Weighing the retail clinic option
A pair of new studies shed some light on the use of retail clinics and their potential as an alternative site for health care.
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Millennials impose new dynamic in cosmetics
and indeed exceeds — the hype. I am speaking of the vaunted Millennials, the 18- to 34-year-old age group who one would think (based on the all of the articles in the press) accounted for the vast
Discount Drug Mart keeps front end interesting
Discount Drug Mart’s 55% contribution to sales from the front end is unusual for the chain drug industry and is supported by such unconventional categories as video rentals and delis. More than 40 of the retailer’s 73 stores have delis, and all new units get the department.
L’Oréal Multi-Cultural Beauty makes pair of appointments
The L’Oréal USA Multi-Cultural Beauty Division has announced two appointments in marketing communications. L’Oréal said Friday that Vivianna Blanch has been named vice president of integrated consumer communications, and Crystal Thompson has been hired as director of public relations.
Tri State Rx packaging makes adherence as easy as 1-2-3
Tri State Distribution has launched 1-2-3 Systems, which the company described as a “breakthrough” prescription packaging solution for helping patients adhere to their medications.
Senate OK’s key drug abuse legislation
The U.S. Senate has passed the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016 (S. 483), which is seen as striking a balance between fighting drug abuse and upholding legitimate drug use.
WBA increases its stake in AmerisourceBergen
As part of a long-term partnership announced three years ago, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is enlarging its equity stake in AmerisourceBergen. WBA said Friday that it has exercised warrants to buy more than 22,696,912 shares of AmerisourceBergen common stock for about $1.17 billion.
APhA votes for new policy on liquid medicine dosing
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) plans to adopt a new policy on the labeling and measurement of oral liquid medications.
Zim’s adds Max-Arnica roll-on to pain relief lineup
Perfecta Products Inc. has expanded its Zim’s line of topical health and skin care products with Zim’s Max-Arnica, a roll-on homeopathic pain reliever.
GlaxoSmithKline CEO Andrew Witty to retire
Sir Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc, plans to retire from the company next year. GSK announced Witty’s retirement Thursday in releasing its 2015 annual report to shareholders. Plans call for Witty to step down from the CEO post on March 31, 2017.
NACDS steps up RxImpact Votes effort
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has expanded NACDS RxImpact Votes get-out-the-vote initiative this year, including new video ads, a website and social media engagement.
Walgreens, OptumRx plan integrated Rx offering
Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx are collaborating on an an integrated pharmacy care solution that blends attributes of in-store and mail-order prescription drug services.
Pharmacy delivers message at NACDS RxImpact Day
Nearly 400 pharmacy advocates from 43 states converged on Capitol Hill for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ annual RxImpact Day grassroots lobbying drive.
Report: McKesson cutting 1,600 jobs
McKesson is laying off 1,600 employees, or 4% of its U.S. workforce, in the wake of losing some key clients, Bloomberg reported late Wednesday.
CHPA announces new officers, board members
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has elected officers and members to its board of directors. CHPA said Wednesday that Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, vice president of Personal Health Care North America and Digestive Wellness Design for Procter & Gamble Co.
Walgreens in partnership to help further oncology care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Walgreens have partnered to advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.