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- 3/18/2020
Compounding pharmacies get FDA approval to produce hand sanitizers
Steven Hoffart, owner and operator of Magnolia Pharmacy in Magnolia, Texas, has compounded several orders of pharmaceutical-grade, alcohol-based hand sanitizers for use by first responders. - 3/18/2020
Dr. Reddy's launches pre-filled naloxone syringes
Naloxone hydrochloride injection had a market value of roughly $31 million for the most recent 12 months ended January 2020, according to IQVIA. - 3/18/2020
FIP updates COVID-19 guidelines for pharmacists worldwide
The FIP has issued updated global guidance for pharmacists in community, hospital and clinical biology on COVID-19, replacing its first guidance released last month. - 3/18/2020
Cardinal Health names Heller CFO
Jason Hollar succeeds Dave Evans as Cardinal Health's CFO. - 3/17/2020
CVS Health's Aetna unit to offer Medicare members zero co-pay telemedicine visits
CVS Health's Aetna unit will offer zero co-pay telemedicine visits for any reason to all Individual and Group Medicare Advantage members. - 3/17/2020
NACDS offers state-level policy suggestions for addressing COVID-19
NACDS reports that states have requested input on ways to leverage pharmacies and pharmacists through executive orders, proclamations and declarations. - 3/16/2020
Dr. Reddy's launches 1st generic of Geodon for injection
The Geodon for injection brand had a market value of approximately $21.8 million for the most recent 12 months ended January 2020, according to IQVIA. - 3/16/2020
IQVIA report: Global medicine spending to top $1.1T by 2024
IQVIA reports that global use of medicine has increased at a 3% compound annual growth rate since 2014, slowing from a 4% rate from 2009–2014. - 3/16/2020
Amneal names CFO
Tasos Konidaris succeeds Todd Branning as Amneal's senior vice president and chief financial officer. - 3/16/2020
NACDS suggests federal policies to empower pharmacies during COVID-19 outbreak
NACDS is urging Congress and the Administration to take immediate steps to further optimize the critical role pharmacy plays in helping to respond to this national emergency.