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  • Universal American pilots Rx network emphasizing pharmacist-practitioner collaboration

    WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. -- Universal American announced Monday that the Accountable Care Coalition of the Tri-Counties, a Medicare Shared Savings Program ACO formed with primary care physicians in Charleston, S.C., will conduct a pilot with a network of independently-owned pharmacies. The pharmacies are part of Community PerformanceRx MSO, the first nationally-integrated pharmacy management services organization and a wholly owned subsidiary of PrescribeWellness.

  • Aurobindo launches its Nexium generic

    EAST WINDSOR, N.J. — Aurobindo Pharma USA on Tuesday announced the launch of its Nexium generic.  has launched its generic of Nexium (esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release capsules. 
     
    The drug is indicated to treat gastroesophageal reflux disease reduce the risk of NSAID-associated gastric ulcer. Aurobindo’s generic will be available in 20- and 40-mg dosage strengths. 
     

  • Walgreens, Aurora Health Care to partner on 8 retail clinics

    DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Aurora Health Care on Tuesday announced that Aurora Health Care will own and operate, and provide all clinical services at, eight retail health clinics to be located within Walgreens stores across eastern Wisconsin.

  • DSN, VaxServe launch immunization resource site for pharm techs

    As pharmacist-provided clinical services continue to expand, the role of the technician also is expanding. Immunization delivery is now an expected offering in most community pharmacies. To support the additional responsibilities of the technician, Drug Store News has partnered with VaxServe to develop a set of immunization resources specifically for pharmacy technicians.

  • Thrifty White named 2016 Pharmacy Innovator

    DSN has named Thrifty White Pharmacy its 2016 Pharmacy Innovator award winner. DSN publisher Eric Savitch and editor in chief/associate publisher Rob Eder presented the award to Thrifty White president and CEO Bob Narveson, COO Tim Weippert and key members of the company’s pharmacy leadership team at an exclusive reception at Minneapolis’ Butcher and the Boar restaurant.

  • Genteel alternate-site lancet device gains FDA clearance

    MIDLAND, Texas — Genteel on Tuesday announced clearance by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration for its “gentle” lancing device. Genteel is the only FDA-cleared standalone lancing device that performs ample blood draw from other body sites as well as fingers.

  • Omnicell to acquire Ateb

    MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — In a move that will bring together two companies focused on medication adherence solutions, Omnicell announced Tuesday that it would be acquiring Ateb and its Canadian affiliate Ateb Canada. 
     

  • QS/1 joins retailers, PBMs at MTM and Adherence Innovations Summit

    CHICAGO — Strategic Solutions Network’s fourth annual MTM and Medication Adherence Innovations Summit brought some 70 healthcare professionals and industry leaders together recently to discuss how best to improve patient adherence.
     
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