With pharmacies not certain of whether or not Amazon will expand into the prescription drug arena, some are taking steps in an effort to preserve their business and compete in the event the e-tail giant does venture into this market. In recent pharma news, CVS Health has announced that in 2018 it will begin offering same-day delivery of prescription drugs …
Evidence Of Amazon’s Intention To Get Into Pharmaceutical Industry
More and more, it’s looking as though e-commerce giant, Amazon, has strong intentions of getting into the pharmaceutical drug industry as it continues to obtain approval for wholesale distributorship of pharmaceuticals in a mounting number of states. How will this impact the pharmaceutical industry? According to recent reports, Amazon would need a pharmacy license to sell medical devices or prescription …
Pharma Coding – Bristol-Myers Squibb Acquires IFM Therapeutics
Recent news reports reveal that BMS and IFM Therapeutics have signed an agreement in which Bristol-Myers Squibb will acquire full rights to IFM’s NLRP3 and STING agonist programs in an effort to target innate immunity pathways that could potentially assist the body’s natural defenses in recognizing tumors and attacking them, expanding and complementing Bristol-Myers Squibb’s immuno-oncology portfolio. Reports claim BMS …
Pharma News – Takeda’s Instanyl DoseGuard Controls Opioid Dosing
Everywhere we turn today, we hear news about the “opioid” crisis; lives have been impacted throughout the U.S. and North America as some who’ve taken opioids for pain management have become addicted, while others get their “fix” on the streets. Recently in pharma news, it was announced that Takeda Pharmaceuticals International AG will use an e-Lockout device that essentially limits …
How Pharmacies And Pharma Could Work Hand-In-Hand
Pharmaceutical companies should take note as pharmacies are becoming more and more a “one-stop” shop for the health and wellness needs of patients, according to a recent McCann Health white paper. The research focuses on the fact that, as pharmacies become the preferred choice for patients’ healthcare needs, pharmaceutical companies should realize that pharmacists are healthcare professionals who are highly …