McKesson honors pharmacy professionals during American Pharmacists Month
Celebrating the expanded role of pharmacists across the nation, McKesson Corp. kicks off an entire month of celebrations for American Pharmacists Month, today.
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GSK rolls out Theraflu PowerPods for convenient cold and flu relief
GSK Consumer Healthcare announced a new innovation for Theraflu cold and flu symptom relief with the U.S. launch of Theraflu PowerPods Severe Cold.
UnitedHealth acquires Genoa Healthcare
UnitedHealth Group has confirmed that its OptumRx division for pharmacy services is combining operations with Genoa Healthcare, which runs 435 pharmacies in behavioral health centers in 46 states.
NACDS board of directors members meet with Congress
Members of the NACDS Board of Directors traveled to Washington, D.C. last week to meet with ten Senators and Representatives with pivotal leadership and committee posts, with Administration officials, and with key Congressional staff.
Sally Beauty awards mother daughter co-founders of Curlanista
Sally Beauty announced that Curlanista has received the top honor in the Sally Beauty Cultivate-For Women by Women accelerator program to help women beauty entrepreneurs grow their business.
PCMA applauds passage of Bill to fight opioid epidemic
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act (H.R. 6), which will require electronic prescribing (e-prescribing) for controlled substances in Medicare.
House passes NACDS policy recommendations in Opioid Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – The opioid-abuse-prevention legislation crafted by U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives negotiators reflects aspects of all four of the policy topics recommended by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).
WBA announces agreement with Securities and Exchange Commission
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) announced today that the company has reached an agreement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to fully resolve an investigation into forward-looking financial goals and related disclosures by Walgreen Co. (Walgreens).
Rx EDGE Media Network appoints new president and CEO
Rx EDGE Media Network, a leading provider of media solutions delivered through the retail pharmacy channel, announced today that Nathan Lucht has joined the company as its new president and chief executive officer. Former CEO Jim O’Dea will take on the role as chairman.
Valisure unveils digital pharmacy that validates meds using lasers
Valisure has launched the first-ever online analytical pharmacy, which dispenses batch-validated medications direct to consumers.
Lilly’s Emgality gets FDA approval for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults
Eli Lilly and Co. announced today that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) 120 mg injection for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. Emgality offers a once-monthly, self-administered, subcutaneous injection.
Bayer names Guth to lead pharmaceuticals biz in the Americas
Bayer announced the appointment of Sebastian Guth as president of Pharmaceuticals, Americas Region, comprising the United States, Canada, Central and Latin America, effective December 1, 2018.
Diplomat opens facility in Arizona
Diplomat Pharmacy has opened a 75,000-square-foot facility in Chandler, Ariz., to bolster pharmacy operations and ensure business continuity. Diplomat expects the location to create 200 local jobs over the next year.
Aetna agrees to sell all standalone Medicare Part D business
Ahead of its deal with CVS, Aetna announced an agreement to divest all of Aetna’s standalone Medicare Part D business to a subsidiary of WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (WellCare).
Dove and Dunkin’ celebrate women on National Coffee Day
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J. – The pairing of coffee and dry shampoo is the ultimate life hack women everywhere are embracing to help them get through their hectic mornings and busy days, all while rocking beautiful, instantly refreshed hair.
Fruth Pharmacy holds 27th annual scholarship golf tournament
Fruth Pharmacy recently celebrated 27 years of raising scholarship funds for deserving area college students. This year’s event was held at Sleepy Hollow Golf Club in Hurricane, W. Va. on August 6th. Opening ceremonies took place on the course.