Sandra Levy
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- 9/13/2020
All Bartell Drugs stores now offering medication take-back kiosks
Bartell’s 67 locations are participating in the Washington State secure drug take-back program, which is intended for the safe disposal of leftover and expired prescriptions. - 9/13/2020
Pfizer CEO says COVID-19 vaccine efficacy will be clear by October
Pfizer said it expects to know by the end of October if its COVID-19 vaccine works, although it isn't known if Americans will receive it before 2021. - 9/13/2020
APhA makes 2 executive appointments
The American Pharmacists Association is welcoming Rafael Saenz as chief of staff and Antonio Ciaccia as its senior advisor for disruptive innovation and practice transformation. - 9/10/2020
Strides Pharma gets FDA OK for generic Meticorten
Prednisone tablets have a market value of roughly $12 million, according to IQVIA July 2020 data. - 9/10/2020
Hikma obtains favorable court ruling for generic Vascepa
Vascepa has a market value of approximately $1.1 billion for the 12 months ended July 2020. - 9/9/2020
GSK, Innoviva win FDA nod for new Trelegy Ellipta indication
Trelegy Ellipta is now approved for the treatment of COPD and asthma. - 9/9/2020
Hikma launches generic Vidaza
Azacitidine for injection had a market value of approximately $82 million for the 12 months ended July 2020, according to IQVIA. - 9/9/2020
Lilly extends $35 co-pay card offering
Eli Lilly's $35 co-pay card is intended to help people with high-deductible insurance plans who otherwise face challenging out-of-pocket costs, as well as those who don't have insurance. - 9/9/2020
CVS Health offers COVID-19 testing for children 12 years old and older
In addition to offering COVID-19 testing for children age 12 years old and older, CVS Health is adding more than 120 testing sites. - 9/9/2020
NACDS flu shot campaign focuses on underserved communities
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is teaming up with the Howard University College of Pharmacy and United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to create awareness about flu vaccines among communities subject to healthcare disparities.
