NCPA: “Proposed drug pricing rule a leap forward”
A new drug pricing rule, proposed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and released Monday, Nov.
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Celgene’s Richard Bagger elected NPC board chair
The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) today announced that Richard Bagger, executive vice president, corporate affairs and market access, Celgene Corp., has been elected chair of NPC’s board of directors for 2018-2019.
CVS Health completes acquisition of Aetna
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – CVS Health today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aetna establishing CVS Health as the nation’s premier health innovation company.
Thanksgiving weekend multichannel shopping up 40%
From Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, more than 165 million Americans shopped either in stores or online, surpassing the 164 million who had said they would shop in a consumer sentiment survey conducted ahead of the holiday, the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics said.
PepsiCo unveils festive food and drink for the holiday season
This holiday season, PepsiCo is offering limited-time snack and beverage products for consumers to share and enjoy with friends and family.
Cardinal Health rolls out WaveMark automated solution
Cardinal Health inventory management solutions (also known as WaveMark) has introduced a supply chain automation solution designed for the unique challenges hospitals face in operating rooms (OR).
Pharmacy groups praise CMS’ progress on DIR reform
WASHINGTON – The National Community Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, and the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy issued the following statement regarding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) release on Monday of the proposed rule titled “M
Teva’s generic epinephrine injection now available in limited quantity in the U.S.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries announced the release of limited doses of the FDA-approved generic version of EpiPen (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.3 mg, in the U.S. Teva’s generic version of the EpiPen Jr (epinephrine injection, USP) Auto-Injector, 0.
Diplomat goes green with new packaging from TemperPack
Diplomat Pharmacy is now shipping temperature-sensitive medication in ClimaCell coolers from TemperPack. ClimaCell coolers are fully recyclable at curbside and insulated with renewable materials that can be recycled wherever plastic bags are accepted.
Cardinal Health to intro approach to address sustainable cost control
At the upcoming 2018 American Society of Health System Pharmacists (ASHP) Midyear Clinical Meeting (December 2-6), Cardinal Health will highlight a comprehensive approach that addresses the top concern of hospital and health system pharmacy leaders: sustainable cost control.
CeraVe intros product line for diabetic skin
CeraVe, a skincare brand owned by L’Oréal, has announced four new products joining its expansive portfolio of therapeutic skin care products in late 2018, including a Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum and a Diabetics’ Dry Skin Relief line, which includes a Moisturizing Cream, Hand and Foot Cream and a
Mike Carter, Alex Yakulis join Burke Gillis Juliano Group
Burke Gillis Juliano Group (BGJ), a leading management consulting firm focused on delivering solutions for the extended retail value chain, today announced that Mike Carter and Alex Yakulis are joining the firm as associates.
New Dove Chocolate Bars feature trendy flavors
The New Year will bring a new line-up of silky smooth Dove Chocolate Bars in tantalizing flavor combinations inspired by the latest culinary trends. Offering distinct innovation and assorted varieties to tempt the most sophisticated palates, Dove Chocolate Bars will feature six bold flavors.
Walmart, Beacon Health Options partner on mental health clinic
According to an article in the Boston Globe, Beacon Health Options, which manages mental health care for 40 million people, has opened a small clinic in the Walmart in Carrollton, Texas.
Adam Scott lends talents to Stonyfield Organic’s #PlayFree initiative
Stonyfield Organic, the country’s leading organic yogurt maker and a mission-led brand known for rewriting the rules to deliver healthy food and a healthy planet, has added some star power to its #PlayFree initiative.
CVS ready to close $69B Aetna deal after final state approvals
According to published reports in Crain’s New York Business, the state Department of Financial Services has approved CVS Health’s $69 billion acquisition of insurer Aetna on Monday morning, lifting the final hurdle to the deal’s closure.