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Congressional legislation that would expand pharmacists’ health care role — H.R. 4190, known as the provider status bill — has attained 100 co-sponsors. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Tuesday that Reps. Renee Ellmers (R., N.C.), Sheila Jackson Lee (D., Texas), Hank Johnson (D.
The National Community Pharmacists Association welcomed the Drug Enforcement Administration’s publication of its final regulation on disposal of controlled substances, but the trade group noted that the rule calls for further examination.
Walmart aims to make Neighborhood Market the banner for all of its small-format stores. Plans call for Walmart Express stores to be rebranded as Walmart Neighborhood Markets. A Walmart spokesman confirmed the plan on Tuesday.
Singer and actress Demi Lovato has signed on with N.Y.C. New York Color as its first global brand ambassador. Demi Lovato The Coty Inc. value cosmetics brand said Friday that Lovato will be featured in global marketing and social media campaigns to support N.Y.C.
QS/1 has begun offering Veridikal Intelligence and Veridikal’s Reconciliation program to pharmacies using its automation solutions.
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal district court alleging that AbbVie Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. illegally blocked U.S. consumers’ access to generic versions of the testosterone gel AndroGel.
AstraZeneca has rolled out the Bydureon Pen (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension, 2 mg), a treatment for type 2 diabetes, available to U.S. pharmacies.
Pediatric Innovations has gained retail distribution for its Boogies Be Gone! Breathe Easier Nasal Aspirator for infants at Navarro Discount Pharmacy. Navarro, recently acquired by CVS Health, has 33 drug stores throughout the Miami area.
Endo International plc has shipped what it calls the first and only generic 2% topical testosterone gel. The company said Monday that the product, an authorized generic version of Fortesta Gel, is distributed by Qualitest and promoted by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Walgreen Co. has named activist investor Barry Rosenstein, founder and managing partner of hedge fund JANA Partners LLC, to its board of directors.
CVS Health has wrapped up its acquisition of Hispanic-owned regional drug chain Navarro Discount Pharmacy. CVS reiterated on Monday that the chain’s 33 stores, located in the Miami area, will keep the Navarro banner.
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is introducing meat and produce in selected stores. The Canadian drug chain, acquired this year by Loblaw Cos., is piloting sales of food including cuts of meat, fruit and vegetables, as well as such prepared food as sushi and salads.
Fruth Pharmacy recently hosted a gathering of 18 regional drug chains and 28 of their vendor partners for the annual convention of the Southern Drug Stores Association. Fruth Pharmacy’s Mark Madore and Lynne Fruth with Zitomer/Thriftway’s Lon Rubackin and Sharon Sternheim.
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is unveiling a new retail banner with the opening its 26th location in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. The Queen Anne store will feature Pharmaca’s Natural Beauty Bar.
Pointing to its expanding health care commitment in several sectors and its ability to drive innovations that will be needed in the future, CVS Caremark Corp. has changed its corporate name to CVS Health.
