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CVS Health removes 17 drugs as part of its 2018 formulary management strategy
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health on Wednesday outlined its plan for formulary management in 2018, which includes the removal of 17 products from its Standard Control Formulary. The move is part of the company’s rigorous approach to formulary management that it began in 2012. Since starting this effort, the company said it will bring $13.4 billion in cumulative savings to its pharmacy benefits manager clients through 2018.
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Perrigo launches generic Transderm Scop
DUBLIN — Perrigo and Aveva Drug Delivery Systems have announced the introduction of their generic of Transderm Scop (scopolamine, 1.5 mg) patch. The patch is indicated to prevent nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness, as well as recovery from anesthesia after surgery.