NCPA leads call for more DIR fee transparency
The National Community Pharmacists Association has joined with a group of pharmacy industry stakeholders in calling for more clarity about direct and indirect (DIR) fees.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb opens expanded biologics facility
Bristol-Myers Squibb has completed a major expansion of its biologics facility in Devens, Mass. The drug maker said the $280 million project will spur development of the company’s growing portfolio of biologics medicines.
Next ‘get out the vote’ ad released by NACDS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has released its second “get out the vote” video ad. Titled “Momentum,” the spot calls on pharmacists and other pharmacy team members get to the polls to vote and to volunteer for the candidates of their choice.
Novartis realigns pharma division into two new units
Making changes to its Pharmaceuticals Division, Novartis has created two business units that will report to the chief executive officer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Oncology. The new units will form the Innovative Medicines Division.
Target lands Nordstrom exec as chief merchant
Nordstrom executive Mark Tritton has joined Target Corp. as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.
Premier Brands unveils Arm & Hammer foot care line
Premier Brands of America has introduced a line of foot care products under the Arm & Hammer brand. Premier Brands said late Monday that the spring 2016 lineup of insoles, sprays and powders will offer superior performance in terms of comfort and odor mitigation.
CVS kicks off in-store fundraising for LUNG FORCE
CVS Health has launched an in-store fundraising campaign at all CVS Pharmacy locations to benefit the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative. Through June 11, customers can donate $1, $3 or more at checkout at any of the 7,900 CVS drug stores or online at CVS.com/lung.
McKesson-Walmart deal creates ‘intriguing alignment,’ expert says
The expanded distribution agreement between McKesson and Walmart not only brings McKesson a generic drug customer it had been pursuing, but it also “finalizes an intriguing industry channel alignment,” according to pharmacy supply chain expert Adam Fein, president of Pembroke Consulting.
NBTY donates nutrition bars to local food bank
NBTY Inc. has donated 421,315 pounds of nutrition bars to Island Harvest Food Bank.
Axxess Pharma expands OTC lineup
Axxess Pharma Inc. is targeting large pharmacy retailers with a pair of new over-the-counter health products. Known for nutritional supplement, pain relief and other products under the TapouT brand, Axxess said that through its AllStar Health Brands Inc.
McKesson, Walmart expand Rx distribution pact
McKesson Corp. and Walmart have expanded their long-term pharmaceutical distribution pact, including a new sourcing agreement for generic drugs. McKesson and Walmart said Monday that the expanded relationship is “a natural next step.” The companies will collaborate on sourcing generics for their U.
Walmart aims to be ‘front door’ of U.S. health care
George Riedl is on a mission to make Walmart consumers’ first choice for pharmacy, health and wellness.
NACDS works to be part of the solution
The U.S. health care system is not functioning in a sustainable way, new National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman Martin Otto said at the organization’s Annual Meeting here last month. Costs are too high and are rising fast, while outcomes are disappointing.
Shopping at CVS becomes more convenient
Shopping just got a little easier for CVS Health customers.
Nightengale takes reins at Good Neighbor Pharmacy
Brian Nightengale has succeeded Dave Neu as president of AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy. Neu, who has also been executive vice president of retail strategy at AmerisourceBergen, will retire this summer after more than three decades with the company.
CVS Pharmacy y más makes L.A. debut
Adding to the dozen locations it opened in June 2015, CVS Pharmacy launched nine CVS Pharmacy y más stores last month in the greater Los Angeles area. These specialized stores provide enhanced, personalized service to the local Hispanic community. The nine L.A.