Diplomat Pharmacy: A multifaceted company
Describing itself as the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy, Diplomat Pharmacy Inc.
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Beauty executive Curtin to exit Walgreens
Shannon Curtin, group vice president and general merchandise manager for beauty and personal care at Walgreens, is leaving the company, a spokeswoman for the drug chain confirmed.
Pharmacy changing of the guard at Rite Aid
There’s a changing of the guard in the top pharmacy executive position at Rite Aid. Earlier this month, the company announced a flurry of executive appointments, including the promotion of Jocelyn Konrad to executive vice president of pharmacy.
PharmaSmart partners with Chain Drug Review
PharmaSmart International Inc. and Chain Drug Review have teamed up to help pharmacists help their patients lower their blood pressure.
Kirby Lester powers award-winning pharmacies
The majority of award-winning community pharmacies use Kirby Lester prescription dispensing technology, according to an analysis by the pharmacy automation provider. Kirby Lester said Wednesday that of the U.S.
FDA OKs first drug for women’s sexual desire disorder
Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained Food and Drug Administration clearance to market Addyi, which the company calls the first FDA-approved medication for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. Sprout said late Tuesday that Addyi (flibanserin, 100 mg) is slated to be released by Oct.
Aurobindo cleared to market generic Zyrtec tablets
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg, an over-the-counter allergy medication.
First Abilify oral solution generics released by Lannett, Amneal
Lannett Co. and Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC have launched the first generic versions of Abilify oral solution (aripiprazole 1 mg/ml), Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s antidepressant drug.
Hello children’s toothpaste earns ADA seal
Hello Products LLC’s collection of toothpastes for children has received the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.
Walgreens to eliminate 370 corporate jobs
Walgreens plans to cut 370 corporate-level jobs as part of ongoing restructuring and cost reduction efforts.
Eli Lilly ships Humalog U-200 KwikPen
Eli Lilly & Co. has rolled out the Humalog 200 units/ml KwikPen to U.S. pharmacies, calling the medication the nation’s first and only concentrated mealtime insulin analog.
CVS: Patients give high marks to telehealth
Retail clinic patients find the telehealth experience very satisfying, according to a CVS Health Research Institute study of a pilot program at MinuteClinic.
AmerisourceBergen, GNP enlist PrescribeWellness tech
AmerisourceBergen Corp. and its Good Neighbor Pharmacy network will employ technology from PrescribeWellness to deliver and maintain the company’s new Patient Engagement Center.
CVS Health closes Omnicare acquisition
CVS Health has finalized its $12.9 billion acquisition of Omnicare, a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities.
Shoppers Drug Mart boosts support of women’s health
Shoppers Drug Mart has unveiled a three-year, $1 million partnership with Osteoporosis Canada as part of the retailer’s new Shoppers LOVE YOU program.
NBTY acquires Dr. Organic skin care line
NBTY Inc., a supplier of vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, has agreed to acquire Dr. Organic, a naturally inspired skin care line in the U.K. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close later this year. The Dr.