PHARMACY

FDA OKs expanded indication for Gardasil 9
Merck Sharp & Dohme's Gardasil 9 vaccine is now approved for use by women and men between the ages of 27 to 45 years old.
FDA kicks off new efforts to advance complex generics
The FDA today announced guidance documents to advance the development of generic transdermal and topical delivery systems.

Dr. Reddy's launches generic Welchol

Dr. Reddy's is unveiling a generic version of Daiichi Sankyo's Welchol tablets, which had a market value of about $471 million.
NCPA Convention sees multiple honors awarded

Among the awards bestowed at its annual convention, the National Community Pharmacists Association posthumously awarded the 2017 Calvin J. Anthony Lifetime Achievement Award to Sharlea Leatherwood.
Breckenridge gets FDA approval for generic Daliresp for COPD

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical has received the Food and Drug Administration's nod for generic Daliresp tablets, which had a market value of $211 million.
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.
Walgreens survey finds 70% of Americans planning to get flu shot

In anticipation of flu season, 54% of people surveyed by Walgreens said they planned to get a flu vaccine earlier this year, with 70% saying they expected to get a flu shot at some point this year.
Leadiant Bioscience gets FDA green light for Revcovi

Leadiant Bioscience has received the FDA's nod for a new enzyme replacement therapy for ADA-SCID, an ultrarare genetic disorder.
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.
Blink Health launches free Rx home delivery

Blink Health, the pharmacy app which provides savings on prescriptions, now is offering customers home delivery.