BCPhA aims to improve funding for immunizations
The British Columbia Pharmacy Association (BCPhA) has recommended to the provincial government a different approach for managing spending on immunizations.
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Fairview Pharmacy readies new mobile app
Fairview Pharmacy Services plans to roll out a new mobile application and web portal that will provide enhanced prescription services for its retail customers. The pharmacy provider, which has 32 retail pharmacies in Minneapolis-St.
ACO implements Walgreens’ WellTransitions
Walgreen Co.’s WellTransitions hospital discharge services program has been adopted by the accountable care organization (ACO) of health care management firm Baroma Inc.
Rexall highlights easy access to flu shots
Rexall Pharma Plus is spotlighting convenient access to flu vaccinations, which are now available on a walk-in basis at its stores across Canada.
Bayer Contour Next Link OK’d for use with new Medtronic system
Bayer HealthCare’s Contour Next Link blood glucose monitoring system has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration as a component of Medtronic’s new MiniMed 530G with Enlite diabetes management device system with threshold suspend automation.
Heritage releases tetracycline generic
Heritage Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched tetracycline HCl capsules, indicated for the treatment of various bacterial infections. The company said Monday that its product, available in in strengths of 250 mg and 500 mg, is the AB-rated generic equivalent to the antibiotic Achromycin V.
Novo Nordisk Levemir FlexTouch pen approved in Canada
Novo Nordisk has gained Health Canada’s approval for the Levemir FlexTouch disposable, prefilled insulin pen. Novo Nordisk Canada Inc.
Honibe lozenges to hit shelves at Peoples Drug Mart
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. has entered a distribution agreement with Canadian drug chain Peoples Drug Mart.
Puffs sponsors Olympic skating duo
Puffs has announced its sponsorship of the ice dancing duo Meryl Davis and Charlie White for the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games.
New officers named at NCPA
The community pharmacist members of the National Community Pharmacists Association have elected a slate of leaders for the upcoming year, including a new president. Mark Riley, executive vice president of the Arkansas Pharmacists Association and owner of East End Pharmacy in Little Rock, Ark.
Bumpy road to broad availability of biosimilars
Biosimilar drugs, which could have provided cost relief to the nation’s health care system as early as this year, have been delayed, putting more pressure on patients and payers as the demand for specialty medications is projected to climb by double digits through the end of the decade, according to
Kroger appoints new president, COO
Completing a succession plan unveiled last month, Kroger Co. has named Michael Ellis as president and chief operating officer. The food and drug retailer said Thursday that Ellis, currently senior vice president of Kroger’s retail divisions, will assume the new role on Jan.
CCA Industries appoints new CEO
Richard Kornhauser has been named as the new president and chief executive officer of CCA Industries Inc. The health and beauty aids marketer and distributor said late Thursday that Kornhauser, 58, takes the reins as CEO effective immediately.
Panetta to keynote NACDS Annual Meeting
Former secretary of defense and CIA director Leon Panetta will be the keynote speaker for the 2014 NACDS Annual Meeting. Leon Panetta The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said the meeting will be held April 26 to 29 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
Prasco, Shire sign pact for Fosrenol generic
Prasco Laboratories has entered an exclusive U.S. distribution and supply agreement with Shire for the authorized generic of Fosrenol Chewable Tablets.
UrgentRx lands retail distribution at CVS
UrgentRx has expanded retail distribution for its line of fast-acting, over-the-counter powder medicines to CVS/pharmacy, OfficeMax and airport retailer Paradies Stores.