Mylan's generic levothyroxine removed from Florida's negative formulary.
Generic levothyroxine sodium could soon be available again to patients in Florida. A judge has Mylan had filed a petition in August 2007 challenging the decision. The Pittsburgh firm pointed out that its levothyroxine is the only generic considered therapeutically equivalent to four brand versions, including Synthroid, Levoxyl, Levothroid, and Unithroid. Hailing the judge's decision, Mylan said removing its product from the negative formulary means consumers will now have access to a lower cost drug, which will save the state millions of dollars. It added that the state will not appeal the judge's order, but
Pharmacists Play Unique Role in Advancing Health Equity for Patients With Chronic Disease
December 7th 2023A new study, outlined in a poster at ASHP Midyear 2023, identified 3 key themes associated with the ways in which pharmacists are positioned to advance health equity for patients with chronic diseases.