Mylan CEO presents at annual health conference
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch presented at the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco. Read More »
Study shows excessive use of acetaminophen can lead to hearing loss
A recent study has shown that using acetaminophen, an ingredient commonly found in painkillers, over a long period of time leads to an increased risk of hearing loss in adults. Read More »
CVS Health plans drastic price cut on generic epi-pens
Following recent public reaction to the price of epinephrine auto-injector pens, known as “epi-pens,” and the desire for an affordable alternative, CVS Health intends to market authorized generic version two-packs for $109.99 apiece. Read More »
FDA approves Teva pain medication for long-term use
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Vantrelatm, a pain medication designed by Teva Pharmaceutical Ltd., for long-term use in time-released capsules. Read More »
Data says older adults saved $5.6 billion on prescriptions last year
New data released by the Department of Health and Human Services shows that adults with disabilities on Medicare continue to save on prescriptions, and that there has been an increase in benefits from last year as a result of the Affordable Care Act. Read More »
Bill would help those in need access pharmacist-provided care
New legislation for Medicare Part B beneficiaries has recently been reintroduced to the Senate to give underserved communities access to pharmacist-provided care. Read More »
Major chains fill majority of Medicare Part D prescriptions
New data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shows that major chain pharmacies such as CVS, Walgreens and Walmart account for over 79 percent of Prescription Drug Plans for the elderly. Read More »
Health care economist: PBMs part of the drug cost solution
Dealing with the thorny, and often contentious, issue of drug prices is likely to be front and center in the early days of the new Trump administration. Arriving at a solution to curb increasing costs will be a delicate balance for all those with a stake in the issue, according to a leading health economist. Read More »
Eli Lilly granted extended review period for arthritis drug
The FDA has extended the review period for Baricitnib, a new once-a-day drug for rheumatoid arthritis. 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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