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NACDS to Congress: PDMPs key to thwarting Rx abuse

In lead-up to a hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores highlighted the collaborative role that pharmacy plays in helping curb prescription drug abuse and drug diversion.

Walgreens’ Chawla to head digital-led marketing unit

Illustrating technology’s paramount role in marketing, Walgreen Co. has promoted e-commerce president Sona Chawla to the newly created role of digital and chief marketing officer. Sona Chawla Walgreens said Thursday that Chawla will lead a new Digital and Marketing Division.

Actavis restructures specialty sales organization

Actavis plc announced that it has completed the restructuring of its U.S. Specialty Brands sales organization in the wake of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis said Wednesday that Actavis Specialty Brands will have a sales organization of about 750 U.S.

HONEST Tea adds to organic bottled tea lineup

Organic bottled tea maker HONEST Tea is now offering Unsweet Lemon Tea nationally. The company said Wednesday that the the unsweetened, zero-calorie beverage, which is brewed with USDA organic, Fair Trade Certified tea leaves from India, is flavored with organic lemon extract and is available in 16.

Bai Brands, Dr. Pepper Snapple team on distribution

Bai Brands, makers of the Bai 5 line of natural beverages, has entered a distribution agreement with Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. The companies said Tuesdayt that they will now partner in most major markets after having worked together over the last two years in select markets across the country.

Senate passes bill to bolster Rx supply chain

Senate passes bill to bolster Rx supply chain

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association hailed the Senate’s passage of the Drug Quality and Security Act, which provides more uniformity for regulation of the pharmaceutical supply chain, including pharmacy compounding.

Elan shareholders OK sale to Perrigo

The shareholders of Elan Corp. plc have approved the company’s acquisition by Perrigo Co. Ireland-based Elan said Monday that the approval came via two special meetings of shareholders: a special court-ordered meeting and an extraordinary general meeting.

Mylan releases generic version of Focalin XR

Mylan Inc. has launched dexmethylphenidate hydrochloride extended-release capsules (30 mg), a medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The company said Monday that the product, launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.