PHARMACY

FDA gives green light to 60 Degrees Pharmaceutical’s Arakoda for malaria prevention
FDA clears Arakoda, the first drug approval for the prevention of malaria in almost two decades.
Aralez to sell assets valued at $250M amid Chapter 11 filing
Specialty pharmaceutical firm Aralez to sell assets and commence proceedings under CCAA in Canada and Chapter 11 in the United States.

Regeneron and Sanofi launch Kevzara Pen for RA patients

Regeneron and Sanofi's Kevzara's pre-filled pen was designed to help patients with rheumatoid arthritis who have grip and dexterity problems.
Rite Aid rolls out seasonal flu shots

Ahead of flu season, Rite Aid on Friday announced the availability of seasonal flu shots at more than 2,500 of its pharmacies.
FDA approves Kyowa Kirin's Poteligeo for 2 types of rare cancer

FDA's approval of Poteligeo injection provides treatment options for rare, and hard-to-treat types of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Seqirus begins shipping 2018-2019 influenza vaccines

More than 50 million doses of Sequirus' influenza vaccines are on their way for the upcoming flu season.
CoverMyMeds: Many scripts unfilled due to high cost of medications

With high deductible plans on the rise, new research finds that the majority of patients are surprised by the high cost of the medications they are prescribed; 50% are leaving their scripts unfilled.
CVS Health touts ability to bring care close to home

CVS Health is highlighting the ways that its MinuteClinic locations and its newly launched telehealth video visits make quality care more accessible to patients.
Report: Merck’s experimental Ebola vaccine to be used amid Congo outbreak

Merck's experimental Ebola vaccine is being deployed for the second time, according to a recent Reuters report.
UnitedHealth reportedly in tentative agreement to buy Genoa Healthcare

A UnitedHealth deal to buy Genoa Healthcare would include more than 400 pharmacies within community mental health centers, according to an Axios report.