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Taxpayer groups oppose changes to 'process by which drug prices are negotiated for Medicare Part D'

LocalLabs News Service | Feb 3, 2017

In a letter sent to the U.S. House of Representatives, leaders from Americans for Tax Reform, Citizens Against Government Waste, and the National Taxpayers Union, urged congressional members to "oppose any attempts to change the successful and cost-saving process by which drug prices are negotiated for Medicare Part D." Read More »

Trump calls for reductions in pharmaceutical prices

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 3, 2017
President Donald Trump recently met with pharmaceutical executives concerning drug prices.

President Trump recently met with pharmaceutical executives concerning the prices of drugs and the regulations surrounding them. Read More »

Narcan available over the counter at Dallas, Houston Krogers

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 4, 2017
With changes to Texas law, the nasal spray can be purchased without a prescription.

Kroger will sell Narcan nasal spray in its Dallas and Houston stores, without the need of a prescription.  Read More »

Acorda Therapeutics to present at upcoming conferences

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 7, 2017
Dr. Ron Cohen will speak at the Leerink Partners 6th Annual Global Healthcare Conference.

Biotechnology company Acorda Therapeutics Inc., which is known for its work in neurological disorders, will present at two investor conferences this month.  Read More »

Teva intends to market generic version of Victoza

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 7, 2017
Teva is the first applicant that has filed an ANDA for this drug.

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., recently announced their intent to market a new drug in the U.S.  Read More »

Express Scripts successfully curbs 2016 drug costs

Carol Ostrow | Feb 7, 2017
Express Scripts successfully curbs 2016 drug costs

Nationwide mail-order pharmacy giant Express Scripts recently revealed successful limits to 2016 drug spending — yielding a 27 percent decrease over that of 2015 — from St. Louis as it released its annual Drug Trend Report. Read More »

Intarcia's application for Type 2 diabetes treatment is accepted

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 8, 2017
Intarcia harnesses the use of new technology in application for Type 2 diabetes 2 treatment.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has accepted Intarcia Therapeutics' New Drug Application for ITCA 650, which can be used to treat Type 2 diabetes.  Read More »

NASP creates app to facilitate member connectivity

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 8, 2017
The NASP Member App is available on both Android and iOS systems.

The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy recently made a new app available for members only.  Read More »

Speakers for upcoming PDA conference announced

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 8, 2017
A public commenting period has been extended until March 27.

Five speakers to the Parenteral Drug Association Pharmaceutical Quality Metrics and Culture Conference have been named.  Read More »

Renova, Janssen team up to develop stresscopin

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 8, 2017
Acute Decompensated Heart Failure makes up about half of all heart failure-related instances of hospitalization. 

Renova Therapeutics Inc. recently entered an alliance with Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. for the development of new treatments for congestive heart failure and Type 2 diabetes. Read More »

Former Walmart executive joins Amgen Board of Directors

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 9, 2017
Charles Holley Jr. has joined the Amgen Board of Directors.

Charles Holley Jr. has joined the Amgen Board of Directors as a member of the Audit Committee and the Corporate Responsibility and Compliance Committee.  Read More »

Spartanburg County law enforcement receives 60 doses of opiate antidote

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 9, 2017
South Carolina's Spartanburg County   will receive 60 Opiate Overdose Kits, valued at more than $6,000.

Spartanburg County will receive 60 Opiate Overdose Kits, valued at more than $6,000, from Smith Drug Co. Read More »

Allergan introduces See America initiative

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
Without a nationwide intervention, cases of preventable blindness and visual impairment are projected to double by 2050.

Allergan PLC recently started See America, a new initiative to combat preventable blindness in the U.S. Read More »

House votes to expand roles of pharmacists across country

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
Pharmacists play an important role in our rural communities.

The U.S. House of Representative recently passed legislation that increases the role of pharmacists in patient needs by expanded the services that pharmacies offer. Read More »

ACIP extends guidelines for 2017 vaccination schedule

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
The ACIP also finalized the 2017 vaccination schedule for adults in the United States.

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, an extension of the Centers for Disease Control, recommends not using the live influenza vaccine due to poor efficacy.  Read More »

Sanofi's Xyzal Allergy 24HR receives over the counter clearance

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
Allergy medication from Sanofi is now available over the counter.

Sanofi, a global leader in health care and medication distribution, has received FDA approval of Xyzal Allergy 24HR as an over-the-counter medicine. Read More »

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals presents at 35th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
Information from ACADIA can be found on its website, at www.acadia-pharm.com.

ACADIA Pharmaceuticals was chosen to present at the 35th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference this year.  Read More »

Pfizer partners with relationship expert

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
Pfizer’s role will be to facilitate the information to arthritis.com as it becomes available.

Pfizer Inc. has partnered with relationship expert Logan Levkoff to host a Q&A session on relationship and intimacy advice for people dealing with chronic diseases.  Read More »

NACDS Conference addresses future role of pharmacies

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 11, 2017
The annual NACDS conference attracts drug stores and supermarket chains with four to 250 locations.

The recent National Association of Chain Drug Stores Regional Chain Conference in Palm Beach, Florida addressed the important role of pharmacies in this country amid possible changes under President Donald Trump's administration. Read More »

i-Health Inc. takes steps to acquire probiotic company

American Pharmacy News Reports | Feb 12, 2017
UP4 has a wide range of supplements.

i-Health Inc. is moving toward the acquisition of UP4 Probiotics from UAS Laboratories LLC in an arrangement the company believes will help it become a leader in the probiotic world. Read More »

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