PHARMACY

Norton Healthcare to take over 8 clinics in Louisville-area Walgreens stores
The clinics, which already exist inside three stores in southern Indiana and Louisville, Ky., will transition to Norton Healthcare in early 2019, the companies said, noting that they would then be named Norton Prompt Care at Walgreens.
FDA gives Merck the green light for two new HIV drugs
Merck's Delstrigo and Pifeltro HIV medicines have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration.

AAP issues flu vaccine recommendations for 2018-2019

The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that all children should receive the flu shot as soon as it is available.
AMCP calls on FDA to finalize guidance on biosimilar interchangeability

The Academy of Managed Care is urging the Food and Drug Administration to issue its final guidance on biosimilar interchangeability standards and to provide education on substituting interchangeable products.
AAM to FDA: support measures to improve biosimilar competition

The Association for Accessible Medicines is calling on the Food and Drug Administration to support stronger policies that encourage biosimilar market growth.
NCPA names federal, state government affairs VP

Anne Cassity, who formerly managed NCPA's federal advocacy program, has rejoined the organization to serve as vice president of federal and state government affairs.
Rite Aid offers sweet incentive for flu shots in California

The retailer is offering patients who get immunized against the flu a coupon for one free scoop of Thrifty Ice Cream, which they can redeem at any California location with a Thrifty Ice Cream counter.
CVS Health kicks off free wellness screenings in 11 markets

CVS Health has kicked off its annual Project Health campaign, which has provided more than $122 million worth of free health services since 2006.
ID Verification: Dispensing controlled substances to the right patients

LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Bobbie Riley and Erin Benson, take a look at the need to more closely control the dispensing of prescriptions and controlled substances to help curb the opioid epidemic.
Catalent inks supply deal with Aucta and Upsher-Smith for generic Sabril

Upsher-Smith Laboratories will launch vigabatrin for oral solution under the brand name Vigadrone under the agreement.