Innovation, IMA to integrate Rx automation technology
Pharmacy automation provider Innovation has entered into a technology integration agreement with IMA North America.
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Pharmacy boosts CVS Health in second quarter
Rising PBM and specialty pharmacy sales and recently acquired pharmacy businesses lifted revenue at CVS Health Corp. for the second quarter, with adjusted earnings per share topping Wall Street’s consensus forecast. CVS Health said Tuesday that for the second quarter ended June 30, sales climbed 17.
Mylan launches pair of new generics in U.S.
Mylan N.V. this week introduced two new generic drugs in the U.S. market. On Monday, the company announced final Food and Drug Administration approval for dextroamphetamine sulfate extended-release capsules — in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg — and finasteride tablets 1 mg.
Industry mourns passing of Mars Inc.’s Forrest Mars Jr.
Forrest E. Mars Jr., heir to candy giant Mars Inc. and its former co-president, has died at age 84. Mars Jr., who passed away on July 26, was the eldest son of Audrey and Forrest E. Mars Sr. and the grandson of Frank C. Mars, the founder of Mars Inc. With his brother
CutisPharma appoints chief scientific officer
Steven Dinh has joined CutisPharma as executive vice president and chief scientific officer. CutisPharma said Monday that Dinh will play a key role at the company, overseeing its efforts to develop its pipeline of drugs for New Drug Application (NDA) submission to the Food and Drug Administration.
Merix forms alliance with Sarantis Group
Merix Pharmaceutical Corp. has entered into a strategic business alliance with Athens, Greece-based consumer product company Sarantis Group. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Walgreens starts offering meningitis B vaccines daily
Walgreens has begun providing bacterial meningitis vaccinations at all of its pharmacies and in-store clinics on a walk-in basis. The drug chain said Monday that the new meningitis B vaccines, Bexsero and Trumenba, protect against most strains of serogroup B meningococcal disease.
Implications of final AMP rule for community Rx
On February 1, 2016, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its Final Rule interpreting the provisions of the 2010 health care reform law that address the Medicaid Drug Rebate Program (MDRP).
Coty taps digital agency for Rimmel, Bourjois brands
Coty Inc. formed a partnership with Paris-based brand marketing and technology agency BETC to support its Rimmel and Bourjois color cosmetics brands globally. Coty said Monday that the partnership is slated to launch this fall.
Walgreens digital exec Pellegrini to join Fitbit
Walgreens Boots Alliance executive Adam Pelligrini is leaving the company to join activity tracker device maker Fitbit Inc. as vice president of digital health. Fitbit said Monday that Pellegrini is slated to start at the company on Sept. 6.
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.
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.