New coalition keeps focus on health care costs
Much has been written in this space about the lift the Affordable Care Act will provide for the retail pharmacy business.
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Retailers, suppliers will benefit by giving data its due
Should companies consider data an asset? Recognizing the value of translating big data into something meaningful that informs product, marketing, customer service, distribution, sales, and operations decisions has been a hot topic this year.
Healthcare Clinic forms clinical affiliation in St. Louis area
Healthcare Clinic, the retail clinic arm of Walgreen Co., has entered a clinical affiliation with SSM Health Care-St. Louis. The companies said Thursday that the collaboration is slated to go into effect in January.
Walgreens, John Hopkins open new store
As part of a partnership unveiled this past summer, Walgreen Co. has officially opened a new store near the Johns Hopkins East Baltimore medical campus.
‘E-store window’ launched by Jean Coutu
Acting on the growing digital commerce trend, Jean Coutu Group has rolled out what it calls an "e-store window" for the holiday season. To buy a product on e-window holiday display, customers scan a QR code using their smartphone.
Topricin Foot Therapy to hit shelves at Walgreens
Topical BioMedics Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Topricin Foot Therapy Cream at Walgreens, the nation’s largest drug chain. The company said Friday that Walgreens will carry Topricin Foot Therapy Cream in the diabetes care section of its nearly 9,000 drug stores.
Court upholds Ontario ban on private-label generics
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. reported that the Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a Court of Appeal of Ontario decision in December 2011 that restored a ban on private-label generic drugs in Ontario.
Pozen to sell Vimovo U.S. rights to Horizon
Horizon Pharma USA Inc. plans to acquire the U.S. rights for Vimovo (naproxen and esomeprazole magnesium) delayed-release tablets from Pozen Inc. Pozen said Tuesday that under its agreement with AstraZeneca AB and Horizon Pharma USA, Horizon will acquire the U.S.
OPI CEO Schaeffer to retire
Coty Inc. has announced the retirement of OPI founder and chief executive officer George Schaeffer. The beauty care giant said Thursday that Schaeffer will continue to work with OPI’s management team in a newly created role as OPI’s strategic board adviser.
Net zero energy store opened by Walgreens
What is believed to be the nation’s first net zero energy store — meaning it is expected to produce as much or more energy than it consumes — has been opened by Walgreen Co. in Evanston, Ill. The store features two wind turbines, nearly 850 solar panels and a geothermal system burrowed
Pharmaprix: Pharmacists a solution in managing chronic diseases
A new report from Pharmaprix/Shoppers Drug Mart highlights the prevalence of complex chronic diseases in Canada and calls government to prioritize prevention and management, including through greater use of pharmacists.
Jean Coutu Group to deploy new retail management system
The Jean Coutu Group has enlisted a solution from Microsoft Inc. to manage all of its retail operations.
Capitol Hill health fair puts pharmacists in spotlight
More than 75 pharmacists and student pharmacists from the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area performed free health screenings on Capitol Hill this week.
NACDS to Congress: PDMPs key to thwarting Rx abuse
In lead-up to a hearing of the Subcommittee on Health of the House of Representatives Committee on Energy and Commerce, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores highlighted the collaborative role that pharmacy plays in helping curb prescription drug abuse and drug diversion.
Walgreens’ Chawla to head digital-led marketing unit
Illustrating technology’s paramount role in marketing, Walgreen Co. has promoted e-commerce president Sona Chawla to the newly created role of digital and chief marketing officer. Sona Chawla Walgreens said Thursday that Chawla will lead a new Digital and Marketing Division.
Actavis restructures specialty sales organization
Actavis plc announced that it has completed the restructuring of its U.S. Specialty Brands sales organization in the wake of its acquisition of Warner Chilcott. Actavis said Wednesday that Actavis Specialty Brands will have a sales organization of about 750 U.S.