PHARMACY

Meitheal Pharmaceuticals acquires Contepo from Nabriva Therapeutics
Contepo is an intravenous broad-spectrum antibiotic for treating multi-drug resistant strains that cause urinary tract infections.
CenterWell to open 23 senior primary care centers at Walmart locations in four states
The centers will be located in a clinical office space formerly occupied by Walmart Health.

Boehringer Ingelheim, GoodRx launch patient affordability initiative for Humira biosimilar

Boehringer and GoodRx are offering the Humira biosimilar at a 92% discount from the Humira list price.
Navitus releases annual Drug Trend Report

Navitus said that 29% of commercial clients paid less for prescription drugs in 2023 than they did the previous year.
Abbott issues voluntary medical device correction for some FreeStyle Libre 3 Sensors

This voluntary medical device correction impacts a small subset of FreeStyle Libre 3 sensors from among those within three lots in the United States
Long Grove receives FDA nod for premix Vasopressin

Vasopressin in sodium chloride injection is generally used to increase blood pressure when other measures have failed for patients in critical hypotensive shock.
CVS Caremark defines future of pharmacy benefit management

CVS Caremark is pledging to deliver transparency and lower drug costs.
FDA gives Lupin tentative OK for generic Sutab

Sodium sulfate, magnesium sulfate, and potassium chloride tablets are indicated for cleansing of the colon as a preparation for colonoscopy in adults.
Lupin divests U.S. commercial women's health specialty business to Evofem

Lupin's U.S. commercial women's health specialty business is primarily focused on commercializing Solosec 2 g oral granules.
Walgreens receives BARDA Project NextGen award to conduct novel COVID-19 decentralized clinical study

The study aims to enhance U.S. public health preparedness through the Walgreens community pharmacy network, improving access and diversity in clinical trials via a $25 million award.