A new partnership formed by Ritzman Pharmacy aims to elevate pharmacy services to provide “whole-person health.” The Ohio pharmacy chain said Wednesday that it has allied with Pharmacy Innovations LLC, an affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), to develop a “pharmacy of the future.
A trusted skin care solution for families for decades, Aquaphor has introduced a new product for babies.
Smith Drug Co. has hired Brian Purscell as senior vice president of pharmacy solutions, a newly created position. The J M Smith Corp.
McKesson’s deal to buy Ireland’s UDG Healthcare reflects the global consolidation of health care distribution, as drug wholesalers continue their drive for scale, especially in the realm of generic drugs, according to Fitch Ratings.
The board of directors at AmerisourceBergen Corp. has authorized a special $2.4 billion share repurchase program.
The first prescriptions filled by patients with chronic conditions provide a good sign of how well they will adhere to their medications, according to research by CVS Health.
Henry Dale Smith Sr., founder and chairman emeritus of H.D. Smith, has died at age 87. The nation’s largest independent drug wholesaler said Monday that Smith passed away in Springfield, Ill., surrounded by family and loved ones. Smith founded H.D.
Natural Health International has rolled out its Femmenessence menopause products to CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named new directors for federal government and pharmacy affairs. NACDS said Friday that Colin Brainard will join the association as director of federal government affairs, effective Sept. 21.
McKesson Corp. plans to acquire the pharmaceutical distribution division of Dublin, Ireland-based UDG Healthcare plc for about $466 million.
Carma Laboratories Inc. wants to hear from consumers who buy its Carmex lip care products. The company on Thursday announced the “Straight From Your Lips” campaign on MyCarmex.
Little Remedies has expanded its infant health care lineup with Advanced Colic Relief drops. Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said Thursday that Little Remedies Advanced Colic Relief drops are formulated with a unique mix of herbs to provide gentle relief for colicky babies.
Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies.
Rite Aid Corp. saw revenue surge in its fiscal 2016 second quarter, its first including results for recently acquired pharmacy benefit manager EnvisionRx. Rite Aid said Thursday that sales for the second quarter ended Aug. 29 totaled $7.66 billion, up 17.5% from $6.52 billion a year earlier.
The Food and Drug Administration’s current deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco is likely to become the organization’s next commissioner. Dr.
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug portfolio with the rollout of valacyclovir and donepezil HCl tablets. The company said Wednesday that its valacyclovir product is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex, while its donepezil HCl product is a generic of Eisai Co.’s Aricept.
