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Pfizer's inotuzumab ozogamicin accepted for priority review

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 8, 2017
The FDA had granted the drug Breakthrough Therapy designation in October 2015.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted Pfizer's Biologics License Application for inotuzumab ozogamicin. Read More »

Kaiser Permanente's neonatal sepsis rick calculator reduces antibiotic use on newborns

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 8, 2017
The risk calculator allows the hospital to better target infants at high risk for bacterial infections.

Kaiser Permanente has published research in JAMA Pediatrics that showcases the development of a neonatal sepsis risk calculator that has safely reduced antibiotic use by nearly 50 percent in newborns. Read More »

Singer Lovato helps release mental health documentary

Mark Iandolo | May 8, 2017
Demi Lovato served as executive producer of the documentary

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc., five leading mental health advocacy organizations and singer, songwriter and mental health advocate Demi Lovato recently released "Beyond Silence," a documentary about their experience with speaking out for mental health. Read More »

Celgene Corp.'s Sunbeam trial for patients with RMS meets primary endpoint

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 9, 2017
The randomized Sunbeam trial, which enrolled 1,346 RMS patients in 20 countries, involved a year-long study.

Celgene Corporation recently announced that the primary endpoint has been met for its Phase III Sunbeam trial, which evaluated the efficacy and safety of ozanimod, an investigational oral, selective S1P 1 and 5 receptor modulator, in patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis (RMS). Read More »

Imprimis, SightLife Surgical bring Serum Tears to corneal surgeons

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 9, 2017
It is estimated that 12 million individuals suffer from moderate to severe dry eye in the U.S.

Imprimis Pharmaceuticals Inc., and SightLife Surgical have signed a sales and marketing agreement in which SightLife will be offering Imprimis' autologous eye drops, Serum Tears, which have been specially formulated for patients suffering from chronic dry eye who require more than traditional treatment. Read More »

Analyst argues PBMs help keep drug prices down

John Breslin | May 9, 2017
Two bills, one in the House and one in the Senate, centering on the transparency of PBMs have been filed ths year.

Pharmacy benefit managers should be praised for helping to keep down the cost of prescription drugs, rather than attacked by Congress and others, according to one health policy adviser. Read More »

Express Scripts announces plan to provide discounted medications to uninsured

John Breslin | May 11, 2017
InsideRx, a program by Express Scripts designed to provide drug discounts to the uninsured, already has partners in Walgreens and CVS, a spokeswoman said.

A major pharmacy benefit manager has announced a program to provide discounted drugs to uninsured Americans. Read More »

Teva releases Phase II/III study for tardive dyskinesia drug

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 11, 2017
The study looked into the use of the drug deutetrabenazine (SD-809) in comparison to a placebo.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.'s results from a Phase II/III study ARM-TD (Aim to Reduce Movement in Tardive Dyskinesia) have been published in Neurology, the American Academy of Neurology's medical journal. Read More »

CVS Health earns ranking on DiversityInc's 2017 top 50 list

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 11, 2017
Compiled by DiversityInc, the list assesses companies' hiring, retention and promotion for a wide range of people.

CVs Health has earned #50 in the ranking for DiversityInc's 2017 Top 50 Companies for Diversity. This is the first time that CVS has been on the list, though it was #25 on the Noteworthy listing in the past. Read More »

Novo Nordish offers 24-hour type 2 diabetes treatment

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 11, 2017
Xultophy 100/3.6 is intended as treatment for adults with type 2 diabetes.

Novo Nordisk announced this month a new combo therapy for the treatment of diabetes. Read More »

ASHP recognizes 11 pharmacy students for leadership

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 11, 2017
In addition to receiving $2,000, the students also received a plaque and an ASHP drug information reference library.

The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists has awarded 11 pharmacy students with both recognition and a cash reward for their excellence in their education, both on campus and pharmacy practice. Read More »

Imprimis introduces new treatment for glaucoma

Carrie Bradon | May 11, 2017
Glaucoma makes up a huge portion of the opthalmic market in the U.S.

Imprimis Pharmaceutical Inc. launch its new Simple drops glaucoma drops at the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery 2017 meeting at the Los Angeles Convention Center this month. Read More »

Teva adds cholesterol balancing medication to its portfolio

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
The generic Vytorin tablets lower low density lipoprotein cholesterol.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. will make a generic version of Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) available in America. Read More »

BAVENCIO receives FDA approval for advanced bladder cancer treatment

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
Advanced UC has a high recurrence rate, and overall the five-year survival rate is approximately 5 percent.

EMD Serono has received Food and Drug Administration approval of BAVENCIO (avelumab) as a treatment for locally advanced or metastatic urothelial carcinoma. Read More »

Genentech nets disappointing results in Phase III IMvigor211 study

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
The study compared TECENTRIQ to chemotherapy drugs, docetaxel, paclitaxel or vinflunine.

Genentech's Phase III IMvigor211 clinical trial did not meet its primary endpoint of overall survival. Read More »

Hawaiian pharmacies administer Hepatitis A vaccinations

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 12, 2017
Cleanliness while preparing food is the best way to prevent the spread of Hepatitis A.

CVS Health is offering Hepatitis A vaccinations in Oahu following an import of frozen raw tuna that was positive for containing the virus. Read More »

GSK announces $139 million investment in Rockville site

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
Benlysta is the first medication of its kind to be deveoped in more than 50 years.

GSK has made a $139 million investment in a biopharmaceutical manufacturing site in Rockville, Maryland. Read More »

Entyvio shows potential in treatment of ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
The consortium has collected clinical information on approximately 900 UC and CD patients in the database.

Eight real-world analyses regarding Entyvio (vedolizumab) for treating adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease were presented at the 2017 Digestive Disease Week annual scientific meeting. Read More »

Waismann group warns of new fentanyl analogue that is naloxone-resistant

Ruth de Jauregui | May 13, 2017
An illegal drug like heroin may be laced with other drugs, such as fentanyl or acryfentanyl, in an effort to increase its effects.

Waismann Method Medical Group directors have warned of a new naloxone-resistant drug hitting the streets, calling for an awareness program for acrylfentanyl and warning of a serious public health emergency. Read More »

FDA approves Lucentis to treat diabetic retinopathy

American Pharmacy News Reports | May 13, 2017
Diabetic retinopathy is the leading cause of blindness among working-age adults in the U.S.

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Genentech's Lucentis as a treatment for all forms of diabetic retinopathy, the leading cause of blindness among working age adults in the country. Read More »

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