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Branded drug prices jumped last year, AARP says

December 14, 2016 by Chain Drug Review AARP, AARP Public Policy Institute, brand-name drug pricing, branded prescription drugs, Debra Whitman, Leigh Purvis, retail prices of brand name prescription drugs, Rx Price Watch Report Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News

WASHINGTON — Retail prices for 268 branded prescription drugs widely used by older Americans climbed by an average of 15.5% in 2015, according to a new report by the AARP Public Policy Institute. AARP said Wednesday that the gain in branded drug prices was nearly 130 times faster than the 0.1% inflation rate and marked

Walgreens, Valeant plan direct distribution model

December 15, 2015 by Chain Drug Review Alex Gourlay, branded prescription drugs, J. Michael Pearson, Valeant Pharmaceuticals International, video, Walgreens Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Videos

LAVAL, Quebec, and DEERFIELD, Ill. — Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. and Walgreens have entered agreements in which the drug maker will directly distribute branded prescription drugs in a range of therapeutical areas to the pharmacy chain at reduced pricing. Valeant said Monday that, under the fulfillment agreement, it will cut the wholesale list prices of