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- 10/11/2020
FDA gives Emergency Use Authorization for Abbott's COVID-19 IgM antibody blood test
Abbott’s new antibody blood test has shown highly reliable test results with 99.56% specificity and 95% sensitivity for patients tested 15 days after COVID-19 symptom onset. - 10/11/2020
Mallinckrodt files for bankruptcy
Mallinckrodt and its U.S. subsidiaries, including its specialty generics-focused and specialty brands-related subsidiaries, as well as some of its international subsidiaries, have filed Chapter 11 petitions. - 10/11/2020
NPTA launches education, training programs for all PTCB offerings
The National Pharmacy Technician Association is offering advanced training programs in five specialty areas for pharmacy technicians, all of which are recognized by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board. - 10/11/2020
Safe Rx names McGowin to consumer products role, adds board members
Jason McGowin will lead the retail and direct-to-consumer business for Safe Rx's consumer product line, including its Locking Pill Bottle. - 10/8/2020
CVS Health encourages patients to pick up medications, supplies as Hurricane Delta approaches
CVS Pharmacy has been reaching out to its patients via text message and email to remind them to refill prescriptions as Hurricane Delta approaches the Gulf Coast. - 10/8/2020
NACDS praises HHS report recognizing pharmacy’s role in hypertension control
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores lauded The Surgeon General’s ‘Call to Action’ report for noting that community pharmacies are in a central position to help patients with hypertension management and control. - 10/8/2020
Omnicell launches EnlivenHealth to aid retail pharmacies, health plans in improving patient outcomes
Omnicell is launching EnlivenHealth with the aim of moving value-based care forward and improving patient outcomes. - 10/8/2020
Par releases generic Kuvan
Kuvan tablet and powder for oral solution had a market value of approximately $489 million for the 12 months ended June 30, 2020. - 10/7/2020
Hy-Vee Pharmacy expands free COVID-19 testing to more than 150 locations
Hy-Vee's expanded testing builds on its earlier testing efforts rolled out to 11 locations in August. - 10/7/2020
CVS Pharmacy reports consumer satisfaction with its ‘Tested to Be Trusted’ program
Following the rollout of “Tested to Be Trusted,” CVS Pharmacy saw a boost of more than 14 times growth in share across the vitamins and supplements category.