Cosmederm Bioscience Inc.’s TriCalm Anti-Itch Hydrogel has been granted the National Eczema Association (NEA) Seal of Acceptance. The specialty pharmaceutical company said the seal recognizes TriCalm as a product appropriate for the care of itching related to eczema or sensitive skin.
Drug makers AbbVie Inc. and Shire plc have canceled their proposed $54 billion merger agreement.
BioTerra Herbs is rolling out its non-GMO Project Verified supplements to Walgreens and Walmart brick-and-mortar and online stores. Digestion "belch" supplement from BioTerra Herbs.
AstraZeneca has launched Fit2Me, a free diet and lifestyle support program that allows people with type 2 diabetes to create a personalized care plan.
GreatCall Inc. has rolled out its suite of connected health and safety products and services to more than 4,000 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide.
Marvin Richardson has been appointed chief executive officer of Mirixa Corp. The pharmacy-based patient care network said Tuesday that Richardson, who comes to the company from Walgreen Co., will take the CEO reins on Nov. 4 as well as become a member of the Mirixa board of directors.
Ocean Spray has unveiled PACt cranberry extract water, which the company bills as a healthier solution for hydration.
Cardinal Health has launched the Medication Therapy Management Solution to help payers improve their plan members’ quality of care and their performance on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Five-Star Quality Ratings System.
Walgreen Co. has promoted Jan Stern Reed to general counsel and named Thomas Sabatino as chief legal and administrative officer. Walgreens said Wednesday that Reed, previously corporate vice president and deputy general counsel, will now lead the legal division at the company.
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM), which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, has revamped its website, www.ecrm.marketgate.com, to offer a fresh look, better navigation and improved functionality.
With the annual enrollment period set to begin, two of the nation’s biggest drug store chains are announcing programs to help their senior customers compare Medicare Part D prescription drug plans.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has gone to bat for the value of pharmacist-delivered immunization services in boosting national vaccination rates. NACDS said Thursday that it submitted a written statement in prelude to a forum hosted by Rep. Renee Ellmers (R., N.C.
PharmaSmart health screening stations have been recognized by national experts as the only kiosks that "can be recommended by physicians for their patients" following a Food and Drug Administration consumer update on blood pressure kiosk accuracy. PharmaSmart International Inc.
CVS Health has established a target to increase medication adherence by as much as 15%.
Walgreen Co. has joined forces with WebMD Health Corp. to improve consumers’ health and wellness by helping and incenting them to make more salubrious choices at home, at work and on the go.
AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy (GNP) network topped the chain drug rankings in J.D. Power’s latest pharmacy customer satisfaction study. Customer Satisfaction Brick & Mortar Pharmacies PHARMACY RATING 1. Publix 886 2. Good Neighbor Pharmacy 884 3. Wegmans 883 4. Health Mart 873 5.
