Jean Coutu Group to deploy new retail management system
The Jean Coutu Group has enlisted a solution from Microsoft Inc. to manage all of its retail operations.
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Capitol Hill health fair puts pharmacists in spotlight
More than 75 pharmacists and student pharmacists from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area performed free health screenings on Capitol Hill this week.
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.
CVS: Specialty drug spending to quadruple
A new CVS Caremark Corp. report forecasts specialty drug spend to more than quadruple to $402 billion annually by 2020.
Navarro earns kudos for MTM services
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has been recognized by OutcomesMTM for its commitment to medication therapy management and the health of its patients.
Walgreens’ Healthcare Clinic launches mobile appointment app
Walgreen Co.’s Healthcare Clinic and iTriage have rolled out a mobile appointment scheduling application nationwide.
New Rite Aid wellness store debuts ‘Beauty Vision’
Rite Aid Corp. has officially opened a newly remodeled "wellness store" in Manhattan’s West Village neighborhood that’s one of the first sites featuring its new "Beauty Vision" beauty concept.
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.
AmerisourceBergen rolls out new pharmacy ownership program
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has launched its new Pharmacy Ownership Program, a new network with resources to help independent pharmacists sell their business to prospective buyers or expand their current business to more locations.
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.
CVS Caremark appoints health plans executive
Tracy Bahl has been hired as executive vice president of health plans at CVS Caremark Corp.