The FDA has approved Novartis’ Rhapsido (remibrutinib) for adults with symptomatic dermographism whose symptoms are inadequately controlled with H1 antihistamines. Rhapsido is the first treatment approved for symptomatic dermographism, according to an Oct. 7 news release. The oral selective BTK…

The FDA has flagged four deaths among patients receiving Newron Pharmaceuticals’ investigational schizophrenia drug evenamide as a potential safety signal in its written explanation of a clinical hold on U.S. sites in a phase 3 trial. The four deaths occurred…

CVS Health unveiled its first pharmacy-focused CVS Pharmacy in the Boston area Oct. 7. The site is meant to expand access to medications, immunizations and other pharmacist-provided services in the community. Nearly 20 pharmacy-focused locations will open in select communities…

The FDA has flagged patient safety risks tied to nine products sold through Amazon that the agency said are unapproved new drugs marketed to treat sexually transmitted infections or their symptoms. The agency identified the violations after reviewing labeling for…

The FDA has approved AbbVie’s Juvmo (tavapadon) tablets for adults with Parkinson’s disease, making it the first and only selective D1/D5 receptor agonist approved for adults with the condition. The once-daily treatment can be taken with or without oral levodopa…

The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America filed a lawsuit Oct. 7 challenging CMS’ mandatory Global Benchmark for Efficient Drug Pricing, arguing the agency lacks the authority to impose international price benchmarks on Medicare Part B drugs. The lawsuit, filed…

Pharmacist pay varies by more than $35,000 depending on practice setting, according to a June Drug Channels Institute analysis of May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. The figures reflect average base pay and exclude bonuses and employer benefit costs.…

McKesson and private equity firm CD&R have agreed to buy the nation’s largest independent home infusion provider, a deal that ties one of the biggest drug distributors to a site of care that health systems both refer patients to and…

The National Community Pharmacists Association named Christian Tadrus, PharmD, its 2026-27 president during the organization’s 2026 Annual Convention in Kansas City. The NCPA House of Delegates installed Dr. Tadrus and elected Brian Hose as the association’s newest officer, according to…

Pharmacist employment continues to shift away from retail and toward hospitals and other clinical settings, according to a June analysis from Drug Channels Institute of May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Here are four things to know: