award. Read More »

Surgeon General's report discusses alcohol, drug abuse

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 29, 2016
The report is the first by the Surgeon General to address substance misuse and abuse.

A new report by the Surgeon General has discovered that alcohol and drug misuse and severe substance addiction is one of the nation’s crucial health concerns. Read More »

APhA celebrates anniversary of Immunization Certificate Training Program

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 30, 2016
The video is a celebration of the program's 20 years.

The American Pharmacists Association recently released a video that commemorates its Pharmacy-based Immunization Certificate Training Program’s 20th anniversary. Read More »

Cigna asking medical groups to sign opioid pledge

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 30, 2016
igna is asking medical groups to join the effort of decreasing opioid use by 25 percent.

Cigna is asking medical groups to join the effort of decreasing opioid use by 25 percent by signing a pledge to reduce opioid prescriptions and treat opioid abuse as a chronic condition. Read More »

Amgen, Janssen Biotech collaborate on multiple myeloma treatment

American Pharmacy News Reports | Nov 30, 2016
The collaboration between the two companies involves clinical trials to test a combination drug.

Amgen will partner with Janssen Biotech to assess the drug combination made up of KYPROLIS, developed by Amgen, and DARZALEX, developed by Janssen, over the course of multiple clinical trials for the treatment of patients who have multiple myeloma. Read More »

Naloxone now available in Louisiana without prescription

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 1, 2016
Louisiana is one of 24 states to have naloxone available over-the-counter.

Naloxone has been made available without the need for a prescription in all Walgreens pharmacy locations in the Louisiana. Read More »

ASHP accepting applications for Executive Residency program

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 1, 2016
The residency program lasts for 12 months.

The American Society of Health System Pharmacists is accepting applications for its 2017 ASHP Executive Residency in Association Leadership and Management. Read More »

AJHP launches redesigned website

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 1, 2016
The redesigned website is part of the AJHP's transition from print to digital.

The American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy has launched its redesigned website, AJHP.org. Read More »

Cigna releases ‘Holiday Survival Tips’

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 1, 2016
The holiday tips released by Cigna are part of its

To kick off the holiday season, Cigna has released “Holiday Survival Tips.” Read More »

Omnicell to acquire Ateb and Ateb Canada

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 1, 2016
Omnicell will also acquire Ateb's affiliate, Ateb Canada.

Omnicell has finalized an agreement for the acquisition of Ateb Inc. and its affiliate, Ateb Canada Ltd. Read More »

FDA approves Armodafinil Tablets in U.S.

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 1, 2016
As of September, U.S. sales for Nuvigil Tablets, Armodafinil Tablet’s name brand counterpart, are $515.6 million.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Armodafinil Tablets developed by Lupin Pharmaceuticals. Read More »

Biological Industries receives FDA approval for NutriStem

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 3, 2016
The Drug Master File for NutriStem hPSC XF Medium has been accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Biological Industries' Drug Master File for NutriStem hPSC XF Medium has been accepted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

Otsuka ABILIFY MAINENA sNDA under review by FDA

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 3, 2016
The supplemental New Drug Application for the expanded labeling of ABILIFY MAINENA has been completed.

Otsuka Pharmaceuticals and Lundbeck's supplemental New Drug Application for the expanded labeling of ABILIFY MAINENA has been completed and will receive a substantive review by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Read More »

Upsher-Smith has 3 poster presentations at AES annual meeting

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 3, 2016
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. will have three poster presentations at the American Epilepsy Society’s (AES) 70th an.nual meeting

Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. will have three poster presentations at the American Epilepsy Society’s 70th annual meeting, running through Tuesday in Houston. Read More »

Cigna to implement hi-tech approach to customer support

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 3, 2016
Cigna's new approach to customer service will be both hi-tech and hi-touch.

Cigna will be implementing an integrated hi-tech/hi-touch approach when it comes to the support and service of its customers. Read More »

Risankizumab granted Orphan Drug Designation by FDA

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 6, 2016
Risankizumab is being assessed for the treatment of immunological disorders such as Crohn’s disease.

AbbVie's risankizumab has been granted Orphan Drug Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the investigational treatment of pediatric patients who have Crohn’s disease. Read More »

Eisai releases results of rufinamide study

American Pharmacy News Reports | Dec 6, 2016
The results of the clinical trial were presented at the 2016 Annual Meeting of the AES.

Eisai Inc. has released the final results of its Phase 3 rufinamide study, an open-label, two-year investigation. Read More »

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