Pharmacy News

The APhA Foundation and NOWDiagnostics, Inc. have announced that the ADEXUSDx® COVID-19 antibody test, a rapid-results self-contained fingerstick test, that can be used at point of care, that accurately detects the presence of COVID-19 antibodies in 15 minutes, will now be made available to IMPACT Care Transformation Network pharmacies nationwide.

Prescryptive Health has announced that Paige Clark, R.Ph., has joined the leadership team as VP of Pharmacy Programs and Policy. In this role, Clark will drive policy work to support the company's commitment to increasing the awareness, utilization, and scope of trusted independent pharmacists.

Transaction Data Systems (TDS) has announced that BlackRock Long Term Private Capital (LTPC) has acquired a majority interest in the company. TDS’ previous owner, GTCR, will retain a minority interest. LTPC will partner with the TDS management team, led by CEO Jude Dieterman, and GTCR to drive the company’s next phase of growth.

Datarithm will be collaborating with iApotheca to provide EconoRoute, a cloud-based home delivery platform for retail and outpatient pharmacies. This collaboration delivers scalable technology that reduces the time and expense associated with home delivery.

RedSail Technologies, LLC has finalized the  purchase of PioneerRx, LLC.  With the addition of PioneerRx, RedSail Technologies, LLC creates one of the largest pharmacy networks in the country, with more than 9,000 pharmacies using one of its pharmacy management platforms.

PrimeRx Pharmacy Management Software has made available a 13 page white paper diving into the current state of a COVID-19 vaccine and what your pharmacy can be doing to prepare to be an administration site. Download the white paper now for an overview of the vaccine development process, along with information about how pharmacies can prepare for their important role.

A new feature being introduced by PrimerRx allows for remote payment of prescription copays and capture of signatures to confirm delivery.

EPIC Pharmacies has entered into a four-year partnership with ERxDirect for the integration of its pharmacy technology platform into EPIC Pharmacies’ network of more than 1,500 community pharmacies.

Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) appoints Tom Wroth, M.D., MPH, as CCNC’s new CEO. Dr. Wroth succeeds Dr. Allen Dobson, founding CEO and the principal architect of CCNC’s nationally recognized primary care delivery system.

HHS has announced a partnership with two chain pharmacies to deliver COVID-19 vaccine options to LTC facilities. This partnership is not limited to only the two named pharmacy chains and, critically, facilities can also choose independent pharmacies as a provider for COVID-19 vaccinations.