QS/1 releases SharpRx pharmacy management software
QS/1 this week launched SharpRx, which the company described as the next generation of pharmacy management software.
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California gives green light to substitution of biologics
California Gov. Jerry Brown has approved legislation to create a pathway for the substitution of interchangeable biologic drugs, a move applauded by Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO).
Walmart names new chief merchant for U.S. stores
Walmart has promoted Steve Bratspies to chief merchandising officer for Walmart U.S., the retail giant’s largest business unit. Bratspies currently serves as executive vice president of food for Walmart U.S.
Galderma debuts Excipial therapeutic skin care line
This week, Galderma Laboratories expanded its therapeutic skin care roster with the launch of Excipial, a line of dermatologist-developed products formulated for “challenged skin.
Wahl breaks new ground with Pulsing Massage Patch
Wahl Home Products has rolled out wearable technology that it calls a first in the area of pain management. The Wahl Clipper Corp.
Camber launches generics of Plavix, Mirapex
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug lineup with the release of clopidogrel tablets, an anticoagulant, and pramipexole dihydrocloride tablets, a treatment for Parkinson’s disease.
Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream hits shelves at CVS
Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream at CVS/pharmacy. The company said CVS will carry the 4-ounce jar of Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream.
Shoppers Drug Mart marks loyalty program’s 15th year
Shoppers Drug Mart is rewarding Shoppers Optimum members as the customer loyalty program celebrates its 15th anniversary.
Anheuser-Busch InBev’s latest bid nixed by SABMiller
Beer giant Anheuser-Busch InBev has offered to buy fellow brewing behemoth SABMiller plc for $104 billion (U.S.) but saw its increased bid quickly rejected. AB InBev said Wednesday that it’s now offering £42.15 ($64.
Former Walgreens exec to lead store ops at Fred’s
John Foley, a former retail operations executive at Walgreens, is joining Fred’s Inc. as executive vice president of store operations.
Pharmacy fuels 2Q sales at Jean Coutu stores
Gains in the pharmacy offset slow front-end business to lift sales for Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network in the fiscal 2016 second quarter. Jean Coutu said Wednesday that for the second quarter ended Aug. 29., revenue for the franchised store network rose 2.6% to nearly $1.
Study: Waiting for the doctor has a cost
Drug chains and other retail pharmacy players might want to take notice: Waiting to see the doctor carries a cost. A study recently published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) reckons the cost of time spent seeking health care at $52 billion for Americans in 2010. Led by Kristin Ray, M.
Centrum VitaMints offer refreshing multivitamin option
Centrum is providing a more flavorful and convenient way to take a multivitamin. The Pfizer Consumer Healthcare brand has launched Centrum VitaMints, a minty, chewable multivitamin.
Walmart plans ‘America’s biggest health fair’
This Saturday, Walmart plans to hold what it calls “America’s biggest health fair.” The retail giant said Tuesday that it will offer free blood glucose, blood pressure and vision screenings along with product samples and health insurance information at more than 4,400 stores nationwide on Oct. 10.
AmerisourceBergen to buy PharMEDium for $2.6 billion
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire PharMEDium Healthcare Holdings, Inc., a national provider of outsourced compounded sterile preparations (CSPs) to acute care hospitals, in a $2.575 billion cash deal.
Horizon Pharma relocates U.S. headquarters
Horizon Pharma plc is moving its U.S. corporate headquarters to a larger facility in Lake Forest, Ill., to accommodate its expanding organization. Horizon said Monday that the new office space, located at 150 South Saunders Rd. in Lake Forest, is about triple the size of its current U.S.