Actavis releases Opana ER generic
Actavis Inc. has begun shipping oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid painkiller, in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg.
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CVS, HHS chief unveil health insurance assistance
CVS Caremark Corp. announced an information and outreach program to help customers better understand new health insurance benefits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during a store visit in Orlando, Fla., by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Sam’s Club to provide diabetes screenings
This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to host diabetes-focused health screenings at its pharmacy locations nationwide. The Walmart warehouse club chain said that on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Navarro event raises pediatric cancer awareness
More than 200 children and families attended a National Childhood Cancer Awareness event hosted by Navarro Discount Pharmacy. At the Navarro event, Miami-Dade County Police held a motorcade in the memory of young cancer victim Bella Rodriguez-Torres.
Campaign urges consumers to ‘double check’ acetaminophen use
With the cold and flu season on the way, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition is urging consumers to be aware of their acetaminophen use when treating winter illnesses.
NCPA endorses Compounding Clarity Act
The National Community Pharmacists Association is throwing its support behind House legislation aimed at preventing a recurrence of the 2012 meningitis outbreak at the New England Compounding Center (NECC).
SwitchBlade full-body groomer rolls out to Rite Aid, Walmart
The MicroTouch SwitchBlade men’s personal groomer has hit store shelves at Rite Aid and Walmart. IdeaVillage Products Corp. said Wednesday that the SwitchBlade is the first two-in-one, full-body personal groomer for men and marks the "next generation in man-scaping" from MicroTouch.
SDM shareholders OK merger with Loblaw
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. shareholders have given the green light to the company’s acquisition by Loblaw Cos. In a special meeting Thursday, Shoppers Drug Mart stockholders approved the $12.4 billion (Canadian) cash and stock deal, with 99.
CVS research classifies adherence behavior by group
Classifying patients into particular groups may be a better indicator of their long-term medication adherence behavior, researchers at CVS Caremark Corp. and Brigham and Women’s Hospital found.
Walgreens adds photo capabilities in iPhone app update
Walgreen Co. has released new photo functionality in the latest updates to its iPhone mobile application.
FDA to change safety labeling for opioid analgesics
The Food and Drug Administration is modifying safety labeling and postmarket study requirements for all extended-release and long-acting (ER/LA) opioid analgesics for the treatment of pain.
Forest Labs names Saunders as CEO
A new chief executive officer is set to take the helm next month at Forest Laboratories Inc. The pharmaceutical company said Tuesday that Brenton Saunders, the former CEO of Bausch + Lomb and a Forest director since August 2011, will become Forest’s president and CEO starting Oct. 1.
Drug recalls have Ontario pharmacists concerned
Pharmacists in Ontario are urging Health Canada to pay closer attention to the product integrity of some medications following a series of recalls of oral contraceptives.
Study: Pharmacies’ flexible hours spur vaccinations
One of community pharmacy’s strongest attributes — convenience — is playing a pivotal role in boosting U.S. immunization rates but could do even more, according to a Walgreen Co. study published in the September/October issue of Annals of Family Medicine.
HHS secretary extends kudos to pharmacies
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, applauded retail pharmacies and other health care stakeholders for stepping forward to help Americans prepare for new health benefits being offered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Albertsons adds to pharmacy base with acquisition
Albertsons LLC is slated to raise its pharmacy count with its deal to acquire Lubbock, Texas-based United Supermarkets LLC. Under the agreement, announced Monday, Albertsons plans to acquire 50 supermarkets in north and west Texas under the United Supermarkets, Market Street and Amigos banners.