Perrigo Co. plc has launched an authorized generic version of Protopic Ointment 0.1% and 0.03%. Perrigo said Monday that it has begun shipping its generic product to pharmacies. Protopic Ointment (tacrolimus), from Astellas U.S. LLC, is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema.
McKesson Corp. and Omnicare Inc. have expanded their distribution pact to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals. The companies said Monday that the new five-year distribution agreement extends to December 2019.
Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, Rite Aid and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are among the top 50 retailers in terms of social media influence according to a list created by Lithium Technologies, a provider of software to help companies connect with their customers.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a coalition of retail groups calling on Congress to develop legislation for prompt notification of sensitive data breaches.
Health Mart plans to host its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement,” in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.
Drug chains are doing their part to help people with the Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment, even as the Supreme Court hears a new challenge that could undermine the law. The court agreed this month to rule on claims that the government should not be able to subsidize health plans for
As the dust settles around the results of the midterm congressional elections, the legislative outlook that emerges from analyzing the results is one that appears favorable to pharmacy even as several key supporters of the industry were defeated in their bids for reelection.
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.
Moving another step closer to completing its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH, Walgreen Co. has announced bond offerings in the United States and Europe totaling more than $10 billion. This month, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
CVS Health is bringing free health screenings to more cities in a major expansion of its Project Health wellness program.
Health Mart is hosting its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement.” The events will be held in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has hired Sara Rubin as manager of pharmacy care. In this position, Rubin will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of NACDS pharmacy care initiatives. She reports to Alex Adams, vice president of pharmacy programs.
Yale Martin, senior category director of O-T-C merchandising at Walmart, has retired after 18 years with the company. In that role, Martin led a team of buyers responsible for merchandising over-the-counter products for Walmart’s 5,000 stores in the United States.
