PHARMACY

Central fill’s patient care proposition
With patient care in focus when it comes to reimbursement, Innovation executives said they have seen chain pharmacies shift their investments to central-fill automation.
Glenmark gets FDA's blessing for generic Aubagio
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received the FDA's OK for generic Aubagio, which had a market value of about $1.6 billion for the year ended September 2018, according to IQVIA.

FamilyWize updates prescription discount mobile app

FamilyWize said its enhanced mobile app optimizes the user experience with customizable features to find the lowest cost prescription prices.
Pharmacist-administered immunization opportunities are expanding

The National Community Pharmacist Association’s John Beckner writes that pharmacists can continue to play a pivotal role in administering immunizations and improving patient health
Nexus gets FDA nod for generic Trisenox

Nexus is offering a generic version of Teva's Trisenox for intravenous use in leukemia patients.
FDA clears new indication for Adcetris

Seattle Genetics' Adcetris injection (brentuximab vedotin) has received the FDA's nod to be used in combination with chemotherapy for adult patients with certain types of peripheral T-cell lymphoma.
CVS Health, Philadelphia organizations launch mock pharmacy for students

CVS Health's partnership with several Philadelphia organizations is bringing a pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship program to pharmacy technicians in the greater Philadelphia area.
Former senator joins Blink Health’s board

Former Sen. Kelly Ayotte will take an active role supporting Blink Health's mission of bringing transparency and affordability to the prescription drug industry.
PQA partnership will create rubric for patient-centered quality measurement

The Pharmacy Quality Alliance is collaborating with NHC and NQF to create a patient-engagement rubric specific to quality measurement.
Lupin receives FDA nod for generic Dacogen

Lupin has received the FDA's green light for generic Dacogen, which has a market value of about $135.9 million.