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RxAlly pharmacy alliance shut down

RxAlly, an alliance of more than 22,000 independent and regional pharmacies and Walgreen Co., has closed. The company, launched in February 2012, ceased operations on Friday, according to a statement on its website.

Akorn to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal

Akorn Inc. plans to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. for $640 million in a move to expand its eye drug portfolio to oral liquids and ointments. Akorn said Tuesday that the all-cash deal will make it the third-largest U.S.

Advil extends line with film-coated tablets

Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has expanded its Advil pain relief lineup with fast-acting Advil Film Coated tablets. Advil Film Coated comes in tablet and capsule forms and in a premium white box. The company said Monday that the new product marks the U.S.

Amgen to buy Onyx for $10.4 billion

Amgen plans to acquire oncology specialist Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at $10.4 billion overall. Under the acquisition agreement, announced Sunday evening, Amgen will purchase all of the outstanding shares of Onyx at $125 per share in cash. Net of estimated Onyx cash, the purchase

NACDS engages policymakers with pharmacy tours

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has reached a milestone in conveying the value of community pharmacy to lawmakers, with its NACDS RxImpact pharmacy tours crossing the 100 mark. Most recently, NACDS said, Rep. Virginia Foxx (R., N.C.) toured the Bi-Lo Pharmacy in Statesville, N.C.

Mylan sANDA approved for Wellbutrin generic

Mylan Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its supplemental Abbreviated New Drug Application (sANDA) providing bioequivalence study results for bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets (300 mg).

Spencer named president of Kinney Drugs

Kinney Drugs Inc. has promoted chief operating officer Jim Spencer to president. Jim Spencer The regional drug chain said Friday that the move expands Spencer’s role at the company. He will now be responsible for the total customer experience and strategic growth of the chain’s retail drug stores.

Walgreens exec joins Health Integrated board

Brad Fluegel, senior vice president and chief strategy officer at Walgreen Co., has been named to the board of directors at Health Integrated Inc. The health care management company said Wednesday started serving as a Health Integrated director in July.