Mirixa appoints chief technology officer
Aaron Loutsch has been promoted to senior vice president and chief technology officer (CTO).
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Lilly ships Trulicity to pharmacies
Eli Lilly and Co. has released Trulicity, a once-weekly treatment for type 2 diabetes, to U.S. pharmacies. Lilly said Monday that Trulicity (dulaglutide) comes in a single-dose pen, in 0.75 mg and 1.5 mg doses, and doesn’t require patients to mix, measure, or handle the needle.
Jolen unveils new package design for creme bleach
Jolen Inc. has rolled out a new look for its Jolen Creme Bleach hair formula. The company said Monday that Jolen Creme Bleach retains its iconic logo and package color but sports a new package design to freshen up the brand’s look.
Rite Aid creates online destination for vaccinations
The findings of a national consumer survey on immunizations has led Rite Aid Corp. to launch Vaccine Central, a new online platform to raise awareness about vaccines and promote vaccinations. A key resource of the new Vaccine Central site is an immunization assessment tool.
Report: Retail chains up the ante in specialty pharmacy
Specialty pharmacy operators can expect to see escalating competition from retail pharmacy chains, which are rapidly expanding their specialty drug services, according to a study from Healthcare Research & Analytics (HRA).
NACDS appoints manager of pharmacy care
Sara Rubin has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as manager of pharmacy care. NACDS said Monday that Rubin will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of the association’s pharmacy care initiatives.
Mylan, Disney facilitate access to EpiPen
Mylan Inc., maker of the EpiPen epinephrine auto-injectors, has signed a multiyear agreement with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to help raise awareness of anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Hershey CEO named to Obama council on trade with Africa
J.P. Bilbrey Hershey said Friday that the newly created private-sector advisory council will focus on bolstering U.S. commercial relationships with African nations. "It is a great honor to be selected and to serve on this advisory council to our president," Bilbrey said in a statement.
Scorpiniti exits Rexall, heads for new post in U.S.
Frank Scorpiniti has stepped down as chief executive officer of Rexall/Katz Group Canada Ltd. Scorpiniti, who formerly headed pharmacy operations at Duane Reade and Longs Drug Stores, will be returning to the United States to pursue an opportunity in the retail industry.
CVS plans tobacco-free Rx networks
A month after removing tobacco products from its stores, CVS Health has confirmed that it’s working toward establishing networks of tobacco-free pharmacies. The move comes as a response to clients of its Caremark pharmacy benefits management business who are interested in this option, CVS reported.
Next up under ACA: Exchanges for small businesses
The Obama administration has piloted a health insurance exchange for small businesses in five states ahead of a rollout for most of the rest of the nation. The new portal opened late last month for small companies in Delaware, Illinois, Missouri, New Jersey and Ohio.
Retailers in the thick of mobile payment fight
A battle over the future of mobile payment is playing out at the nation’s leading drug chains. Walgreen Co. is among the retailers that allow customers to pay for their purchases with their new iPhones, while CVS/pharmacy and Rite Aid Corp. are among the chains that have rejected the new Apple Pay
Drug chains drive retail clinic growth
Paced by leading chain drug operators, the number of retail health clinics in the United States is growing steadily, says a Kalorama Information report. In recent years, as a result of the economic downturn, retail clinic growth had been at a standstill.
Rx operators prepare staff for Ebola questions
With Ebola fears proliferating, members of the pharmacy community should provide a calming and educated voice by reminding patients that the risk of infection in the United States is very low.
CVS enters more clinical affiliations
CVS Health has entered into clinical affiliations with three regional health systems.
Two veteran Walgreens execs retire
Walgreen Co. has lost two executives to retirement who collectively had spent more than a half-century with the retailer. Both John Spina and Don Huonker retired on October 31, the company says. Spina, corporate vice president of expense optimization, had the longer tenure of the two.