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MinuteClinic surpasses 10 millionth patient visit mark
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — MinuteClinic has surpassed 10 million patient visits since opening its doors in 2000.
The retail clinic operator, which is owned by CVS Caremark, said that the 10 millionth patient was seen at a clinic in Quincy, Mass., one of the communities where MinuteClinic has opened new locations in the past 18 months.
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Lannett receives FDA approval for generic Ionamin
PHILADELPHIA — The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic version of a short-term adjunct treatment for obesity.
Lannett said that the FDA approved its abbreviated new drug application for phentermine resin extended-release capsules in the 15-mg and 30-mg strengths. The drug, which is equivalent to UCB's Ionamin, will be sold in bariatric clinics.