PHARMACY

Legislators to Azar: Eliminate retroactive DIR fees
Retroactive fees charged to pharmacies weeks or months after a prescription is dispensed artificially inflate costs to patients, says NCPA CEO Douglas Hoey.
CVS Health to raise up to $10M for American Cancer Society
CVS Health, serving as the American Cancer Society's official retail pharmacy partner, said it had pledged to raise $10 million in three years to eliminate cancer through in-store donations at CVS Pharmacy locations.

NACDS' Anderson highlights National Immunization Awareness Month

NACDS president Steve Anderson highlights progress made in pharmacists' expanded role as National Immunization Awareness Month begins.
Upsher-Smith gets FDA green light for generic Targretin

Upsher-Smith gets FDA nod for generic Targretin. The product is indicated for the treatment of skin problems from cutaneous T-cell lymphoma.
Walgreens’ Senior Day to focus on fall prevention

Walgreens stores will be sharing prevention tips for seniors at risk of tripping and falling as part of its Senior Day on Aug. 7.
GeoVax Labs partners with Emory University to develop HPV vaccine

GeoVax Labs and Emory University are embarking on developing a therapeutic vaccine for human papillomavirus infection that focuses on head and neck cancer.
Assembly Biosciences gets FDA fast track for hepatitis B treatment

Assembly Biosciences gains Food and Drug Administration fast-track designation for its oral HBV core inhibitor.
FDA approves Shionogi’s Mulpleta

FDA gives nod to Shionogi’s Mulpleta (lusutrombopag) for adults with chronic liver disease who are expected to have medical or dental procedures.
Kroger’s Little Clinic gets Joint Commission accreditation

To receive the Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for the fourth time, the Little Clinic was required to demonstrate continuous compliance with the organization’s standards.
CVS Pharmacy brings ScriptPath label, overview to California

CVS Pharmacy's new ScriptPath Prescription Label and Prescription Overview helps patients understand the best time of day to take their prescribed medications.