PHARMACY

Paratek gets FDA green light for two drugs
Paratek has received the FDA's nod for Nuzyra for community-acquired bacterial pneumonia and acute skin and skin structure infections, as well as Seysera for acne.
FDA approves Pfizer’s Vizimpro for non-small cell lung cancer
With FDA approval of Vizimpro, Pfizer now offers two medicines that can tackle three different forms of mutation-driven lung cancer.

Lupin intros generic Temovate ointment

Lupin is launching the generic version of Fougera's temovate ointment, which has a market value of about $93.4 million.
Kmart Pharmacy to offer free flu shots

Through April 30, 2019, Kmart Pharmacy is offering free flu shots, including the Fluzone High-Dose influenza vaccine, and allowing Shop Your Way benefits to members $5 Cashback points when they get a flu shot.
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.
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.
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.