NACDS partakes in House ‘Pharmacy 101’ briefing
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a House Community Pharmacy Caucus "Pharmacy 101" briefing this week.
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Pharmacies recognized by UnitedHealthcare for Rx adherence efforts
UnitedHealthcare announced the winners of the 2013 UnitedHealthcare Medication Adherence Targeted Intervention Program (TIP) Challenge benefiting the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation.
Wellness+ data sharpen Rite Aid’s shopper intelligence
The wellness+ customer loyalty program is changing the game for Rite Aid in marketing and merchandising, according to company executives. Currently, wellness+ has more than 25 million active members, defined by Rite Aid as those who have used their card at least twice over the previous 26 weeks.
AmerisourceBergen aims to lift Good Neighbor Pharmacy Star ratings
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star measure improvement initiative for members of its Good Neighbor Pharmacy network. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that effort includes an agreement with Pharmacy Quality Solutions Inc.
Merlo: CVS sees ‘retailization’ of health care
As consumers and businesses seek health care benefits and services to meet their specific needs, CVS Caremark Corp. has the “ability and agility” to provide what they’re looking for, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at the company’s annual analyst day.
Pfizer, Teva settle Viagra patent litigation
Pfizer Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have reached a settlement to resolve patent litigation related to Teva’s generic version of Pfizer’s Viagra erectile dysfunction tablets.
Depomed purchases Cambia from Nautilus
Depomed Inc. has acquired the United States rights to migraine medication Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) from Nautilus Neurosciences for $48.7 million.
Zelo Brazilian Keratin hair care line carried by Walgreens.com
Boca Cosmetics Group’s Zelo Brazilian Keratin hair care line is now being sold through Walgreens.com. The company said Tuesday that since its successful launch of on Home Shopping Network in 2012, Zelo has grown exponentially. In October, the product line became available via drugstore.com.
Pfizer appoints new head of vaccines, oncology, consumer health unit
Pfizer Inc. has named company veteran Albert Bourla as group president of its Vaccines, Oncology and Consumer Healthcare business. The pharmaceutical maker said Tuesday that Bourla is slated to take over the role on Jan. 1.
FDA scrutinizes antibacterial soaps
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule calling on manufacturers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to show that their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections.
Kellogg unveils spate of new food items
Kellogg Co. is introducing a flurry of new products from some of its most popular brands, including cereal, snacks and frozen foods.
Endo adds migraine treatment with deal to buy NuPathe
Endo Health Solutions plans to acquire specialty drug maker NuPathe Inc. in a $105 million cash deal.
A&P enlists specialty pharmacy provider
Regional food and drug retailer A&P has signed a three-year agreement in which Innovatix LLC will be its exclusive provider of specialty pharmacy services.
NCPA: CMS documents reveal mail order Rx complaints
Almost 1,200 seniors have complained to Medicare this year about problems with mail order pharmacies, including shipment of unneeded medication and having to go without medication because delayed shipments, according to documentation recently released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Walgreens, CDC to evaluate HIV care model
Walgreen Co. is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to pilot a model of HIV patient-centered care in a national project to advance clinical integration and medication therapy management.
Duane Reade leverages social media for hosiery promo
Duane Reade has kicked off a holiday photo contest on Facebook to boost awareness of its store-brand hosiery products. The metropolitan New York drug chain said Monday that its "Show Us Your Party Legs" contest, which runs until Jan.