Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 19, 2020 1. Abbvie takeover of Allergan pushed back to May due to coronavirus disruptions Full story 2. CVS clarifies policies after 4,000+ workers petition for sick pay, protective gear Full story 3. How top retail pharmacy chains have responded…
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Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 18, 2020 1. Blood sample shortages slowing development of coronavirus treatments Full story 2. Global spending on drugs expected to surpass $1 trillion in 4 years Full story 3. CVS sent staff false information on how to protect against the…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 17, 2020 1. Global hoarding of drugs, supplies feared during coronavirus pandemic Full story 2. 'Dispensing is dying': A look at the future of pharmacy Full story 3. Rite Aid to rebrand pharmacy benefit company as 'Elixir' Full story 4. The…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 16, 2020 1. The 10 most expensive drugs in the US Full story 2. USP panel sends revised compounding standards back for expert review Full story 3. 6 things to know about the leading drug being tested to treat COVID-19 Full…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 12, 2020 1. Florida lawmakers vote to expand pharmacists' roles in fighting coronavirus Full story 2. Trump executive order to boost respirator supply for healthcare workers Full story 3. 15 largest pharmacies in the US Full story 4. The drug partnership playbook —…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 11, 2020 1. CMS launches Part D plan to lower insulin costs Full story 2. Trump sends list of drug pricing policy proposals to Capitol Hill Full story 3. Spread of COVID-19 could last into 2021; WHO says pandemic risk is…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 10, 2020 1. CVS to acquire St. Louis grocery chain's pharmacy business Full story 2. 9 drugmakers banning employee travel during coronavirus outbreak Full story 3. Hikma expands recall of injectable pain drug Full story 4. The drug partnership playbook — How…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 9, 2020 1. Online pharmacy to offer 500 generic drugs for $5 monthly, delivery included Full story 2. Coronavirus prompts fear of respiratory drug shortage Full story 3. Bristol-Myers Squibb reveals new branding after Celgene acquisition Full story 4. How new CDI tech…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 5, 2020 1. Public Citizen slams the FDA for not identifying drug in coronavirus-related shortage Full story 2. Walmart Health vs. CVS MinuteClinic: 4 key differences Full story 3. Even after discounts, drug price hikes have tripled inflation rate,…
Pharmacy E-Newsletter March 4, 2020 1. India limits drug exports, raising concern of coronavirus-linked drug shortages Full story 2. SSM Health partners with Costco to expand drug coverage Full story 3. Top 10 pharma companies by revenue Full story 4. How to reduce unwarranted care variation related…