PharMerica Corporation announced that the firm leads the long-term care pharmacy industry in generic medication dispensing, with a rate of over 75%. The company’s generic dispensing rate is on track...
Omnicare and McKesson expand agreement
Nov 25, 2014
Omnicare Inc. and McKesson Corporation have signed an expanded agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals.
Sending signals
May 07, 2008
Regenesis Biomedical has introduced the Provant Wound Therapy System. The product uses radio frequency signals to stimulate dormant cells. This approach helps facilitate wound healing, according to the...
Generic of Humalog insulin introduced
By
Elizabeth Newman
Mar 20, 2019
Eli Lilly is planning to release a generic version of its Humalog insulin pen that’s half the price of the original, the pharmaceutical company said earlier this month. Insulin Lispro’s list price...
Sensei launches diabetes iPhone app
Apr 28, 2009
Mobile technology developer Sensei has launched an iPhone application for people with diabetes. My Diabetes Guide helps diabetics manage their condition by offering instructions on “what to do, what...
Baxter halts production of blood thinner
Feb 13, 2008
Baxter International has temporarily halted production of certain heparin vials amid reports of serious adverse reactions to the widely used, injectable blood thinner. Baxter has not broadened a prior...
McKesson Alternate Site Pharmacy launches new program
Feb 23, 2016
McKesson Alternate Site Pharmacy℠ has debuted the PATH Pro™ Post-Acute Therapeutics Formulary Management Program for long-term care pharmacies.
FDA approves first generic Effexor extended release capsules for major depressive disorder
Jul 06, 2010
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic version of Effexor XR capsules (venlafaxine hydrochloride) to treat major depressive disorder. Venlafaxine hydrochloride extended-release...
Pfizer mulls possible OTC switch for Lipitor
Aug 16, 2011
Pfizer is reportedly weighing an attempt at an over-the-counter switch for Lipitor – a move that could help the company recoup some of its losses when the $11 billion drug loses nationwide exclusivity...