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- 3/15/2022
Alembic’s Aleor gets FDA OK for generic Nystatin, Triamcinolone Acetonide
Nystatin and Triamcinolone Acetonide are used for the treatment of cutaneous candidiasis, which is an infection of the skin and nails caused by the candida fungus. - 3/15/2022
CVS Health’s Aetna to invest in affordable housing in Louisiana
Aetna is a co-supporter of a new housing development, as part of CVS Health’s commitment to invest $25 million through R4 Capital to build affordable housing for families and seniors in Louisiana. - 3/15/2022
Retailers, pharmacies among entities providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine
Retailers, pharmacies, pharmaceutical manufacturers, supermarkets and other companies are coming to the aid of Ukraine. - 3/15/2022
Hospitals, health systems experiencing pharmacy technician shortage
Pharmacy technicians enjoy their work but expressed frustration with the workload, work schedules and pay, according to a recent American Society of Health-System Pharmacists survey. - 3/14/2022
Pharmacy groups urge administration to finalize pharmacy DIR fee transparency rule
Several pharmacy groups applauded CMS’ ongoing efforts to address DIR fees, which include urging further action or comprehensive pharmacy DIR reform that reduces Medicare beneficiary drug costs. - 3/14/2022
Walmart’s global technology operations to go on hiring spree
Walmart Global Tech plans to hire more than 5,000 associates and add new locations in Toronto and Atlanta. - 3/14/2022
AstraZeneca, Merck obtain FDA OK for new Lynparza indication
Lynparza is now approved as an adjuvant treatment for patients with germline BRCA-mutated HER2-negative high risk early breast cancer. - 3/14/2022
Alembic receives FDA tentative nod for generic Opsumit
The Food and Drug Administration has given Alembic tentative approval for macitentan tablets in a dosage strength of 10 mg. - 3/13/2022
Walgreens SVP, general counsel to depart
Elena Kraus is leaving Walgreens, where she served for six years as senior vice president and general counsel, to join Whataburger as executive vice president and chief legal officer. - 3/13/2022
NACDS poll shows support for extending policies offering access to essential services from pharmacies
The services, made possible under the Public Readiness and Emergency Preparedness Act, relate to COVID-19 tests, vaccinations and therapeutics, childhood vaccinations, and flu vaccinations.