PHARMACY

FDA OKs first generic under new approval pathway
The Food and Drug Administration gave the green light for several strengths of potassium chloride oral solution as the first generic drugs to receive a Competitive Generic Therapy designation.
MinuteClinic launches telehealth Video Visits
CVS Health said MinuteClinic Video Visits will provide patients with access to care 24 hours a day, seven days a week via telehealth appointments initiated in the CVS Pharmacy app and using Teladoc's technology platform.

Allergan, Editas Medicine to develop genomic medicines to treat eye diseases

Allergan's and Editas Medicine's partnership will help people with eye diseases caused by gene mutations.
Report: Genoa Healthcare may be for sale

Advent International is holding talks with potential buyers, including Walgreens Boots Alliance, for a sale of Genoa Healthcare, Bloomberg has reported.
Despite new PBM revenues, Diplomat posts slight Q2 loss

Diplomat Pharmacy is beginning to see revenue growth from its recently launched PBM segment, but the Flint, Mich.-based company still swung to a slight loss in the second quarter, according to the company's earnings announcement Monday.
FDA approves new indication, vial presentation for Teva's Granix

Teva’s Neupogen biosimilar Granix has been granted FDA approval for updated indication and vial presentation, which it said would provide pediatric patients with new treatment options.
ANI looks to boost pipeline with WellSpring Pharma acquisition

ANI expects its acquisition of Canadian CDMO WellSpring Pharma to spur the growth of its generics pipeline.
Genoa reportedly opens clinic pharmacy in Mankato, Minn.

Open Door Health Center, a Mankato, Minn.-based clinic boasts the introduction of pharmacy services via Genoa Healthcare.
Zydus Cadila gets 2 FDA nods, 1 tentative

Zydus Cadila's azithromycin received FDA approval, along with tentative approval for a generic of erectile dysfunction drug Levitra.
Alembic underscores safety of valsartan products

On the heels of the FDA's recall of certain valsartan-containing products, Alembic is assuring pharmacists, doctors and patients that its products containing valsartan are safe.