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Social media has impact on consumer health care

Social media has impact on consumer health care

There are many social media channels, and personal experiences with them vary based on age, interests, technology savvy and more. Depending on one’s interests or information being sought, there are likely a variety of ways to participate or find others online that can relate.

Coty buys digital marketing specialist Beamly

Coty buys digital marketing specialist Beamly

Coty Inc. has gone the acquisition route to boost its digital engagement capabilities. The beauty care company this week unveiled a deal to acquire Beamly, a digital marketing firm based in New York and London. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.

Impax cleared to market Intuniv generic

Impax cleared to market Intuniv generic

Impax Laboratories Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for guanfacine extended-release tablets, a treatment for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).

MinuteClinic hits the 1,000 mark

MinuteClinic hits the 1,000 mark

MinuteClinic, the walk-in medical clinic segment of CVS Health, has opened its 1,000th location nationwide. CVS said its newest clinic opened its doors Thursday on Dupont Circle in Washington, D.C.

Former Merck executive joins MPG

Former Merck executive joins MPG

Former Merck executive Rhonda Johnson has joined consulting company Market Performance Group (MPG) as executive vice president and client lead. Johnson was Merck Customer Care’s U.S. Region chief customer officer.

Fruth recognized for stop-meth efforts

Fruth recognized for stop-meth efforts

Lynne Fruth, President of Fruth Pharmacy, has been honored for her company’s commitment to help prevent the sale of drugs used in the making of methamphetamine, known as “meth.

Rite Aid reopens store damaged in Baltimore riots

Rite Aid reopens store damaged in Baltimore riots

Rite Aid Corp. is holding a ribbon-cutting event to mark the reopening of its store in Baltimore that was heavily damaged during the city’s riots in April. On Tuesday afternoon, Rite Aid executive vice president of operations Bryan Everett is slated to be joined by U.S. Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.

Pharmacy chains step up Part D assistance

Pharmacy chains step up Part D assistance

Chain drug retailers have begun extensive outreach programs to provide consumers with access to information and resources for Medicare Part D and Health Insurance Marketplace coverage options. Medicare Part D annual enrollment began Oct. 15 and runs through Dec. 7.

Maty’s organic cough syrup earns USDA certification

Maty’s organic cough syrup earns USDA certification

Maty’s Healthy Products has gained USDA organic certification for its Organic Cough Syrup. The company said Wednesday that the designation makes its product the first USDA-certified organic cough syrup. Maty’s Organic Cough Syrup is USDA Certified Organic by CCOF.

Some primer on pharmacy quality ratings

Some primer on pharmacy quality ratings

Next month, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) will co-host a one-day pharmacy quality ratings workshop with the American Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.