Walgreens seeks to list shares on Nasdaq
Walgreen Co. plans to apply to list the shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., the holding company being formed by its partnership with Alliance Boots, on the Nasdaq stock exchange.
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RediClinics make debut in Rite Aid stores
Rite Aid Corp. has opened the first RediClinic health clinics in its drug stores.
CVS research analyzes use, cost of hepatitis C drugs
An analysis by the CVS Health Research Institute shows a rapid uptake of two new hepatitis C medications and illustrates the cost implications of effective treatment with specialty drugs.
Target announces leadership changes
Target Corp. has expanded the roles of some of its top executives, a move that chairman and chief executive officer Brian Cornell said will help the retailer spur its business, fuel its digital transformation and enhance the customer experience.
Pharmacies recognized in UnitedHealth adherence challenge
Giant Eagle, Publix Super Markets, Fred’s and Wegmans Food Markets pharmacies were among the winners of this year’s UnitedHealthcare Medication Adherence Targeted Intervention Program Challenge, benefiting the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation.
Lannett cleared to market Cosopt generic
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate ophthalmic solution (2%/0.5%). Lannett said Thursday that its product is a generic equivalent of Cosopt Ophthalmic Solution (2%/0.5%) from Oak Pharmaceuticals Inc.
3D holographic rewards kiosks rolling out to Rite Aids
Customer rewards kiosks featuring 3D holographic videos are slated to be deployed at 200 Rite Aid stores starting early next year. Provision Interactive Technologies Inc.
Kraft Foods chairman to become CEO
John Cahill, chairman of Kraft Foods Group Inc., is slated to add the title of chief executive officer, succeeding Tony Vernon, who is retiring. Kraft said Thursday that Vernon plans to retire as CEO on Dec. 27, the end of the company’s fiscal year. Plans call for him to remain as a
Aquaphor partners with TV celebrity Brooke Burke
Beiersdorf Inc. brand Aquaphor has teamed up with actress and television celebrity Brooke Burke.
Rite Aid 3Q earnings top Wall Street’s forecast
Rite Aid Corp. posted fiscal 2015 third-quarter earnings per share well above Wall Street’s projections. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the third quarter ended Nov. 29, net income came in at $104.8 million, or 10 cents per diluted share, up from $71.5 million, or 4 cents per diluted share, a
Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Valganciclovir Tablets
Dr. Reddy’s Announces the Launch of Valganciclovir Tablets, USP Business Wire Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. December 16, 2014 2:57 AM HYDERABAD, India–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Dr.
Pharmavite acquires whole food supplement maker FoodState
Pharmavite LLC has acquired FoodState Inc., a manufacturer of whole food supplements sold under the MegaFood and Innate Response brands.
Coca-Cola appoints chief customer officer
Julie Hamilton has been named chief customer and commercial leadership officer at The Coca-Cola Co. The beverage giant said Tuesday that Hamilton will assume the post effective April 1 and report directly to chairman and chief executive officer Muhtar Kent.
Endo plans changes to senior management team
Endo International plc is implementing a new management structure that will bring changes to its executive leadership and senior management team. Plans call for Endo’s U.S. Branded Pharmaceuticals and U.S.
McKesson solution helps pharmacists offer Rx savings
McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS) has launched LoyaltyScript@Retail, a solution designed to give pharmacists a convenient way to provide patients with savings and enhanced care at the point of dispensing. The McKesson Corp.
Rite Aid ends year with strong comp-store gain
For the four weeks ended Dec. 27, same-store sales at Rite Aid rose 5.3% year over year, up slightly from 5.1% in November.