Mylan releases Vivelle-DOT generic
Mylan Inc. has launched its Estradiol Transdermal System (0.025 mg/day, 0.0375 mg/day, 0.05 mg/day, 0.075 mg/day, and 0.1 mg/day twice weekly), a patch medication for menopause symptoms, in the U.S. market.
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P&G to sell Camay, Zest soap brands to Unilever
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to sell its Camay and Zest soap brands to Unilever. P&G said Monday that, under the agreement, it’s selling the two soap brands and transferring a manufacturing facility in Mexico to Unilever. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
Merger partners Albertsons, Safeway to divest stores
AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. have agreed to sell 168 stores to four buyers to resolve regulatory issues ahead of their planned merger.
NCPA to CMS: More pharmacy choice for exchange plans
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed new proposed protections of patient choice of pharmacy and called on federal officials to take additional steps to support broader consumer protection at no added cost.
Walgreens begins fiscal year on high note
Walgreen Co. started its 2015 fiscal year on a positive note by reporting adjusted earnings per share for the first quarter above the high range of analysts’ projections. Walgreens said Tuesday that for the first quarter ended Nov.
PharmaSmart BP kiosks meet clinical ‘gold standard’
A peer-reviewed clinical study recently published in the Journal of the American Society of Hypertension found that routine blood pressure testing on PharmaSmart kiosks "closely approximates" daytime ambulatory blood pressure measurement.
Survey: Pharmacists well-regarded by public
Pharmacists ranked second behind nurses in an annual Gallup poll measuring the public’s trust of a range of professions. Of the more than 800 U.S.
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.
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.