PHARMACY

NACDS’ Anderson touts pharmacists’ role in diabetes management
The important role of community pharmacy practice and of NACDS members’ philanthropic initiatives in helping to prevent and manage diabetes are highlighted in a National Association of Chain Drug Stores op-ed published by Morning Consult.
Mature voters in Arizona support Medicare negotiating drug prices: Survey
Almost three quarters (72%) of voters age 50 and over in Arizona support allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, according to a new AARP poll conducted in partnership with Politico.

FDA approves Tpoxx, the first drug to treat smallpox

The Food and Drug Administration has given the green light for Siga Technologies’ Tpoxx (tecovirimat), the first drug with an indication for the treatment of smallpox.
Mayne launches generic Kapvay tablets

Clonidine extended-release tablets had a market value of approximately $60 million for the 12 months ending April 30, 2018, according to IQVIA data.
Pfizer to reorganize into 3 business divisions

Pfizer is organizing itself into three different businesses: innovative medicines, consumer healthcare, and an established medicines division.
McKesson ideaShare 2018 vendors donate items to Nevada Childhood Cancer Foundation

More than 170 exhibitors of McKesson ideaShare 2018 closed out the annual conference held this week in Las Vegas with a donation of 1000s of personal hygiene items.
Lupin launches generic Macrodantin capsules

Lupin has received the green light from the Food and Drug Administration for the generic version of Alvogen Malta Operation’s Macrodantin capsules (nitrofurantoin capsules (macrocrystals), in 50 mg and 100 mg dosage strengths.
Women in Pharmacy welcomes Puerto Rico chapter, celebrates female trailblazers

Cardinal Health celebrated its Women in Pharmacy community, now in its eighth year, at Cardinal Health RBC 2018 in San Diego during two morning events — a leadership forum followed by the annual Mix, Mingle and Mocha Reception. During the events, the Cardinal Health WIP community welcomed the latest chapter to join its ranks — pharmacy owners from Puerto Rico.
CVS Health expands opioid abuse-prevention efforts in 2 states

CVS Health expands initiatives to fight opioid abuse in Maryland and California.
Blink Health partners with Blue Eagle Health to offer generics at low prices

E-commerce service Blink Health is partnering with Blue Eagle Health, a new pharmacy benefits admnistrator, to offer patients low prices for generic prescriptions.