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Calif. biopharma co. to shut down | Manufacturing issues arise for Novartis' CAR-T therapy | Why Anthem doesn't want to own primary care practices | 6 pharmacy programs win ASHP Best Practices Award

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 12, 2019 1. Sienna Biopharmaceuticals to shut down by end of week Full story 2. Manufacturing difficulties arise for Novartis' CAR-T therapy Full story 3. ASHP honors 6 pharmacy programs with 2019 Best Practices Awards Full story 4. Two ingredients that should be part…

Amazon's PillPack strikes deal with BCBS | Walgreens, Kroger form GPO | Mount Sinai's ED is a 'war zone,' nurse says | CVS hit with $3.6M fine

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 11, 2019 1. BCBS of Massachusetts integrates with PillPack Full story 2. $2M drug not world's most expensive, Zolgensma developer says Full story 3. CVS fined $3.6M for failing to follow California recycling law Full story 4. How to reduce unwarranted care variation…

AMA urges Walmart to delay 'restrictive' pharmacy policy | 5 trends shaping health system pharmacies | Civica Rx to ship 8 critical drugs to hospitals | House GOP unveil new drug pricing bill

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 10, 2019 1. AMA urges Walmart to delay policy that restricts patients' access to critical drugs Full story 2. 5 trends health system pharmacies can expect in 2020 Full story 3. Rapid FDA drug approvals raise patient safety concerns Full story…

UnitedHealth to buy struggling specialty pharmacy | What Walgreens' CEO sees as key to survival | Retail drug costs decreased in 2018, study finds | UPMC to close hospital in '20

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 9, 2019 1. UnitedHealth to acquire struggling specialty pharmacy Full story 2. Pharmaceutical layoffs up nearly 6% from last year Full story 3. 2018 retail drug costs decreased for first time in 45 years Full story 4. Best practices for the…

How 5 health systems are using 340B savings | FDA testing diabetes med for carcinogen | Amazon, Novartis partner | NYC Health + Hospitals expands role of clinical pharmacist | Feds question qualifications of NFL quarterback-turned-hospital CEO

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 5, 2019 1. How 5 health systems are using their 340B savings Full story 2. FDA now testing diabetes drugs for carcinogen Full story 3. Another generic drugmaker settles price-fixing probe Full story 4. High drug costs are pushing patients to abandon…

CHS pharmacy director: 'We are training kids for jobs that won't exist' | M&A update: 6 drugmaker deals | Big Pharma, labor unions team up to stop drug pricing bills | Another rural NY hospital to close campus

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 4, 2019 1. Big Pharma, labor unions partner to fight bills to lower drug prices Full story 2. Pelosi drug pricing bill would cost $1 trillion annually for a decade, White House says Full story 3. 'We're training our kids for…

Walgreens, other pharmacies sue drugmakers over diabetes pill price | 340B hospitals balk at giving drug pricing info to CMS | CVS to buy Ill. health plan | Trump may reduce drugmaker protections in trade deal

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 3, 2019 1. Walgreens, 2 other pharmacies sue drugmakers, allege $2.8B in overcharges for diabetes med Full story 2. Trump may reduce market exclusivity period for brand-name drugmakers in new trade deal Full story 3. 340B hospitals balk at giving pricing, payment…

Bladder cancer drug shortage has caused deaths, UPMC urologist says | 7 drug, device approvals | Juno Therapeutics co-founder to launch new drug company | NY hospital closes campus

Pharmacy E-Newsletter December 2, 2019 1. Bladder cancer drug shortage has caused deaths, UPMC urologist says Full story 2. Juno Therapeutics co-founder starting new drug company Full story 3. Woman suing Philadelphia pharmacy accused of exposing her HIV status Full story 4. Fix your organization's 7 blind…

How Amazon is tackling medication adherence | Costly claims against pharmacists are rising: 8 notes | Texas system closes hospital, lays off 975 | Feds launch criminal probe into opioid makers, distributors

Pharmacy E-Newsletter November 27, 2019 1. Amazon Alexa will now remind Giant Eagle pharmacy patients to take medication Full story 2. Teva, generic drugmakers may soon resolve price-fixing probe Full story 3. Costly claims against pharmacists are rising: 8 things to know Full story 4. Best…

Cincinnati Children's admits to drug dosage error | UnitedHealth to open Medicare hubs in Walgreens stores | Starboard Value takes stake in CVS | 23 exec moves

Pharmacy E-Newsletter November 26, 2019 1. Starboard Value takes stake in CVS Health Full story 2. Cincinnati Children's admits to giving patients improper doses of blood pressure drug Full story 3. UnitedHealth to open Medicare centers in Walgreens stores Full story 4. High drug costs are…