Identigene acquired by DNA Diagnostics Center
DNA Diagnostics Center (DDC) has acquired at-home paternity test provider Identigene LLC. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
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Akers Bio cholesterol test to get First Check branding
Akers Biosciences Inc. has entered an agreement with First Check Diagnostics LLC to exclusively distribute its rapid cholesterol self-test in the United States under the First Check brand.
In Rx, ounce of prevention worth pound of cure
A regulatory inspection by the Drug Enforcement Administration or a state board of pharmacy can be a high stakes event.
Maxor closes purchase of Pharmaceutical Specialties
Maxor National Pharmacy Services LLC has completed its acquisition of Pharmaceutical Specialties Inc. (PSI). Financial terms of the deal, announced in September, weren’t disclosed. Bogart, Ga.
Harris Poll: Beauty shoppers favor stores over online
Despite U.S. consumers’ ever-tightening embrace of online shopping, brick-and-mortar stores still trump digital channels when it comes to grooming and cosmetics purchases, according to The Harris Poll.
Rite Aid, CVS offer flu shot incentives
In support of National Influenza Vaccination Week, Rite Aid and CVS Pharmacy are giving consumers more reasons to come to their pharmacies for a flu shot. Rite Aid is offering customers $5 off the cash price of a flu vaccination through Dec. 17. The standard trivalent flu shot costs $27.99 and the
Rick Keyes to become Meijer CEO
Meijer president Rick Keyes will take on the additional title of chief executive officer, effective January 1. In that post he will succeed current CEO Hank Meijer, who will serve as executive chairman of the Meijer board.
McKesson to launch Central Fill as a Service
McKesson Corp.’s High Volume Solutions group is set to roll out Central Fill as a Service (CFaaS), a solution that gives pharmacies central-fill capability without the investment in equipment, inventory and extra staff.
NACDS hails TRICARE pilot in defense bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores applauded Congressional leaders for advancing a prescription drug cost parity pilot for TRICARE in the final National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical to release Nuvigil generic
Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. is launching armodafinil tablets (CIV), a medication for promoting wakefulness. Breckenridge said this week that its armodafinil product, which comes in strengths of 50 mg, 150 mg and 250 mg, is a generic version of Nuvigil from by Cephalon Inc.
Ontario expands pharmacists’ vaccine authority
Continuing to expand pharmacies’ health care role, the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care will enable pharmacists to administer vaccines for 13 diseases in addition to seasonal influenza. The ministry said Thursday that, starting Dec.
Analyst: CVS ‘fires back’ with OptumRx partnership
CVS Health returned fire to rising competition (read: Walgreens) in the pharmacy network arena with this week’s announcement of its 90-day-at retail program with OptumRx, Wolfe Research analyst Scott Mushkin said.
Maura sharpens focus on Spectrum Brands
David Maura, executive chairman of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., has resigned from HRG Group Inc., which holds a majority stake in the company. Spectrum Brands said Maura’s departure from HRG, a diversified holding company, took effect Nov.
Patients give Hy-Vee’s Amber Pharmacy high marks
Hy-Vee Inc. subsidiary Amber Pharmacy ranked the highest out of all U.S. specialty pharmacies in patient satisfaction with pharmacy staff in a survey conducted by Zitter Health Insights. Fielding responses from more than 3,000 patients across 38 U.S.
NACDS welcomes Trump’s HHS, CMS nominees
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said it’s ready to work with President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees to lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Trump on Tuesday named U.S. Rep. Tom Price (R., Ga.
Omnicell unveils deal to acquire Ateb
Medication management and supply solution provider Omnicell Inc. plans to buy Ateb Inc., a specialist in patient care and medication synchronization services for pharmacies, in a $41 million deal.