Walgreens Boots Alliance to sponsor world’s fair U.S. pavilion
Walgreens Boots Alliance will be a key sponsor of the USA Pavilion at the world’s fair in Milan, Italy, which begins later this week.
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CVS forms clinical affiliations in Louisiana, Mississippi
CVS Health has announced new clinical affiliations with Ochsner Health System in Louisiana and the University of Mississippi Medical Center, including the latter’s Center for Telehealth.
Shoppers Drug Mart beauty events to support women with cancer
This weekend, Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Canada’s Prairie and Atlantic provinces are slated to host in-store Spring Beauty Gala events to support Look Good Feel Better, a charity that helps women manage the effects that cancer and its treatment have on their appearance.
Sales at Jean Coutu rise in 4Q, full year
The Jean Coutu Group reported increased corporate and retail store sales for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and full year but saw net income dip in both periods. The Canadian drug chain said Wednesday that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 28, sales in its franchised store network total $1.
NCPA backs change to TRICARE preferred pharmacy program
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed an amendment from Reps. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) and Rick Larsen (D., Wash.) that aims to improve pharmacy access in a preferred pharmacy pilot program by TRICARE, the U.S. military’s health benefits plan.
Wasson honored by NACDS with Fantle Award
Former Walgreen Co. president and chief executive officer Greg Wasson received the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award, the chain drug industry’s top honor, from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores last night at the NACDS Annual Meeting.
Airware’s Air products to hit shelves at Rexall
Airware Labs Corp. has landed retail distribution at Katz Group Pharmacies Inc.’s 460 Rexall and Rexall Pharma Plus drug stores in central and western Canada.
Spectrum Brands to buy Armored AutoGroup for $1.4 billion
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. plans to acquire automotive products company Armored AutoGroup Parent Inc. from Avista Capital Partners in a $1.4 billion deal.
Teva among first cleared to launch Abilify generic
The Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Abilify (aripiprazole), an antipsychotic drug.
Survey: Retail clinic patients may visit doctor’s office less
The convenience of in-store clinics may lead consumers to go to a doctor’s office less when they need primary health care, according to Kalorama Information’s “Retail Clinics 2015” report. The health care market researcher said Tuesday that of 2,000 adults surveyed, 53.
Envisioning the ‘drug store of the future’
The concept cars unveiled at major auto shows always seem a bit “out there.” But by making a practice of radically rethinking their products, global car makers have learned to unleash their creativity and position themselves for the future.
Parata Systems goes live with new website
Parata Systems has launched a new website that the company said offers a more user-friendly experience. The pharmacy automation and medication management solution provider said Tuesday that the new Parata.
Zarbee’s Naturals introduces Vitamin Drink Mixes
Zarbee’s Naturals has expanded its health and wellness product roster with new line of vitamin drink mixes.
New NACDS chairman: ‘I am here to serve’
In his first remarks as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Randy Edeker said he’s “ready to serve” NACDS chain and associate members at a “crucial, evolutionary time.
Akorn adds to executive team
Akorn Inc. has announced four appointments to its management team, including a new sales and marketing leader. The specialty generic pharmaceutical company said Monday that Jonathan Kafer has been hired as executive vice president of sales and marketing, a newly created position.
Rite Aid readies Tdap vaccine in Washington state
Rite Aid Corp. reported that its pharmacies in Washington state have a ready supply of the pertussis vaccine to meet demand amid a spike in the number of whooping cough cases.