Fruth Pharmacy offers children free vitamins
Fruth Pharmacy has launched its Free Vitamins for Kids program.
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Brookshire Grocery makes pharmaceutical reconstitution easier
Brookshire Grocery Co. has partnered with Fillmaster Systems and FLAVORx to equip all of its pharmacies with new Fillmaster Plus automated dispensing technology.
Galderma ships Epiduo Forte Gel
Galderma Laboratories has released Epiduo Forte Gel, a once-daily topical acne treatment, to retail pharmacies nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The medication, adapalene and benzoyl peroxide 0.3%/2.5%, received Food and Drug Administration approval last month.
Valeant to buy Sprout Pharmaceuticals for $1 billion
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. plans to acquire Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc., the maker of a just-approved drug for sexual desire disorder in women, for about $1 billion in cash.
Walgreens unveils new clinic model in Pacific NW
Walgreens plans to add up to 25 in-store clinics in Oregon and Washington under a clinical collaboration with regional health system Providence Health & Services, which will own and operate the clinics.
NBTY tabs former Coca-Cola exec for new public affairs post
NBTY Inc. has hired former Coca-Cola executive Sonya Soutus to the newly created position of senior vice president of public affairs and communications.
Diplomat Pharmacy: A multifaceted company
Describing itself as the nation’s largest independent specialty pharmacy, Diplomat Pharmacy Inc.
Beauty executive Curtin to exit Walgreens
Shannon Curtin, group vice president and general merchandise manager for beauty and personal care at Walgreens, is leaving the company, a spokeswoman for the drug chain confirmed.
Pharmacy changing of the guard at Rite Aid
There’s a changing of the guard in the top pharmacy executive position at Rite Aid. Earlier this month, the company announced a flurry of executive appointments, including the promotion of Jocelyn Konrad to executive vice president of pharmacy.
PharmaSmart partners with Chain Drug Review
PharmaSmart International Inc. and Chain Drug Review have teamed up to help pharmacists help their patients lower their blood pressure.
Kirby Lester powers award-winning pharmacies
The majority of award-winning community pharmacies use Kirby Lester prescription dispensing technology, according to an analysis by the pharmacy automation provider. Kirby Lester said Wednesday that of the U.S.
FDA OKs first drug for women’s sexual desire disorder
Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained Food and Drug Administration clearance to market Addyi, which the company calls the first FDA-approved medication for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. Sprout said late Tuesday that Addyi (flibanserin, 100 mg) is slated to be released by Oct.
Aurobindo cleared to market generic Zyrtec tablets
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg, an over-the-counter allergy medication.
First Abilify oral solution generics released by Lannett, Amneal
Lannett Co. and Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC have launched the first generic versions of Abilify oral solution (aripiprazole 1 mg/ml), Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s antidepressant drug.
Hello children’s toothpaste earns ADA seal
Hello Products LLC’s collection of toothpastes for children has received the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.