Category: Civica Rx

Important steps taken to address generic drug shortages - a problem that has become a national crisis that impacts the U.S. medical community daily. The last week of October 2019 proved to be an active one on the subject of generic drug shortages and the urgent need to address them. Civica applauds the focus...

Civica Rx and Exela Pharma Sciences Join Forces to Provide Sodium Bicarbonate to Hospitals Across the U.S.  The partnership will help stabilize supply of a vital medicine used daily for emergency care. Civica Rx  and Exela Pharma Sciences, today announce a long-term agreement to manufacture and supply Civica's growing membership of U.S. health systems...

Overheard at a recent Congressional Hearing on the reliability of the global generic drug supply chain: “I think it is fascinating to watch what the private sector hospitals in the United States are doing…they formed a nonprofit called Civica Rx in response to persistent shortages of vital life-saving medicines…and they are doing direct contracting with trustworthy manufacturers…with...

Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, the multinational generic pharmaceutical company and Civica Rx, today announce a five-year agreement to manufacture and supply Civica's growing membership of US health systems with medications that are often in short supply in US hospitals. Under the agreement, Hikma will produce 14 essential sterile injectable medications for Civica as a private...

Vizient, based in Irving Texas, will provide insights into purchasing patterns and provider needs through their analytics and data capabilities, helping Civica anticipate gaps in drug availability and affordability. “We applaud Vizient for helping to find innovative ways to reduce drug shortages through their analytics and data expertise,” said Martin VanTrieste, Civica CEO.  “The...

Civica Rx announces its first supplier partner, Xellia Pharmaceuticals. Xellia will manufacture essential antibiotics, including Vancomycin and Daptomycin, for Civica’s member health systems to address shortages of these anti-infective medications and improve patient care in hospitals across the US. Today marks the first time that Civica is announcing the production of generic drugs –...

Civica Rx recently welcomed the local community for the official opening of its new headquarters in Lehi, UT, just outside of Salt Lake City. Joining the Civica team as speakers for the opening ceremony and ribbon cutting were Utah Governor, Gary Herbert; U.S. Congressman Ben McAdams (UT); Intermountain Healthcare CEO, Marc Harrison, MD; University...

The Medicine Maker selects Martin VanTrieste, Civica CEO, for its 2019 Power List, naming him as one of the Champions of Change. "I am honored and deeply humbled to be named to The Medicine Maker 2019 Power List, Champions of Change. The credit goes to the entire Civica team for their hard work and...

Commentary from Civica Rx CEO Martin VanTrieste: We are halfway through Civica Rx’s first year. When I reflect on all that has happened since our company’s launch in September 2018, I am proud of what we have accomplished and more motivated than ever to deliver on our mission of making essential generic medications accessible...

Salt Lake City, UT, February 16, 2019 – Civica Rx is proud to announce that Heather Wall, Chief Commercial Officer, has been recognized by Modern Healthcare as one of 2019’s Women Leaders to Watch in Healthcare. The profiles of all the winners are featured in the February 18, 2019 print issue of Modern Healthcare...