McKesson tabs Chris Dimos to lead Health Mart
McKesson Corp. has promoted Chris Dimos to president of retail solutions for McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical and Specialty Health.
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Rite Aid donations help wildfire victims, kids charities
The Rite Aid Foundation this week announced donations to aid the wildfire relief effort in Southern California and help children through its KidCents program.
Analyst: No ‘kneejerk reaction’ from WBA
A CVS-Aetna merger or not, Walgreens Boots Alliance is zeroed in and making headway on its strategic game plan, according to Jefferies analyst Brian Tanquilut. Following a visit to WBA’s headquarters in Deerfield, Ill.
Merlo discusses potential of CVS-Aetna merger
Acquiring Aetna Inc. will better position CVS Health to improve health outcomes and bring affordable health care to more Americans, CVS president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo told National Public Radio (NPR).
Amneal to release Kenalog-40 generic
Amneal Biosciences is set to roll out triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension 40 mg/ml, a steriod used to treat inflammation.
PhRMA takes aim at opioid abuse, misuse
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) has launched a multiyear, multimillion-dollar initiative to help tackle the opioid abuse epidemic.
American Greetings debuts Wacky Wonderland cards
American Greetings is looking to get some laughs this holiday season. The greeting card maker this week introduced American Greetings Wacky Wonderland Christmas cards, which the company said are designed to shake up the holiday with irreverent humor.
Lovell Drugs signs supply deal for medicinal cannabis
Canada’s Lovell Drugs has entered into a definitive agreement with Maricann Group Inc. to be the exclusive supplier of medicinal cannabis to its pharmacies.
Innovation outfits HealthWarehouse with PharmASSIST
Online pharmacy HealthWarehouse.com plans to implement Innovation’s PharmASSIST Quick Start high-volume technology for its online/mail order pharmacy in Florence, Ky. Innovation said Wednesday that HealthWarehouse.
HDA study gauges specialty drug market
In the specialty pharmaceutical arena, products in the autoimmune/immune and ophthalmology categories stand to grow in importance over the next 12 months, followed by oncology, central nervous system and inflammatory drugs, according to the HDA Research Foundation.
Target to buy Shipt for $550 million
Target Corp. has agreed to acquire the same-day delivery company Shipt Inc. for $550 million in cash.
NCPA CEO urges federal action on PBMs
At a health subcommittee hearing of the U.S. House of Representatives Energy & Commerce Committee, B.
Diplomat hires former BioScrip, CVS exec for PBM
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. has hired former CVS Caremark executive Chris Luthin as executive vice president of finance for pharmacy benefit management and integration.
Teva, Greenstone roll out Viagra generics in U.S.
The first generic versions of Viagra, Pfizer Inc.’s blockbuster drug for erectile dysfunction, were launched this week in the United States by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Greenstone LLC.
Jeff Leger named Shoppers Drug Mart president
Jeff Leger has been named president of Shoppers Drug Mart, succeeding Mike Motz, who has been promoted to chief operating officer of SDM parent Loblaw Cos. Loblaw confirmed Leger’s appointment on Tuesday.
Sanofi cleared to market Admelog mealtime insulin
Sanofi has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Admelog, described as the first follow-on insulin lispro to help people with diabetes manage blood sugar levels at mealtime.