Redux: 2015 Total Store Expo
If you weren’t able to get to the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo in Denver, or were there and missed out on some of the happenings, NACDS-TV has provided a recap segment of the conference.
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Sam’s Club pharmacies to offer diabetes screenings
This month, Sam’s Club pharmacies plan to hold free diabetes screenings for club members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Wednesday that the screenings, to be offered on Sept.
Sandoz releases generic of Exelon patch in U.S.
Sandoz has launched a rivastigmine patch, a treatment for dementia, in the U.S. market. The Novartis subsidiary said Wednesday that its rivastigmine transdermal system is an authorized generic version of the Exelon patch, marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Walgreens, UN vaccination drive gets under way
Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation have kicked off their annual “Get a Shot, Give a Shot” campaign, which aims to provide life-saving vaccines where they’re most needed to children worldwide.
Sundial Brands sells minority stake to Bain Capital
Sundial Brands, the maker of natural beauty care brands SheaMoisture and Nubian Heritage, has sold a minority interest in the company to global investment firm Bain Capital Private Equity.
J M Smith acquires Integra NV business
J M Smith Corp. has acquired pharmacy-related technology products and services offered by Integra NV and will manage them as a subsidiary called Integra LTC Solutions LLC.
Pharmacy veteran Segrave joins Bartell Drugs’ board
Frank Segrave, president and chief executive officer of Silvergate Pharmaceuticals and former vice president of pharmacy at Walmart, has joined the board of directors of Bartell Drugs.
Sanofi, Google team up to improve diabetes care
Sanofi and the life sciences team at Google have formed a collaboration to improve care and outcomes for people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes.
GPhA council works to promote biosimilars
Biosimilars offer tremendous promise for millions of Americans suffering from cancer, rheumatoid arthritis or other diseases, offering lower-cost and highly effective alternatives to costly reference product drugs, also known as biologics.
NeilMed launches Naspira nasal-oral aspirator
NeilMed Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has rolled out the Naspira nasal-oral aspirator for babies and small children.
Perrigo purchases ScarAway brand
Perrigo Co. plc has acquired the ScarAway scar management brand from Enaltus LLC. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed. Perrigo said Monday that Scaraway is expected to generate overall 2015 net sales of $10 million, or approximately $3 million for the remainder of the year.
Care Pharmacies renews with CEO Wysong
Care Pharmacies Cooperative Inc. has extended the contract of chief executive officer Michael Wysong.
FDA proposes suffix for biosimilar product names
Early feedback on the Food and Drug Administration’s proposal on naming conventions for biosimilars shows a mixed response.
Head & Shoulders lands N.Y. Giants’ Beckham as ambassador
Head & Shoulders has signed up New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham as its latest hair ambassador. The Procter & Gamble hair care brand — the official shampoo of the National Football League — said Friday that fans can now see Beckham in his first ad for Head & Shoulders on the
J&J, P&G collaborations target flu, heart disease
Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble — are involved in collaborations that could make a big impact in fighting flu and heart disease. Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and J&J’s Janssen pharmaceutical subsidiary have found a way to induce antibodies to fight a wide range
Novo Nordisk buys pair of biopharma companies
Novo Nordisk plans to acquire Calibrium LLC and MB2 LLC, two privately held biopharmaceutical research companies based in Carmel, Ind.