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NACDS offers ideas on combatting opioid crisis

It’s clear that America’s growing opioid epidemic is getting worse. Last month President Trump stopped short of declaring the crisis a national emergency and directed the Department of Health and Human Services to declare the opioid crisis a public health emergency instead.

Prospects for compromise on ACA unclear

The future of the bipartisan bill to stabilize health insurance markets remained uncertain after President Trump sent mixed signals about the health reform legislation.

Congressman learns about Rx market

Congressman learns about Rx market

Rep. Tom Suozzi (D., N.Y.) got an education on drug cost dynamics during a tour of oncology pharmacy Onco360 here with members of the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP).

Griffith gets promotion at Rite Aid

Rite Aid Corp. has named Derek Griffith executive vice president of store operations. Griffith had been serving as senior vice president of operations in the retailer’s Northeast and Midwest regions.

Crncich, cofounder of Big V drug chain, dies at 87

Big V Drug Stores cofounder Tony Crncich passed away October 18. He was 87. Crncich is being remembered for his storied career as builder of one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in Ontario. The chain he helped launch in 1962 grew to encompass 135 stores. Big V — at the time

In-store medication disposal kiosks installed at CVS

CVS Health has expanded its safe medication disposal program with in-store kiosks. The new disposal units inside 750 CVS Pharmacy stores will add to the more than 800 CVS medication disposal kiosks the company has donated to law enforcement officials across the country.

Hershey’s Gold brings new flavor to iconic brand

Hershey’s Gold brings new flavor to iconic brand

Later this year, The Hershey Co. plans to roll out the fourth flavor in its namesake brand’s history, Hershey’s Gold caramelized creme bars. Hershey said this week that Hershey’s Gold marks the nation’s first mass-market, golden creme confection.

PBS TV to air segment on ScriptDrop, Albertsons

PBS TV to air segment on ScriptDrop, Albertsons

ScriptDrop and Albertsons Cos. will be featured on the educational television series “Success Files” for their efforts to provide patients with their prescription medications following Hurricane Harvey.

CVS stays atop regional health needs

CVS stays atop regional health needs

CVS Health has responded to regional crises to help meet the needs of residents in Florida and Houston. In Florida, CVS said this week it’s making the hepatitis A vaccine available to address an outbreak in the state.

Troubling Rx trends: Drug lawsuit ads, lax opioid disposal

Troubling Rx trends: Drug lawsuit ads, lax opioid disposal

Some recently released research uncovered a couple of disconcerting trends concerning prescription drugs. Lawsuit ads targeting prescription drugs and medical devices have caused at least 61 serious medical events, including six deaths, according to a report from the U.S.

Aurobindo cleared to market Effient generic

Aurobindo cleared to market Effient generic

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for prasugrel tablets, an antiplatelet blood thinner, in dosages of 5 mg and 10 mg. Aurobindo said Thursday that its prasugrel product is a generic version of Effient tablets (5 mg and 10 mg) from Eli Lilly and Co.

Cremo shave cream wins GQ award

Cremo shave cream wins GQ award

Men’s grooming brand Cremo has won a 2017 GQ Best Grooming Product Award for its Cremo Original Concentrated Shave Cream. Laguna, Calif.-based Cremo Co. said the editors of GQ chose its shave cream for its annual list of grooming product winners for best hair, skin and beard care. The company noted