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- 3/20/2022
Generic manufacturers to produce generic of Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 treatment
Thirty-five generic manufacturers have signed agreements with the MPP to produce low-cost, generic versions of Pfizer’s oral COVID-19 treatment nirmatrelvir in combination with ritonavir for 95 low- and middle-income countries. - 3/20/2022
SpartanNash donates $180K to Habitat for Humanity
SpartanNash donated $180,000 as part of a fundraising campaign supporting 43 chapters of Habitat for Humanity across the Midwest. - 3/20/2022
Walmart pushes sustainability efforts by joining food waste initiative
Walmart aims to support and work toward the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment’s goal to reduce and prevent food waste by 50% along the West Coast of the United States by 2030. - 3/17/2022
Kinney Drugs installs medication disposal kiosks in 22 stores
The installation of medical collection kiosks in New York brings the total number of these kiosks in Kinney stores to 30. - 3/17/2022
Surescripts reports healthcare interoperability reached record levels amid pandemic
Last year, 1.89 million healthcare professionals exchanged 20.4 billion secure transactions, a 16.6% increase from 2020, according to the Surescripts 2021 National Progress Report. - 3/17/2022
AbbVie’s new Rinvoq indication receives FDA OK
The approval is the first indication for Rinvoq in gastroenterology, the company said. - 3/17/2022
CHPA welcomes new members, elects board members and officers
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association elected new board members and officers, as well as 19 new members at its annual Self-Care Leadership Summit. - 3/16/2022
Mylan receives FDA nod for first generic of Symbicort
Breyna is used to treat asthma in patients aged 6 years old and older, and in the maintenance treatment of airflow obstruction and reducing exacerbations for patients with COPD. - 3/16/2022
CHPA names recipient of Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
The Combe award, which recognizes commitment to excellence, industry and service, was awarded to Gary Downing. - 3/16/2022
Walgreens, VillageMD to open clinics in New Hampshire
The opening of three locations in New Hampshire will create more than 80 full-time jobs and employ over 35 well-compensated STEM professionals, the companies said.