Pharmacy executive promoted by Rite Aid
Karen Staniforth has been promoted to group vice president of pharmacy initiatives and clinical services at Rite Aid Corp.
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CMS: Seniors saved $8.9 billion on Rxs due to ACA
Seniors and people with disabilities with Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP) coverage saved nearly $9 billion to date on prescription drugs as a result of the Affordable Care Act, according to new data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
APhA meets at White House for ACA discussion
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and other members of the pharmacy community participated in a meeting at White House yesterday to discuss progress in the rollout of the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Cardinal Health renews pact with Prime Therapeutics
Cardinal Health Inc. has renewed its primary distribution agreement with pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics.
L’Oreal to create travel retail group
L’Oreal Group is forming a travel retail business unit to address the travel beauty care segment.
Shoppers Drug Mart launches online vitamin tool
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has created a new online tool to help customers find dietary supplements and natural health products.
Poll: Canadians unaware of pharmacists’ scope of services
A vast majority of Canadians trust pharmacists and see them as key health care partners, yet many aren’t aware of the breadth of health services that pharmacists can provide, a new survey from Pfizer Canada finds.
USP joins effort to ‘Fight the Fakes’
The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has teamed up with other global health organizations in "Fight the Fakes," a campaign to boost awareness and stop the proliferation of counterfeit and substandard medicines.
CVS Caremark to buy Coram infusion business
CVS Caremark Corp. plans to acquire Coram LLC, the specialty infusion services and enteral nutrition business of home health care provider Apria Healthcare Group, for $2.1 billion. CVS said Wednesday that the agreement will expand its specialty pharmacy services, a key growth area.
Merck cleared to market Noxafil tablets
Merck has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Noxafil (posaconazole) 100-mg delayed-release tablets, an antifungal medication.
Fuse Science to kick off TV campaign with David Ortiz
Fuse Science Inc. is launching a national television advertising campaign featuring 2013 World Series MVP and Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz.
Robitussin adds liquid-filled capsules to cough lineup
Robitussin has introduced Maximum Strength Cough + Chest Congestion DM, new liquid-filled capsules aimed at controlling cough on the go.
Pharmacy business grows at Fred’s
For the first time, pharmacy sales topped 40% of the quarterly revenue mix at Fred’s Inc. The discount general merchandise chain said Tuesday that total revenue rose 2% to $460.5 million for the third quarter ended Nov. 2, with pharmacy sales climbing by more than 8%. Net income came in at $7.3
Former Loblaws COO joins Shopko as CEO
Shopko has named Peter McMahon as its new chief executive officer, taking the reins from interim CEO and chief operating officer Mike Bettiga. The general merchandise retailer said Monday that McMahon brings a wealth of retail experience to the company, spanning more than 30 years.
Walmart CEO Duke to retire; McMillon tabbed as successor
Walmart has named Doug McMillon to replace the retiring Mike Duke as president and chief executive officer, effective Feb. 1. The discount store giant announced the CEO succession plan on Monday. Duke has served as Walmart’s CEO since 2009, when he succeeded Lee Scott.
Moberg Pharma grows distribution for Kerasal Neurocream
Moberg Pharma is expanding North American retail distribution of its Kerasal Neurocream, a topical analgesic for foot pain, with a bigger presence for the product at the largest U.S. drug chain.