PHARMACY

AllianceRx Walgreens Prime earns URAC home delivery accreditation
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime was formed in 2017 through a collaboration between Walgreens and Prime Therapeutics, a leading pharmacy benefit manager.
FDA urges development of opioid analgesic products that deter abuse
In an effort to address the opioid epidemic, the Food and Drug Administration is urging the development of opioid analgesic products that are harder to manipulate and abuse.

Mayne Pharma acquires generic Efudex

Mayne Pharma has completed the acquisition of generic Efudex (fluorouracil cream 5%) from Spear Pharmaceuticals for $20 million.
Pfizer gains FDA nod for Neupogen biosimilar Nivestym

Pfizer has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Nivestym (filgrastim-aafi), a biosimilar to Neupogen (filgrastim).
FDA approves Amneal’s generic potassium chloride

Potassium chloride oral solution had a market value of approximately $185 million for the 12 months ending May 2018, according to IQVIA data.
‘Independent squeeze’ pressures retailers

David Orgel highlights strategies that independent pharmacies and retailers are using to stay ahead of larger competitors, as well as their key asset — an independent spirit.
Agios gets FDA green light for Tibsovo for AML

The Food and Drug Administration has approved Agios Pharmaceuticals’ Tibsovo (ivosidenib) tablets for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) who have a specific genetic mutation.
GNP’s ThoughtSpot 2018 touts services, advocacy

AmerisourceBergen and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are using the annual ThoughtSpot tradeshow in Orlando, Fla. as a spot to debut program enhancements to help its pharmacists serve patients better.
Dr. Reddy’s launches OTC generic Nexium 24 hour capsules

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has received the Food and Drug Administration’s nod for an over-the-counter generic version of AstraZeneca’s Nexium 24 hour capsules (esomeprazole magnesium delayed-release capsules) in a 20-mg dosage strength.
Don’t forget the pharmacy front end

While the checkout area at the front of the store is most often the focus for stimulating impulse sales for stores that have pharmacies, there is a secondary opportunity to grow incremental sales.