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.
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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.
Rite Aid’s Q2 earnings meet expectations
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday posted second-quarter earnings that were in line with Wall Street’s expectations. The company also named three new board members and announced it was dividing the chairman and chief executive officer position.
Rite Aid aims to create flu free communities with marketing campaign
Health officials say getting a flu shot early can help prevent the flu from spreading among communities, which is the mission of leading drugstore chain Rite Aid. Through an integrated marketing initiative rolling out this month, Rite Aid is urging people of all ages to get a flu shot to help create
Amazon expands Whole Foods grocery delivery to new cities
Amazon continues to expand grocery delivery from its Whole Foods Market stores, a service now available in 48 cities across the United States. The retailer this week introduced grocery delivery in Milwaukee; Omaha; Detroit; Madison, Wis.; St. Louis; Ann Arbor, Mich.; Tulsa, Okla.
Colgate announces environmental progress of “Save Water” campaign at Climate Week NYC 2018
As part of Climate Week NYC 2018, Colgate-Palmolive yesterday outlined how its ongoing consumer campaign to save water is conserving a precious resource while also reducing global greenhouse gas emissions.
MigreLief, MigreLief-NOW available in Vitamin Shoppe stores
Akeso Health Sciences announced the launch of their nutritional supplements for migraine suffers, MigreLief and MigreLief-NOW in Vitamin Shoppe retail stores across the United States.
NASP names PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy of the Year
Kicking off the sixth annual National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) meeting yesterday, NASP executive director, Sheila Arquette announced the industry’s two highly anticipated awards recognizing the best in the business of specialty pharmacy this year.
Current CEO Kenneth Frazier to continue in role at Merck
Merck announced today that its board of directors has rescinded its policy subjecting the company’s chief executive officer to mandatory retirement at age 65.
Gilead to launch generic versions of its hepatitis drugs
Gilead Sciences Inc. announced plans to launch generic versions of its hepatitis C drugs in the United States, at a time when regulators are looking to lower healthcare costs.
House sends NACDS-backed “gag clause” bill to President
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) lauded Congressional leaders for their efforts to empower pharmacists help patients reduce out-of-pocket drug costs. The U.S.