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- 2/25/2021
Teva intros generic Cytomel
Teva's generic Cytomel is used as replacement therapy for certain cases of underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). - 2/25/2021
FDA allows more flexible storage, transportation conditions for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine
The Food and Drug Administration is allowing undiluted frozen vials of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to be transported and stored at conventional temperatures commonly found in pharmaceutical freezers for a period of up to two weeks. - 2/25/2021
Sarepta obtains FDA OK for Amondys 45
Sarepta's Amondys 45 provides a targeted treatment option for Duchenne muscular dystrophy patients with a confirmed mutation of the DMD gene that is amenable to exon 45 skipping. - 2/25/2021
NACDS, NACCHO discuss pharmacy partnerships with health departments for COVID-19 vaccines
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Association of County and City Health Officials hosted a webinar focused on local health department and pharmacy partnerships’ role in aiding COVID-19 vaccine administration. - 2/24/2021
Welldoc to integrate BlueStar app capabilities into Lilly's connected insulin solutions
Lilly and Welldoc will team up to create a new version of the BlueStar insulin management solution that integrates insulin dosing data for several Lilly insulins. - 2/24/2021
Trade groups respond to Biden’s executive order on supply chains
The American Pharmacists Association, and the Associataion for Accessible Medicines praised President Biden's executive order on America’s supply chains as an important step in determining the best ways to ensure the security and resiliency of the pharmaceutical and medical supply chains. - 2/23/2021
CVS Health offering COVID-19 vaccines in 6 more states
CVS Health has approximately 570,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines available across 17 states through its latest allocation. - 2/23/2021
CVS Health touts 2020 affordable housing investments
CVS Health’s investments over the past year will lead to the construction and rehabilitation of more than 2,800 affordable housing units in 30 cities, across 12 states. - 2/23/2021
NACDS makes 3 executive moves
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Chris Krese will lead congressional relations and communications, while Christie Boutte and Kathleen Jaeger will assume new policy and advocacy roles. - 2/23/2021
Hikma debuts thiamine hydrochloride injection
Thiamine hydrochloride injection had a market value of approximately $33 million in the 12 months ended November 2020, according to IQVIA.