Aurobindo gets FDA nod for deferasirox tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application deferasirox tablets, 90mg, 180mg, and 360mg.
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Lexie: A third of Americans over 50 with hearing loss say it affects their mental health
One year after hearing aids became available over-the-counter for Americans with mild to moderate hearing loss, most still don’t recognize that hearing loss can lead to declines in cognitive, mental and physical health, and disengagement from social activities.
Deloitte: Holiday shoppers are back in the spirit of spending
Consumers are getting back into the spirit of spending this holiday season. This is according to Deloitte’s 38th annual Holiday Retail Survey released today, which examines consumer behavior and sentiment ahead of the crucial holiday shopping season.
The Vitamin Shoppe teams with retail technology leader Jumpmind
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Jumpmind, Inc.
Farmaenlace partners with Revionics
Revionics, an Aptos Co. and provider of retail pricing, promotion, markdown and advanced analytics solutions, announced Monday that Farmaenlace, one of the leading pharmacy chains in Ecuador, has selected Revionics’ pricing intelligence platform.
Theresa Tolle named 2023 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year
ORLANDO, Fla. – The National Community Pharmacists Association and Upsher-Smith Laboratories, announced that Theresa Tolle, BSPharm, FAPhA, owner of Bay Street Pharmacy in Sebastian, Fla., is the winner of the 2023 NCPA Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year award.
Kinney Drugs offers open enrollment help for seniors
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs, has partnered with Health Plan One and Enliven Health to offer free Medicare Part D plan comparisons. Approximately 60 million seniors age 65 and over are covered by Medicare, which is nearly 20% of the U.S. population.
CVS Health CFO Shawn Guertin to take leave of absence
CVS Health said Monday that Shawn Guertin, executive vice president, chief financial officer and president of Health Services, will be taking a leave of absence due to unforeseen family health reasons.
Excellence in Pharmacy Practice: Key cherished as accessible health care professional
Meghan Key has been interested in the health care field since she was a little girl. “My dad was a chemical engineer, and I loved chemistry. Also, my mom was a nurse, and I knew I wanted work in the health care field. My uncle was a pharmacist who owned his own
Excellence in Pharmacy Practice: Like father, like son for Medicine Shoppe’s Schieber
For Larry Schieber, owner of Schieber Family Pharmacy, a member of the Medicine Shoppe Family, pharmacy was all in the family. His father owned and operated an independent pharmacy when Larry was young, so he could say it was in his blood. “His store was very typical at that time and even
Excellence in Pharmacy Practice: Respect and trust make Gruber’s effort worthwhile
Dean Gruber of altScripts Specialty Pharmacy in West Milwaukee, Wis., and Owl Specialty Pharmacy in Covina, Calif. — a member of the CARE Pharmacies Cooperative board of directors, has pharmacy in his blood.
Excellence in Pharmacy Practice: Perez makes getting vaccinated a seamless process
Providing preventive care through immunizations is one of Cindy Perez’ passions. The Walmart pharmacy clinical services manager believes pharmacies are able to keep communities healthy by both directly immunizing patients and indirectly improving herd immunity.
Excellence in Pharmacy Practice: Spicer: ‘There is so much more to be accomplished’
Kristine Spicer, pharmacist and owner of LeFave Pharmacy & Compounding, part of the Good Neighbor Pharmacy Network (GNP), was inspired to pursue a career in pharmacy at an early age. “My first job, at the age of 16, was as a grocery bagger at a local store that housed a small pharmacy,”
Excellence in Pharmacy Practice: Pyland gives patients hands-on personalized care
Kristen Pyland, a Genoa Healthcare pharmacist, always knew she wanted to spend her professional career making a difference in the lives of others. For her, becoming a pharmacist was the ticket to using her knowledge and expertise to serve her community.
Retail crime impacts shopping experience
due to safety concerns related to theft and organized retail crime — is another red flag for the industry as a whole. The pending store closures (one in New York City, two in Seattle, and three each in