Consumers: Don’t impede access to PSE medicines
A survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has revealed consumer concerns about access to over-the-counter cold/cough and allergy medicines containing pseudoephedrine (PSE).
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Head & Shoulders plays longball at MLB All-Star Game
Head & Shoulders is swinging for the fences in a promotion for this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game.
CVS, Walgreens take part in youth jobs coalition
CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart and Target are among more than a dozen U.S.-based companies forming the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, an employer-led coalition that aims to create pathways to jobs for America’s young people.
Aurobindo cleared to market Tambocor generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for flecainide acetate tablets, a medication for irregular heartbeat.
Industry mourns passing of Jack Futterman, former Pathmark CEO
Jack Futterman, former chairman and chief executive officer of Pathmark Stores and a former chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, died Monday at age 82.
SDM, Loblaw support medicine take-back campaign
Shoppers Drug Mart has teamed up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free Canada (PDFC) for a National Medicine Take-Back Campaign that will run from July to December.
NACDS hails House passage of 21st Century Cures
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6), which the National Association of Chain Drug Stores said will speed the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs and position pharmacy to play a pivotal role in the delivery of new drug treatments to patients.
ORS debuts Shealicious Hair Conditioning Cocktails
ORS is responding to the “cocktailing” trend in hair care with the launch of ORS Shealicious Hair Conditioning Cocktails.
Novartis set to release Entresto heart failure drug
Novartis has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) tablets, a medication for heart failure with reduced injection fraction. An angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), Entresto reduces the strain on a failing heart.
Small chains show they can compete
Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Walmart among them — receive a great deal of attention. Similarly, regional chains including Wegmans, H-E-B, Publix and Schnucks are examples of a force in their respective markets.
NCPA applauds lawmakers’ pursuit of MAC pricing transparency
Eleven congressmen have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for information on the enforcement of transparency measures for generic drug payments in Medicare Part D plans for 2016. The National Community Pharmacists Association said Thursday that this week U.S. Reps.
Fred’s enlists A.T. Kearney to spur Rx business
Fred’s Inc. has retained global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney to help the retailer grow its pharmacy business. In reporting June sales on Thursday, the discount store chain noted that its expanded specialty pharmacy operation were a key driver of revenue growth for the month.
Cardinal Health serves up scholarship funds for pharmacy schools
Cardinal Health Inc. is providing more than $1 million in funding to 10 pharmacy schools across the country as part of its efforts to support future pharmacists.
Former Nestle USA CEO, Walgreens CFO to join ConAgra board
Ex-Nestle USA chairman and chief executive officer Bradley Alford and former Walgreens Boots Alliance executive vice president and chief financial officer Timothy McLevish are slated to join the ConAgra Foods Inc. board of directors this month.
Pessina named CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. announced executive vice chairman Stefano Pessina as its permanent chief executive officer in reporting increased sales and earnings for its fiscal 2015 third quarter. The company said Thursday that its board of directors appointed Pessina as CEO, effective immediately.
Carma Labs names domestic sales VP
Former Kellogg’s and PepsiCo executive Frank Simone has been appointed as vice president of domestic sales at Carma Laboratories Inc., the maker of Carmex lip care products.