An audit found that the Department of Defense’s Tricare mail-order pharmacy program cost the government and beneficiaries less money than retail pharmacies, according to Express Scripts Inc., which administers the program.
Nature Made is adding a pair of new offerings to its VitaMelts smooth-melting vitamin supplement line.
Information Resources Inc. (IRI) has acquired Aztec, an international provider of market measurement and related services in the consumer goods and other sectors, from Aegis Media. Terms of the deal, announced Wednesday, weren’t disclosed.
Neat Feat Products has rolled out BabyB Diaper Rash Cream, which it described as taking a preventive approach to diaper rashes. The personal care company said Tuesday that most diaper rash creams on the market only relieve the symptoms and that once the rash clears up, it can occur again easily.
Bi-Lo Holdings’ Winn-Dixie Stores and Bi-Lo chains are urging customers to be prepared early for the flu season through their "Shield Yourself" vaccination campaign. Bi-Lo and Winn-Dixie are offering discounted flu shots to members of their Prescription Drug Plan.
Yoplait has extended its yogurt lineup with Fruitful, described as a premium yogurt blended with one-third cup of real fruit.
VIVUS Inc. has named a new chief executive officer after current CEO Anthony Zook resigned because of a medical condition.
Walgreen Co. is launching a program that will contribute to providing vitamin A to more than 10 million children worldwide who face a deficiency of vital nutrients. Walgreens said Tuesday that, along with participating vendors, it will make a $3.
The Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) plans to launch a feasibility study for a Certified Specialty Pharmacy Technician (CSPT) designation.
HoMedics has brought a new over-the-counter option to the pain relief aisle at pharmacy retailers: the Rapid Relief Electronic Pain Relief Pad, a wireless, portable transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device.
The SleepRight Nasal Breathe Aid from Splintek Inc. has now been rolled out to all CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide.
Sage North America has partnered with McKesson Pharmacy Systems & Automation to help develop the McKesson Mobile Delivery application for prescription drug delivery services. The small- and midsize-business software maker said McKesson Mobile Delivery, announced in June at McKesson Corp.
Cardinal Health Inc. has released a customizable Medicare Enrollment Toolkit to help its retail pharmacy clients educate seniors about their prescription drug coverage options.
Tammy Royer has been promoted to group vice president of managed care at Rite Aid Corp.
It’s a new era for AmerisourceBergen Corp., which today officially became the primary supplier of branded drugs to Walgreen Co. and its more than 8,100 drug stores nationwide.
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. plans to make morphine sulfate extended-release capsules (CII) commercially available on Sept. 4. The pharmaceutical company said Thursday that the release will mark the first generic entrant for the 10-mg ER morphine sulfate capsule dosage strength.
