IFPW examines future of Rx health care
The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers held its 2016 General Membership Meeting in London in mid-September. No one can blame you for not immediately recognizing IFPW.
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Thrifty White specialty pharmacy accredited by URAC
Thrifty White Pharmacy has received specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a health care standards organization. The regional drug chain said Friday that its central specialty pharmacy was awarded the designation from Washington, D.C.-based URAC.
Aurobindo gets tentative FDA approval for HIV drug
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for dolutegravir 50 mg, an HIV medication.
Mondelez, iHeartMedia team on Nabisco campaign
Mondelez International has kicked off a multiyear national collaboration with iHeartMedia, the multiplatform media provider.
Fred’s pharmacy executive joins Ateb
Shannon Strickland, a senior vice president for Fred’s Pharmacy, has been hired by Ateb Inc. as vice president of pharmacy execution. Ateb said Thursday that Strickland will lead its independent sales team and select pharmacy chains.
CVS goes national with Curbside Pickup
Following three pilots launched in the spring, CVS Pharmacy is rolling out its CVS Curbside Pickup service to more than 4,000 stores. Plans call for the free service, accessed via the CVS Pharmacy app or CVS.
Online grocery shopping: Cutting the mustard?
Maybe there’s some stuff that people just don’t really want to buy online. That’s one of the undercurrents to the the TABS Analytics Fourth Annual Food and Beverage Study, which concluded that online grocery shopping hasn’t caught on. In TABS survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers ages 18 to 75, only 4.
Janssen cleared to market Invokamet XR
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Invokamet XR, a type 2 diabetes medication.
Video: Mylan CEO testifies at EpiPen hearing
Mylan CEO Heather Bresch gave testimony at a hearing Wednesday afternoon by the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform over the sharp price hike for the EpiPen epinephrine auto-injector since the company acquired the product in 2007.
PhRMA gathers scientists on Capitol Hill
The Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) yesterday brought more than 60 researchers and scientists from its member companies to meet with congressional lawmakers.
Rite Aid reports declined 2Q earnings, retail sales
Despite an uptick in total sales, lower drug reimbursement rates and script count trimmed profits at Rite Aid Corp. for its fiscal 2017 second quarter. Rite Aid also said Thursday that it continues to expect its acquisition by Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc., a $17.2 billion deal announced Oct.
Seth Meyers to headline NACDS Foundation Dinner
“Late Night” host and “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Seth Meyers is slated as the keynote speaker for the 2016 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner. In its 18th year, the NACDS Foundation Dinner is scheduled for Dec. 1 in Manhattan.
KVK Tech weight-loss drug Lomaira approved
KVK Tech Inc. plans to release Lomaira tablets, a short-term, low-dose prescription medicine for weight loss, by the end of this month. KVK said Tuesday that Lomaira (phentermine hydrochloride 8-mg tablets CIV) gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration.
Survey: CVS, Walmart among most-trusted brands
CVS Pharmacy and Walmart are two of the nation’s most-trusted brands, according to a Reader’s Digest poll. The publisher’s second annual Trusted Brands Survey, in which Ipsos Connect conducted online interviews with more than 5,000 U.S.
Oxy Bump oxygen-infused sprays roll out to CVS
Oxy Bump Corp. has landed retail distribution for its line of oxygen-infused nasal congestion, allergy relief and sore throat relief sprays at CVS Pharmacy.
Familiprix loyalty plan delivers personalized experience
Canadian drug chain Familiprix has seen a strong launch for its FamiliPlus loyalty program, aided by a platform that makes the offering more relevant to customers.