Perrigo recalls infant acetaminophen liquid
Perrigo Co. has initiated a voluntary, national product recall to the retail level of 18 batches of its store-brand acetaminophen infant suspension liquid 160 mg/5 ml.
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Medical Pharmacies Group closes Desjardins acquisition
Medical Pharmacies Group Ltd. has completed its acquisition of Desjardins Healthcare Group, an Ottawa-based provider of specialty pharmacy services and medical supplies and equipment. Medical Pharmacies said Friday that work is "well under way" to integrate the companies’ operations.
FDA takes aim at drug shortages
The Food and Drug Administration has announced a pair of new measures to prevent and resolve drug shortages, which the agency called a "significant public health threat" that can impact patient access to critical medications.
London Drugs adds biometrics passport photo service
London Drugs said it’s North America’s first retailer to offer customers biometric passport technology based on government standards. The western Canada drug chain said Monday that as of July 1, Canadian passports moved to an e-passport or biometric passport system.
Delpani to become Revlon CEO
The board of Revlon Inc. has elected Lorenzo Delpani as president and chief executive officer. The beauty care and cosmetics giant said Thursday that Delpani will assume the post on Nov. 1. He takes the reins from interim CEO David Kennedy, who early this month was named to take over chief executive
Rite Aid posts same-store sales gain for October
Same-store sales remained on a growth track in October at Rite Aid Corp. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Oct. 26, comparable-store sales rose 2.1% year over year. That was up from a 1.9% increase in September and continued steady growth in monthly comp-store sales since the
Health insurer partners with Target
Health insurance company Medica is offering added health care benefits to plan members through Target Corp. pharmacies and retail clinics.
Healthcare Clinics earn national accreditation
Walgreen Co.’s Healthcare Clinics have gained national recognition from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).
Depomed launches Lazanda spray with support program
Depomed Inc. has released Lazanda nasal spray along with a new, dedicated team of regional sales specialists and the new Signature Support Program.
Cumberland, Pernix in pact to promote Omeclamox-Pak
Cumberland Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Pernix Therapeutics LLC have entered an exclusive agreement for the promotion of Omeclamox-Pak in the United States.
Shoppers Drug Mart, HR firm partner to provide employee flu vaccines
Morneau Shepell, a human resources consulting and outsourcing firm, has teamed up with Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. to make it easier for its clients’ employees to get flu vaccinations.
Walmart sharpens focus on small-format stores
Walmart plans to open more small stores than Supercenters in the coming year — marking a first for the quintessential big-box retailer.
Diplomat rebranding reflects its broader scope
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has rolled out a new brand identity that executives say helps take the company in a new direction.
Affordable Care Act emerges intact from budget battle
The Affordable Care Act emerged relatively unscathed from the bruising budget battle as Republicans in the House of Representatives buckled and a compromise proposal approved in both the Senate and House was signed by President Obama.
Health insurance exchanges continue to falter
Problems have continued to plague the rollout of the health insurance exchanges under the Affordable Care Act.
ACA emerges intact from federal budget battle
The Affordable Care Act emerged relatively unscathed from the bruising budget battle as Republicans in the House of Representatives buckled and a compromise proposal approved in both the Senate and House was signed by President Obama.