Sandra Levy
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- 10/24/2021
Strides completes acquisition of Endo’s U.S. manufacturing facility
Strides has completed the acquisition of a manufacturing facility in New York, a portfolio of 20 commercial products and a basket of dormant ANDA’s. - 10/24/2021
BioCareSD debuts specialty medication
Uplizna is used to treat adults with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder who are anti-aquaporin-4 (AQP4) antibody positive. - 10/21/2021
Padagis releases generic Doxil
Doxil liposome injection had a market value of roughly $98 million for the 12 months ended August 2021, according to IQVIA. - 10/21/2021
Retailers begin offering Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots
Walgreens, Hy-Vee, CVS Health, Walmart and Sam’s Club have begun administering Moderna and J&J COVID-19 vaccine booster shots to eligible patients. - 10/21/2021
Amber Specialty Pharmacy promotes 3 executives
John Ortner was named senior vice president of finance and chief administration officer; Micaila Ruiz is now senior vice president, COO and chief pharmacy officer; and Julie Zatizabal was appointed chief revenue officer. - 10/21/2021
CDC expands eligibility for COVID-19 booster shots
There are now booster recommendations for all three available COVID-19 vaccines, and eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. - 10/20/2021
FDA authorizes Moderna, J&J COVID-19 booster shots, clears mix-and-match brands
The FDA plans to further assess the benefits and risks of the use of booster doses in additional populations, and update the healthcare community and public in the coming weeks. - 10/20/2021
FDA approves new indication for Regeneron, Sanofi’s Dupixent
Dupixent is now approved as an add-on maintenance treatment for patients ages 6 to 11 years old with moderate to severe asthma. - 10/20/2021
NCPA, MPECrx launch Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership initiative
Pathways to Pharmacy Ownership is an initiative from the National Community Pharmacists Association and Minority Pharmacist Entrepreneur Conference that encourages and supports independent pharmacy ownership among minority pharmacists. - 10/20/2021
Walgreens Boots Alliance highlights expanding mental health resources
Walgreens Boots Alliance is expanding mental health first aid training for more than 27,000 Walgreens pharmacists, and rolling out new services to meet the growing need in communities across Europe and the United Kingdom.
