Walgreens promotes Rick Gates to SVP of pharmacy
Rick Gates has been named senior vice president of pharmacy and health care for Walgreens. Gates most recently served as group vice president of pharmacy.
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Senate confirms Alex Azar as HHS secretary
Former Eli Lilly and Co. executive Alex Azar has been confirmed by the Senate as the new secretary of the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services (HHS). Nominated for the HHS secretary post in November by President Donald Trump, Azar was approved by the Senate on Wednesday in a 55-43 vote, mainly
Revlon kicks off ‘Live Boldly’ campaign
Revlon has launched its “Live Boldly” campaign, including four new global ambassadors, who join “Wonder Woman” actress Gal Gadot. In an event Wednesday night in New York City, Revlon introduced models Ashley Graham, Adwoa Aboah, Imaan Hammam and Raquel Zimmerman as its latest ambassadors.
CVS, ADA launch three-year oral health initiative
CVS Pharmacy and the American Dental Association have announced a three-year initiative that gives the ADA a continuous in-store and digital presence to help put millions of dental patients on a path to better overall health.
Data tracking tool for GMDC members gets upgrade
A resource tool originally designed to help Global Market Development Center (GMDC) members track and understand marketplace data has been upgraded to provide a more intuitive user experience and deeper levels of analytics.
Oilogic Essential Oil Care adds to line at CVS
Oilogic Essential Oil Care is expanding its lineup of essential oil remedies available at CVS Pharmacy. The company said Tuesday that, after starting out in baby care products, CVS Pharmacy will carry a range of Oilogic Essential Oil Roll-On products for adults and children this winter.
Edgewell Personal Care to buy Jack Black men’s brand
Edgewell Personal Care plans to acquire Jack Black LLC, a maker of luxury men’s grooming and skin care products. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
CVS rolls out drug disposal kiosks to South Carolina stores
CVS Health is deploying safe medication disposal containers to CVS Pharmacy stores in South Carolina. CVS said Tuesday that 22 drug disposal units will be installed at CVS Pharmacy locations in South Carolina over the next few weeks.
Publix opens telehealth clinics in Tampa area
Publix Super Markets Inc. and BayCare Health System have opened the first two of more than two dozen telehealth clinics at Publix pharmacies.
Rite Aid transfers more stores to WBA
Rite Aid Corp. has transferred ownership of nearly a third of the stores sold to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) under a $4.375 billion deal announced in September. Rite Aid said late Monday that WBA has taken ownership of 625 stores and related assets thus far, for which it has paid Rite Aid
WBA hires AbbVie VP to lead USA communications
Gulden Mesara-Dogan has joined Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) as vice president of communications USA, the division that includes the Walgreens and Duane Reade drug chains.
Kroger pharmacies in N.C. now Pharmacist eCare-ready
Kroger Co. and health technology provider AssureCare have achieved Level III capability from Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) for the Pharmacist eCare Plan initiative.
Sanofi to acquire Bioverativ for $11.6 billion
Sanofi plans to buy biopharmaceutical company Bioverativ Inc. in a deal valued at $11.6 billion. Waltham, Mass.-based Bioverativ specializes in therapies for hemophilia and other rare blood disorders.
Amneal releases Entocort EC generic
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has rolled out budesonide capsules 3 mg, a medication for Crohn’s disease. Amneal said its budesonide capsules are a generic version of Entocort EC from AstraZeneca plc. The generic product has begun shipping to wholesalers, distributors and direct to the trade, Amneal added.
Patients want pharmacies to go ‘beyond the fill’
Middle age and older Americans see their local pharmacy as a destination for preventive care and other health services, beyond filling prescriptions and managing medications, according to the Shortcut To Health survey by PrescribeWellness. The online survey of more than 1,000 U.S.
Industry mourns passing of CVS veteran Cheryl Mahoney
Longtime CVS merchandising and beauty executive Cheryl Mahoney has passed away after a long illness, Chain Drug Review has learned.