Drug distributors reap benefits of tech investment
The rapid adoption of new technology is making the drug distribution industry healthier than ever.
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Nature Made set to launch new probiotic
Nature Made has unveiled Nature Made Advanced Dual Support, a new probiotic that offers comprehensive digestive support.
Lannett wraps up Silarx acquisition
Lannett Co. has completed its acquisition of Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc, , a manufacturer and marketer of liquid generic drug products. The deal also includes a related real estate entity, Lannett said Tuesday.
CVS, HHS team up to promote online health tool
CVS Health has partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to promote myhealthfinder, an online health tool.
Actavis, Perrigo to release store-brand Mucinex D
Actavis plc and Perrigo Co. plc have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine tablets, an expectorant. The companies said Tuesday that Perrigo is slated to commence shipments to U.S. retail and wholesale customers in time for the cough/cold season.
Sam’s Club pharmacies to host men’s health screenings
This month, Sam’s Club plans to offer free men’s health screenings at all of its pharmacy locations. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Tuesday that the His Health screenings are confidential and will be held Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at Sam’s Club’s 608 pharmacies.
Cardinal to distribute re:iimmune illness recovery formula
Make People Better LLC has landed distribution for its re:iimmune illness recovery formula through Cardinal Health Inc. An isotonic, oral rehydration formula, re:iimmune provides a dual-action solution to promote rapid recovery from illness and improveme overall intestinal health.
Teva launches pair of new generics
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released generic versions of Actavis’ Actonel tablets, an osteoporosis medication, and of Amneal’s Lomedia 24 Fe, a women’s contraceptive, in the United States.
AmerisourceBergen plans three new DCs
AmerisourceBergen Corp. is set to begin construction on three new distribution centers, to be located in Olive Branch, Miss.; Shakopee, Minn.; and Newburgh, N.Y. AmerisourceBergen said Monday that building for the new facilities is slated to start this summer and take 18 to 24 months to complete.
Employers ramp up on-site health, Rx services
Employers offering on-site health services are looking to provide more, including pharmacy, according to a survey by global professional services firm Towers Watson. Thirty-eight percent of large U.S.
Completely Bare introduces two depilatories
Completely Bare has added two new products to its depilatory line, Completely Smooth, a no-bump shaving gel and the vitamin cream CTRL + HAIR + DEL, which removes unwanted facial fuzz.
Glenmark ships generic version of DDAVP
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for desmopressin acetate tablets in strengths of 0.1 mg and 0.2 mg. The company said Friday that the product, a generic equivalent of DDAVP (0.1 mg and 0.2 mg) from Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
RxMedic expands automated dispensing lineup with RM200
RxMedic Systems has introduced a new pharmacy robot, the RM200, which is engineered to use exclusive TriMaxx triangular vials. The pharmacy automation provider, a subsidiary of JM Smith Corp.
Acquisition takes CVS into new dispensing channel
Boosting its services for the burgeoning senior market, CVS Health has agreed to acquire Omnicare — the nation’s largest provider of pharmaceutical services to long-term care facilities — for $12.7 billion. With the acquisition, which includes $2.
Albertsons taps Panzer to lead health business
Mark Panzer has been named senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness at Albertsons LLC. Between Albertsons and Safeway stores, the company has 1,760 pharmacies in 34 states. Panzer, who had been president and chief executive officer of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Inc.
Washington state OKs provider status
A law described as the first of its kind in the nation to require health insurance carriers to include pharmacists as network providers has been signed by Washington Gov. Jay Inslee. The landmark law, ESSB 5557, was sponsored by Sen. Linda Parlette, who is also a registered pharmacist.