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23andMe to offer direct-to-consumer pharmacogenetics reports
The FDA has authorized 23andMe's direct-to-consumer test for detecting genetic variants that may be associated with medication metabolism.
Jazz Pharmaceuticals gets FDA nod for Xyrem for pediatric patients
Jazz Pharmaceuticals' FDA approval of a new indication for Xyrem gives narcolepsy patients age seven years old and older a treatment for cataplexy, or excessive daytime sleepiness,

Fresenius Kabi launches Simplist in prefilled syringe

Fresenius Kabi is offering the first FDA-approved prefilled delivery system for palonosetron hydrochloride injection for cancer patients.
FDA gives green light to Regeneron’s Libtayo

The FDA has approved Regeneron’s Libtayo for metastatic cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma, the second-most common cancer in the United States.
CVS Health expands MinuteClinic Video Visits to 7 more states

CVS Health’s MinuteClinic is now offering virtual health care visits in 16 states.
Q&A: Women in pharmacy lead through practice

In honor of Women's Pharmacy Day, Drug Store News spoke to three industry professionals and one pharmacy student about the current state and the future of women in pharmacy.
FDA approves Pfizer’s Vizimpro for non-small cell lung cancer

With FDA approval of Vizimpro, Pfizer now offers two medicines that can tackle three different forms of mutation-driven lung cancer.
Proactive steps can keep pharmacists safe

Retail pharmacists face a number of occupational hazards, and the key to mitigating risks that could compromise pharmacist safety is assessing risk with an eye toward compliance.
FDA approves Roche’s Hemlibra for hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors

Roche's Hemlibra offers a new subcutaneous administration once weekly, every two weeks or every four weeks.
Eli Lilly gets FDA green light for Emgality for migraine

Eli Lilly's FDA approval for Emgality is bringing a new preventive treatment of migraine to adults.

23andMe to offer direct-to-consumer pharmacogenetics reports

Jazz Pharmaceuticals gets FDA nod for Xyrem for pediatric patients

Fresenius Kabi launches Simplist in prefilled syringe

FDA gives green light to Regeneron’s Libtayo

CVS Health expands MinuteClinic Video Visits to 7 more states

Q&A: Women in pharmacy lead through practice

FDA approves Pfizer’s Vizimpro for non-small cell lung cancer

Proactive steps can keep pharmacists safe

FDA approves Roche’s Hemlibra for hemophilia A without factor VIII inhibitors

Eli Lilly gets FDA green light for Emgality for migraine