Charlottesville, Va.-based UVA Health has opened a central pharmacy facility to support its expanding specialty and home delivery pharmacy services. The 40,000-square-foot center, located in North Fork, Va., features an automation system designed to process up to 4,000 prescriptions per…
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Novo Nordisk’s high-dose formulation of its blockbuster weight loss drug Wegovy has been approved by the FDA. The agency approved Wegovy “HD,” a 7.2-mg injection of semaglutide, to reduce excess body weight and support long-term weight management, according to a…
The Trump administration has expanded its TrumpRx drug pricing platform to 54 medications, adding 11 drugs since its February launch, as questions persist about the site’s overall impact on prescription costs. The site debuted with 43 brand-name drugs and is…
The FDA has launched a nationwide recall of children’s ibuprofen affecting nearly 90,000 bottles due to contamination concerns. The recall involves children’s ibuprofen oral suspension, USP, 100 milligrams per 5 milliters, 4-fluid ounce or 120-milliter bottles manufactured for Taro Pharmaceuticals…
Three therapies across dermatology, weight loss and infectious disease are expected to shape the drug pipeline in 2026. The outlook comes from a March 9 Optum Rx report, which highlights a broader shift toward oral, more convenient treatments that could…
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The number of active drug shortages has declined sharply since June, according to the FDA’s database. As of March 19, 76 drugs are in shortage, down from 194 in mid-June. The database is updated daily to reflect manufacturing recoveries, regulatory…
The American Society of Health-System Pharmacists matched 3,872 individuals with 1,567 pharmacy residency programs in phase 1 of its 2026 Pharmacy Residency Match. An additional 764 postgraduate first-year residents accepted PGY-2 positions at their current organizations through the ASHP’s early…
The FDA has approved Johnson & Johnson’s Icotyde (icotrokinra) as the first and only oral peptide to target the interleukin-23 receptor for the treatment of moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis. Icotyde is approved for adults and pediatric patients age 12 and older…
Pharmacy benefit manager Script Care has reached a $135,000 settlement with Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond, resolving concerns over its pharmacy audit practices in the state. The settlement follows a review of 27 audits involving 24 Oklahoma pharmacies, according to…
Through the National Cancer Institute, HHS has launched a $200 million initiative to establish public-private partnerships to study cancer vaccines, according to a March 17 report from The Wall Street Journal. The clinical trials will focus on various vaccine types…