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May 5th 2025
An insider expressed skepticism about the company’s future, indicating that Rite Aid may be looking to close up shop entirely.
FDA Approves Synjardy XR for Adult Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
December 14th 2016The FDA has approved Synjardy XR (empagliflozin and metformin hydrochloride, extended-release) tablets for the treatment of type 2 diabetes in adults. In combination with diet and exercise, Synjardy XR can improve blood sugar in patients.
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CVS Health has introduced Transform Diabetes Care, a new program available to help the company's pharmacy benefit management clients improve the health outcomes of their members, lower pharmacy costs through aggressive trend management, and decrease medical costs by improving medication adherence, A1C control and lifestyle management.
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The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is strategically advancing its highly effective, results-driven government affairs and public policy team by announcing the selection of William Tighe as vice president of federal government affairs and Amber Manko as director of federal government affairs.
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NCPA Applauds Congress for Passing TRICARE Pharmacy Choice Measure
December 9th 2016The U.S. Senate today passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which includes a provision in Sec. 743 called the "Pilot Program for Prescription Drug Acquisition Cost Parity in the TRICARE Pharmacy Benefits Program.
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