PHARMACY

Mallinckrodt to spin specialty generics business off to shareholders
The move would create two independent, publicly traded companies — one of which offers branded specialty products, the other offering niche specialty generics and active pharmaceutical ingredient manufacturing.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime Survey uncovers medication management habits
In light of the survey results, AllianceRx recommended five steps to improve the experience of managing prescriptions easier.

TCGRx acquires Parata Systems

The combined company will operate under the Parata Systems brand and be headquartered in Durham, N.C., with additional facilities in Wisconsin.
CVS Caremark unveils new PBM services pricing

CVS Caremark’s new Guaranteed Net Cost pricing model is looking to offer better cost predictability for plan sponsors.
AbbVie, Pfizer ink agreement on Humira biosimilar

Under a licensing agreement AbbVie, Pfizer will be able to launch its Humira biosimilar in the United States Nov. 20, 2023.
Chains urge flu shots during National Influenza Vaccination Week

Both CVS Health and Rite Aid on Monday highlighted the availability of flu shots nationwide as part of the week of awareness, which began in 2005.
Lupin launches generic nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream

Lupin has introduced generic nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide cream, which had a market value of $54.3 million, according to IQVIA data for the 12 months ended September 2018.
Albertsons partnership brings ‘clinic of the future’ to Arizona Safeway stores

Two Safeway locations in Arizona now feature the Akos Med Clinic, an artificial intelligence- and augmented reality-powered medical station.
NACDS Foundation dinner brings in more than $1.8M for patient-care initiatives

Michael Fraser, CEO of ASTHO, received NACDS Foundation's 2018 Excellence in Patient Care Award at its annual dinner, which raised more than $1.8 million.
CVS Health, Northwell Health to increase HIV testing in NYC area

Northwell Health and CVS Health are kicking off a pilot program offering free HIV testing in New York's Long Island and Queens communities.