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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.
Amneal earns ‘Company of the Year’ honors
Amneal Pharmaceuticals won the award for “Company of the Year, Americas” at the 2015 Global Generics and Biosimilars Awards held in Madrid, Spain.
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.
Obama rallies public/private efforts vs. drug abuse
The pharmacy industry is doing its part to help stem the tide of prescription drug abuse and heroin use as part of wide-ranging, public- and private-sector efforts announced this week by President Barack Obama. At a community forum in Charleston, W.Va.
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, 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 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
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 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
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.
Health Mart kicks off Town Hall events tour
Through early 2016, Health Mart plans to host more than 100 Town Hall continuing education events nationwide to promote medication synchronization programs among its member pharmacies.
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.
CVS/pharmacy promotes preventive care
CVS Health has commenced its annual free health screening campaign, Project Health, which will visit select CVS/pharmacy stores in key markets nationwide.
CurrentC mobile payment pilot draws more retailers
More large retail chains have begun piloting the CurrentC secure mobile payment platform from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) at select stores.
Vicks delves into connected health with smartphone thermometer
The Vicks cold and flu relief brand has entered the connected health space with the rollout of the Vicks SmartTemp wireless smartphone thermometer. Kaz USA Inc.