Rite Aid names Martindale as CEO of stores
In a reorganization of key leadership, Rite Aid Corp. has promoted president and chief operating officer Ken Martindale to the newly created position of chief executive officer of Rite Aid stores.
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DenTek launches e-commerce website
DenTek has gone live with a new branded website featuring full e-commerce capabilities. The oral care brand said Monday that DenTek.com now provides oral care product information and tips plus the ability for consumers to buy items directly through the site.
Pfizer to buy U.S. rights for potential MS generic drug
Pfizer Inc. has entered into an agreement with Synthon to acquire the exclusive U.S. commercialization rights for glatiramer acetate, a potential generic version of Teva Pharmaceuticals’ Copaxone for the treatment of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS).
Benzer Pharmacy serves up Rx compliance packaging
Benzer Pharmacy has begun offering free med-pack preparations to customers struggling to remember to take all their medications and keep them organized. The regional drug chain said Monday that the solution employs the Dispill cold-sealed, multidose packaging system from Dispill-USA Inc.
AmerisourceBergen unveils new GNP support network
At its ThoughtSpot 2015 conference, which ended this weekend, AmerisourceBergen Corp. introduced a range of new capabilities for its Pharmacy Services Administration Organization that will bolster support of its Good Neighbor Pharmacy independent pharmacy network.
Hikma to buy Roxane for $2.65 billion
Hikma Pharmaceuticals PLC, a fast growing multinational pharmaceutical group, plans to acquire Roxane Laboratories from Boehringer Ingelheim in a deal valued at $2.65 billion. Hikma said the agreement stands to transform its position in the U.S.
CVS affiliates with Kansas, Pennsylvania health providers
CVS Health has formed new clinical affiliations with Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Kansas and Lehigh Valley Health Network in Pennsylvania.
Par ships authorized generic of Megace ES
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has released an authorized generic version of Par Specialty Pharmaceutical’s Megace ES oral suspension.
Same-store sales edge up in July at Rite Aid
Comparable pharmacy sales growth more than offset flat front-end results to lift Rite Aid Corp.’s same-store sales for July. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended July 25, comparable-store sales rose 2.4% year over year, matching the comp-store growth posted in June.
CVS, IBM team up to improve patient care
CVS Health and IBM are pooling their expertise in predictive analytics and leveraging the information technology giant’s Watson cognitive computing platform to improve care management for patients with chronic diseases.
Jean Coutu readies for expanded pharmacist services
The Jean Coutu Group is prepping patients and pharmacists for expanded health care services now available through pharmacies in Quebec.
Unilever, Walgreens team up to help families in need
Unilever and Walgreens have partnered with Me to We to provide customers with a way to make a positive impact on the world through everyday purchases.
Rite Aid Health Alliance adds new care partner
Reliance ACO, an accountable care organization in southeastern Michigan, has joined the Rite Aid Health Alliance team-based care initiative. Rite Aid Corp. said Wednesday that Reliance ACO is the eighth health provider partner in the Rite Aid Health Alliance, announced in March 2014.
Stopain Migraine to hit shelves at Rite Aid, H-E-B
Troy Healthcare is expanding retail distribution of its Stopain Migraine topical pain reliever, which a recent study found to be safe and effective in treating an acute migraine attack.
P&G names Taylor as next CEO
David Taylor, Procter & Gamble Co.’s group president of global beauty, grooming and health care, has been chosen to succeed A.G. Lafley as the company’s president and chief executive officer. P&G said late Tuesday that Taylor is slated to take the helm as CEO on Nov.
Brush Buddies rolls out Soniclean Pro One
A new sonic toothbrush from Brush Buddies brings consumers a “fresh-out-of-the-dentist clean feeling at drug store prices,” the company said.