Rite Aid launches telehealth kiosks in Ohio
Rite Aid Corp. has officially opened HealthSpot telehealth stations in 25 of its drug stores in Ohio.
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With Chapter 11 filing, A&P to sell off stores
A&P has filed for bankruptcy, the second time in five years that the food and drug retailer has sought Chapter 11 protection. The supermarket operator said Monday that it has executed asset purchase agreements for about 120 stores at a price of roughly $600 million.
Galderma set to launch Epiduo Forte Gel
Galderma Laboratories has received Food and Drug Administration approval for antibiotic-free Epiduo Forte Gel (adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 0.3%/2.5%), a once-daily topical acne treatment. Galderma said Thursday Epiduo Forte Gel is the first combination of 0.3%/2.
National Rx program sought in Canada
launched in late June by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) — aims to build a national consensus for a pan-Canadian pharmacare framework. CPhA noted that all developed countries with universal health care, except Canada, provide universal coverage for
Cardinal Health to buy OutcomesMTM
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to acquire medication therapy management specialist OutcomesMTM. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Hyland’s launches 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises with Arnica
Hyland’s has expanded its lineup of children’s products with Hyland’s 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises with Arnica, a topical ointment stick for kids.
Competition escalates in retail clinic arena
The retail health clinic market is seeing competition intensify as the leading players expand their reach with new locations. Market leader MinuteClinic, part of CVS Health, got a big boost last month with CVS’ $1.9 billion deal to buy the pharmacy and clinic business of Target Corp.
Marketing veteran joins Hershey as CMO
Hershey Co. has hired Capital One Financial Corp. executive Peter Horst as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Hershey said Thursday that Horst will start at the company on July 27. At Capital One Financial, Horst most recently was senior vice president of brand marketing.
Berkowitz exits Walgreens Boots Alliance
Jeff Berkowitz, executive vice president at Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Pharma and Global Market Access, has left the company.
Rite Aid promotes procurement executive
Frank Ho has been promoted to vice president of indirect procurement at Rite Aid Corp.
Dollar Tree names new COO
Michael Witynski has been appointed chief operating officer at Dollar Tree Inc.
Reports: A&P mulling bankruptcy filing
MONTVALE, N.J. – A&P may be on the verge of filing for bankruptcy protection, possibly as early as this week, according to published reports.
J&J fitness app integrates with Walgreens Balance Rewards
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. has teamed up with the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices loyalty program to encourage and reward healthy behavior.
Study: Kirby Lester technology prevents potential Rx errors
Community pharmacies that used scan-verification and counting technology prevented an average of 2.7 potential prescription errors per week, according to a national study by Kirby Lester.
Topical BioMedics rolls out MyPainAway After-Burn Cream
Topical BioMedics Inc. has expanded its lineup of pain relief and healing cream formulas with MyPainAway After-Burn Cream Powered by Topricin.
NCPA: Balanced approach needed to thwart Part D fraud
The National Community Pharmacists Association has called on Congress, Medicare and industry stakeholders to strike a balance in stamping out fraud in Medicare Part D while preserving patient access to critical medications.