Community pharmacy in spotlight at ThoughtSpot 2016
Over the weekend AmerisourceBergen Corp. wrapped up its annual ThoughtSpot trade show, where it introduced new programs to help members of its Good Neighbor Pharmacy network drive their businesses.
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London Drugs launches its first iOS app
London Drugs has enhanced its photo services with the launch of its first-ever iOS app. The western Canada drug chain said its new Photolab app enables customers to easily upload and print photos direct from their iPhone and iPad mobile devices and social media accounts.
Pharmacists care about patient Rx costs
It can’t be said that community pharmacists don’t try to save their patients money.
Sanofi cleared by FDA to market Adlyxin
Sanofi has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for Adlyxin (lixisenatide), a medication for type 2 diabetes.
CVS to provide Narcan spray at discount
CVS Health has partnered with Adapt Pharma to make the opioid overdose-reversal nasal spray Narcan more affordable for uninsured patients at CVS Pharmacy stores.
Mack’s Earplugs promo ties to Streep’s new movie
McKeon Products Inc. is promoting its Mack’s Earplugs in a contest to win tickets to the Paramount Pictures film “Florence Foster Jenkins,” starring Meryl Streep and Hugh Grant. During the “Florence Foster Jenkins” Movie Ticket Sweepstakes, which kicked off this week and runs to Aug.
Retail pharmacies go to bat for immunizations
Bartell Drugs, Quality Food Centers (QFC), Hy-Vee and Giant Eagle are participating in National Association of Chain Drug Stores projects to demonstrate value-based payment models for pharmacy-administered immunizations.
Sanofi Pasteur begins shipment of flu vaccines
Sanofi Pasteur is shipping its first doses of Fluzone vaccines for the 2016-17 flu season following their release by the Food and Drug Administration. Sanofi’s vaccines division said the shipment marks the start of more than 65 million doses of seasonal flu shots that it will deliver to U.S.
GNC Holdings CEO resigns; interim chief named
Michael Archbold has stepped down as chief executive officer of GNC Holdings Inc. and resigned from the company’s board of directors. GNC said Thursday that it has appointed director Robert Moran as interim CEO. Moran served as chairman and CEO of PetSmart Inc.
Walgreens to shut down drugstore.com
Walgreens is shutting down drugstore.com and Beauty.com in an effort to focus on Walgreens.com. The retailer, which acquired the two e-commerce operations in 2011, expects the shutdown to be completed by the end of September.
FTC clears Teva-Allergan, Mylan-Meda acquisitions
The Federal Trade Commission has given its approval to two major pharma acquisitions: Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.’s $40 billion deal to buy Allergan plc’s generics business and Mylan N.V.’s $9.9 billion deal to acquire Meda AB.
Dollar General acquires Walmart Express stores
Dollar General Corp. has purchased 41 former Walmart Express locations in 11 states. Dollar General said Wednesday that it expects to relocate 40 Dollar General stores into the acquired sites by October, and the deep discount retailer will also enter one new market through the deal.
Glenmark generic of K-Dur approved
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received final Food and Drug Administration approval for potassium chloride extended-release tablets.
My Imports USA buys TAG from P&G
Consumer goods manufacturer, distributor and marketer My Imports USA has acquired the TAG men’s personal care brand from Procter & Gamble Co. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Ranir buys Rembrandt teeth whitening brand
Ranir LLC, maker of the oral care brand Plackers, has acquired the Rembrandt teeth whitening brand from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Ranir said Monday that the deal includes all intellectual property and rights to the Rembrandt brand.
Former Walmart exec Don Soderquist dies
Former Walmart executive Don Soderquist has passed away due to complications from heart surgery. He was 82. Soderquist was recruited by Walmart founder Sam Walton from Ben Franklin Stores, where Walton had his retailing start.