FDA Approves Sorilux (Calcipotriene) for Adolescent Plaque Psoriasis
Vitamin D analog foam indicated for topical treatment of plaque psoriasis in teens.
A Closer Look at Sunscreens
Deciding which sunscreen to apply has become a complicated business.
New Corlanor (Ivabradine) Formulation Approved by FDA
Oral solution now approved for adults and pediatric patients.
Generic VESIcare Tablets to Launch in U.S.
Update: now available from three manufacturers.
The Future of Rebates: The Black Swan Scenario
Specialty pharmacy has reached an “inflection point” with the power to change the entire industry model.
FDA Approves Nayzilam (Midazolam) for Seizure Activity in Patients with Epilepsy
Nayzilam is a benzodiazepine antiepileptic nasal spray.
Proposed North Carolina Bill Could Increase Pharmacists' Immunizing Abilities
North Carolina working to expand the number of vaccines pharmacists can administer.
Scientists Are One Step Closer to Needleless Hepatitis B Vaccine
Medical researchers and physicists are collaborating on oral vaccine research.
NACDS and NCPA Issue Joint Statement on Drug Pricing Rule
Both pharmacy groups state that rule should have addressed DIR fees.
Study Finds a Lack of Deprescribing is Harmful and Expensive
Studies indicate a lack of deprescribing is causing physical and fiscal pain to patients.
FDA Approves Fragmin as First Pediatric Anticoagulant Treatment
Fragmin, a low-molecular-weight heparin dalteparin sodium injection, was approved for symptomatic venous thromboembolism.
FDA Approves Expanded Indication for Venetoclax
Venetoclax, a BCL-2 inhibitor first approved in 2016, is now indicated for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and small lymphocytic lymphoma.
Opinion: Staffing, Phone Lines, and Drive-Throughs
Pete Kreckel discusses how he is always working to improve the workflow in his pharmacy.
New Partnership to Reduce Chronic Drug Shortages
Xellia Pharmaceuticals will manufacture essential antibiotics for Civica Rx.
Bavencio (Avelumab), Inlyta (Axitinib) Combination Approved for Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma by FDA
Approval marks the first anti-PD-L1 therapy combination for RCC.
Three Red Flags in Pharmacy Cash Flow
With tight margins, DIR fees, generic effective rate fees, and the delay in receiving third-party reimbursements, it’s easy to find yourself faced with cash flow pressures.
44 States Join Lawsuit Alleging Price Fixing for Generics
Suit filed in Connecticut alleges companies conspired to inflate prices on more than 100 generic drugs.
Opioid Prescribing Decrease and Patient Script Abandonment Increase, According to Recent Study
Results from IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science's annual report, "Medicine Use and Spending in the U.S."
CBD Products: Confusion, Hype, and Hope
Despite legal restrictions and insufficient regulation, the market for CBD oil is booming.
FDA Finalizes Guidance on Interchangeability for Biologics
Biosimilar guidance provides “clarity” for drug developers.
Ramucirumab Approved as Single Agent For Hepatocellular Carcinoma
New indication joins a series of single-agent and combination treatments for various cancers.
The Future of Pharmacy
As patient needs place greater demands on PCPs, pharmacy is changing - and it means opportunities for new lines of service.
Gilead Makes Years-Long Donation of Truvada to the CDC
The company is donating enough drugs for 200,000 patients for up to 11 years, but does it make up for the high price of the drug?
Avoiding Patient Privacy Missteps
A look at common HIPAA mistakes in pharmacies and how to avoid them.
How to Prevent HIPAA Mistakes
Brian McCullough, PharmD, BCPS, of Husson University notes some common mistakes pharmacists make with patient privacy and offers some ways to fix them.
Workflow Management Is Critical for Everyone
HHS Now Requiring Manufacturers to Disclose Drug Prices in TV Ads
Finalized rule is a step toward increasing drug pricing transparency.
CVS Health Buys Premier; Gets 367 Specialty Pharmacies in Health Systems
Premier is exiting the specialty pharmacy market and selling its ProCare Pharmacy company.
17th Annual Drug Take Back Day Sets New Records
Nearly 12 million pounds of medications collected since the initiative’s inception.
Kadcyla Indication Expands as Adjuvant Breast Cancer Treatment
Recent trial shows greater invasive disease-free survival when treated with Kadcyla , (ado-trastuzumab emtansine)