Apotex prescribes Actifio for global data protection
Actifio has announced details of how its platform has sped database recovery times by 96% and cut storage costs by 60% at Apotex, the largest Canadian-owned generic pharmaceutical company.
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Sentara RMH Medical Center partners with Omnicell to enhance efficiency
Omnicell announced that Sentara RMH Medical Center, part of Sentara Healthcare in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, has chosen to enhance control, efficiency and safety of its medication management processes with Omnicell’s newest central pharmacy automation, part of the company’s industry-
Diplomat Pharmacy names Griffin CEO
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Brian Griffin, executive vice president and chief executive officer of IngenioRx, the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) of Anthem, as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors, effective June 4.
Fujifilm unveils global partnership with Taylor Swift
VALHALLA, N.Y.– Fujifilm Corp. has announced a global partnership and a global tour sponsorship with singer, songwriter, musician, producer and 10-time Grammy award-winner Taylor Swift for its instax series of instant cameras.
2018 Asembia Pharmacy Summit draws record crowds
The Asembia 2018 Specialty Pharmacy Summit set a new attendance record with over 6,500 attendees last week at the Wynn and Encore here. This is the thirteenth consecutive attendance record set by Asembia, reflecting the growth in specialty pharmacy.
NACDS praises Tennessee e-prescribing Law
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is recognizing the leadership of Tennessee state legislators and Governor Bill Haslam (R) for the enactment of House Bill 1993, which requires that on or after January 1, 2020, prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances in the state of T
NACDS-backed e-prescribing bill to fight opioid abuse passes
ARLINGTON, Va. – Legislation backed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) to help address the opioid abuse epidemic was passed today by the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill – the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (H.R.
Atlanta leading in Walgreens “Every One Counts Hometown Challenge”
DEERFIELD, Ill. – In support of the fourth annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., Walgreens today released the latest rankings for its “Every One Counts Hometown Challenge”, which shows Atlanta as the top market for overall Red Nose Day fundraising activity, with Chicago moving into fourth place.
PhRMA launches Medicare ad campaign for seniors
Today, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) launched the “Let’s Talk About Medicare” advertising campaign focused on solutions to improve affordability and predictability for seniors in Medicare Part D.
ERT partners to help improve health outcomes
PHILADELPHIA – ERT, a global data and technology company dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative drug development and patient support solutions, and Foundry3, a creative, science and innovation agency, today announced a partnership to create tailored digital health programs that im
PCMA: ADA report confirms drugmakers set to raise insulin prices
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement regarding a white paper released today by the American Diabetes Association on insulin prices: “The American Diabetes Association’s new white paper on insulin prices confirms that drugmakers set, and continue to r
CVS CMO addresses population health issues at HLTH 2018
Today at HLTH 2018, a health care innovation conference taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada, CVS Health chief medical officer Dr. Troyen Brennan delivered a keynote address outlining CVS Health’s unique potential to help change current paradigms for addressing population health. Dr.
Walmart, Sharecare team to improve wellbeing of store associates
Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, and Walmart Inc.
Renew Life releases organic supplement line
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotics, a leading manufacturer of digestive health solutions, has introduced its first product line of clinically formulated, non-GMO probiotics + organic prebiotics to support digestive and immune health plus other specific needs.
CVS to acquire Fred’s specialty pharmacy business
Fred’s Inc. has reported that CVS Health is purchasing its specialty pharmacy business EntrustRx for $40 million.
Utz teams up with Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball and Utz Quality Foods LLC announced a new multi-faceted sponsorship agreement that extends across television, digital media and retail locations and makes Utz the Official Salty Snack of MLB.