CVS Health forms four new clinical affiliations
CVS Health has entered into clinical affiliations with Sutter Health in California, Millennium Physician Group in Florida, Bryan Health Connect in Nebraska and Mount Kisco Medical Group in New York.
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FUZE signs Mr. T as brand spokesman
FUZE has enlisted actor Mr. T to be the new face of the brand as it kicks off a summer campaign to introduce people to its line of flavored iced teas. The Coca-Cola Co. beverage brand said the cornerstone of the campaign is a 30-second spot, titled “Butterflyz,” starring Mr. T. The ad,
Rite Aid closes acquisition of EnvisionRx
Rite Aid Corp. has finalized its acquisition of pharmacy benefit management company Envision Pharmaceutical Services. The closing of the deal, valued at about $2 billion, came early in the timetable that Rite Aid initially reported.
Ahold, Delhaize plan to merge
International food retailers Delhaize Group and Koninklijke Ahold N.V. plan to merge, forming a new company called Ahold Delhaize. The companies said Wednesday that the agreement, being enacted through a merger of equals of Delhaize into Ahold, will create a food retailing giant with more than 6,500
DripDrop hits shelves at Rite Aid stores
Rehydration solution DripDrop has landed retail distribution at Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. The company said Tuesday that DripDrop natural berry-flavored powdered packets can be found in the baby care aisle at Rite Aid. Each box contains eight 8-ounce servings that are mixed with water.
No CEO change at Coty
A new chief executive officer will not be taking the reins at Coty Inc. next month. Coty said Tuesday that Bart Becht will remain as interim CEO of the company and continue in his role as chairman. With the move, Elio Leoni Sceti, slated to join the Coty as CEO on July
CVS Health hires chief marketing officer
Norman de Greve has been named as chief marketing officer at CVS Health. CVS said Tuesday that de Greve, president of the Boston and Detroit offices of marketing and technology agency DigitasLBi, is slated to start in the new post on July 15. In the role, de Greve will oversee marketing strategy
NACDS to air webinar series for Total Store Expo
ARLINGTON, Va. – Next month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores plans to air a series of webinars to help retailers and suppliers prepare for this summer’s 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo.
Teva ships Focalin XR generic
NORTH WALES, Pa. – Teva Pharmaceuticals has released dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (CII), a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), in a 20-mg strength.
Hamacher’s Wendland to present at ideaShare
Dave Wendland, vice president and member of the owners group at Hamacher Resource Group Inc., is slated to present a continuing education session, “Seven Deadly Sins of Community Pharmacy,” this week at the McKesson ideaShare 2015 conference in San Diego.
General Mills cereals to remove artificial flavors, colors
Over the next couple of years, General Mills plans to remove artificial flavors and colors from artificial sources from the rest of its cereals.
Pfizer to acquire pair of meningitis vaccines from GSK
Pfizer Inc. plans to buy GlaxoSmithKline’s quadrivalent meningitis ACWY vaccines, Nimenrix and Mencevax, for about $130 million.
As Seen On TV rolls out Snackeez DUO
As Seen On TV has introduced the Snackeez DUO, a disposable version of its Snackeez combination beverage/snack cup, a 2015 Product of the Year winner. Ideavillage Products Corp. said Friday that Snackeez DUO comes in a pack of 10 12-ounce beverage cups, 10 six-ounce snack bowls and 10 straws.
McKesson appoints new CIO
Kathy McElligott is joining McKesson Corp. as executive vice president, chief information officer and chief technology officer. McKesson said Monday that McElligott, currently CIO at technology and engineering company Emerson, will start in the new post on July 20.
Diplomat acquires Burman’s Specialty Pharmacy
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. has purchased Burman’s Specialty Pharmacy in a deal valued at more than $82 million. Diplomat said Friday that Burman’s, located in the greater Philadelphia area, is a provider of individualized patient care with a primary focus on hepatitis C.
Rite Aid enhances Rx service with OneTripRefills
Rite Aid is continuing to enhance its appeal as a retail health care destination, most recently through the introduction of the OneTripRefills medication synchronization service.