Biogen’s Tecfidera is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis and is the first generic of any MS treatment in an oral solid dosage form.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the American Pharmacists Association, and the National Community Pharmacists Association praised the Department of Health and Human Services for taking action to increase pharmacists’ role in providing childhood vaccinations.
The American Pharmacists Association has lodged its opposition to mandatory mail-order prescriptions in light of reports of disruption in the postal service’s delivery of medications.
The chain is encouraging all age groups to get flu shots as soon as possible to bolster their immune systems and minimize the number of flu hospitalizations this year as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.