NACDS Foundation plans Zika campaign in Puerto Rico
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation is launching a radio and digital education initiative in Puerto Rico to address rising concerns over the Zika virus.
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Loblaw, Shoppers Drug Mart aid wildfire relief efforts
Loblaw Cos. has committed $300,000 to help support relief efforts for the massive wildfire in Fort McMurray, Alberta. The Canadian food and drug retailer said late Thursday that it’s providing cash donations and provisions of essential food and health supplies.
Market Track tabs Moore as new president
Former Nielsen executive Dennis Moore has joined Market Track as its new president.
Digital strategy: Multiple voices with a singular goal
For something that didn’t even exist a decade ago, digital strategy is surely one of the hottest business conversations today.
AmerisourceBergen, WBA extend relationship
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has extended its strategic partnership with Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc. for another three years.
CVS, ACS effort eyes more tobacco-free college campuses
The American Cancer Society (ACS) and CVS Health have launched a three-year, $3.6 million initiative to provide grants to 125 institutions to expand the number of smoke- and tobacco-free college and university campuses nationwide.
H.D. Smith moves up on list of tech innovators
H.D. Smith has made the 2016 InformationWeek Elite 100, a list of the top U.S. business technology innovators published by the IT journal InformationWeek. In this year’s ranking, H.D. Smith came in at No. 31, moving up from No. 99 a year ago.
Diplomat spotlights hepatitis C care
Diplomat Pharmacy is recognizing National Hepatitis Awareness Month with a campaign to honor patients and their caregivers.
CDC sharpens aim at antibiotic overuse
Nearly a third of antibiotics prescribed in the United States aren’t necessary, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Perrigo, Allergan ship generic of Mucinex DM
Perrigo Co. and Allergan plc have rolled out guaifenesin 1,200-mg and dextromethorphan HBr 60-mg extended-release tablets, a combination expectorant and cough suppressant.
Walgreens, APhA take aim at substance abuse
Walgreens has teamed up with the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) to battle prescription drug abuse. Through the collaboration, the APhA Institute on Alcoholism and Drug Dependencies will continue to offer a substance abuse education program for pharmacists and student pharmacists.
NCPA gets set for Congressional Pharmacy Summit
Later this month, hundreds of community pharmacists will head to Washington, D.C., to advocate for independent pharmacy and their patients at the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2016 Congressional Pharmacy Summit.
IMS Health, Quintiles unveil merger deal
Health care and pharmaceutical information specialists IMS Health Holdings Inc. and Quintiles Transnational Holdings Inc. plan to merge. The companies said Tuesday that the deal is an all-stock merger of equals transaction, with the combined company to be named Quintiles IMS Holdings Inc.
Allergan launches Crestor generic in U.S.
Allergan plc has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for rosuvastatin calcium tablets, a cholesterol-lowering medication.
CVS Health sees sales surge in 1Q
CVS Health reported strong sales gains and topped Wall Street’s consensus earnings forecast for the 2016 first quarter. CVS said Tuesday that for the three months ended March 31, overall revenue climbed 18.9% to $43.2 billion from $36.3 billion a year earlier.
CVS expands hepatitis care services in Hawaii
CVS Health has expanded health services at its Longs Drugs and MinuteClinic locations in Hawaii for people with hepatitis B, hepatitis C and other liver diseases.