The pharmaceutical industry is now the most poorly regarded industry in the U.S., claiming last place in Gallup's latest poll that asks American's for their views on 25 industries.
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States with more comprehensive prescription drug monitoring programs saw hospital use and opioid prescription rates decline, according to a study published Sept. 3 in Health Affairs.
With drug prices increasing five times the rate of inflation, CVS Health is working to make prescriptions more affordable by continuously removing drugs with hyperinflated prices from its formulary.
As Hurricane Dorian continues its path up the East Coast, both big and small businesses have to make a decision on whether or not to stay open or close. The decision is particularly hard for those in the healthcare profession,…
Bayer has hired Marianne De Backer, a former Johnson & Johnson executive, to manage its acquisitions and licensing deals, according to Endpoints News.
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Allergan agreed to pay $5 million to settle allegations that it helped fuel the national opioid crisis, according to The Wall Street Journal. The settlement allows Allergan to sidestep a potentially damaging opioid trial set to begin next month.
Novartis launched 17 drugs between 2009 to 2018, making it the top performer, according to data cited by STAT.
Below are five of the top pharmacy stories published by Becker's Hospital Review in August, beginning with the most popular:
After an FDA inspection, AmEx Pharmacy is recalling all lots of two of its bevacizumab injectables, used to treat macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
The former owner of New Jersey-based Empire Pharmacy has been charged in a multimillion dollar scheme to defraud health insurers, the U.S. Justice Department said.