Posts Tagged ‘specialty’

H.D. Smith’s subsidiary focused on specialty pharmaceuticals distribution

The Apothecary Shops and Biologics, Inc. recently signed agreements with Pfizer to start carrying and dispensing Inlyta.

Shortages of critical drugs used to treat cancer, infections, cardiovascular disease, and pain have become a nationwide issue, but the shortages are particularly acute in Massachusetts. According to a new report by IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics, the supply of 64 injectable drugs in the state over three months this summer declined by a third, compared to last year. The drug shortage, which mostly affects generic drugs, has affected local…

McKesson Specialty Health to leverage recent US Oncology acquisition

Smaller specialty pharmacies aggressively positioning for success