Surescripts is expanding its electronic prior authorization (ePA) service for e-prescribing with four national pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), including CVS/caremark and Express Scripts, and six health technology vendors.
Zarbee’s Naturals, the maker of a natural cough syrup for children, has expanded its wellness offerings with a new line of immune support products for every member of the family, from infants as young as 2 months to toddlers, tweens and their parents. Zarbee’s said Tuesday that each of the four
Starting patients on a generic medication versus a brand-name drug can improve adherence and, in turn, their health outcomes, according to a new study by CVS Health and research partner Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Walgreen Co. took another step toward its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH by registering securities to be issued for their planned holding company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
Food and beverage sales are thriving at drug chains as operators continue to stretch the bounds of their offerings with new segments and presentations. The Fresh Day Cafe at Rite Aid’s recently remodeled store in Beverly Hills, Calif. Rite Aid Corp.’s remodeled unit in Beverly Hills, Calif.
AstraZeneca has partnered with actor James Van Der Beek on a campaign to stress the importance of getting an annual flu vaccination and to address common myths about influenza. Actor James Van Der Beek receives a FluMist Quadrivalent nasal spray flu vaccine.
Pharmavite LLC has appointed Etienne Patout as chief marketing officer and Brett Buatti as vice president of operations.
Rite Aid Corp. is enabling members of its wellness+ customer loyalty program to donate their change charities of their choice that support children’s health and well-being.
David Denholm has returned to Kellogg Co. as chief executive officer of its Kashi Co. natural foods business. Denholm, who began in the Kashi CEO post earlier this month, formerly was president of U.S. morning foods at Kellogg. He reports to John Bryant, Kellogg chairman and CEO.
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. have obtained Food and Drug Administration approval for Contrave extended-release tablets, a medication for chronic weight management.
MinuteClinic has expanded its presence in Missouri with the opening of five new walk-in medical clinics in metropolitan St. Louis. Parent company CVS Health said Thursday that the new MinuteClinics are located in CVS/pharmacy stores in Creve Coeur, Ellisville, O’Fallon, St. Peters and St.
Walgreens and Duane Reade are among the initial retailers to support Apple Pay, a new mobile payment system from Apple that addresses key merchant concerns about security in the wake of data breaches at large retailers.
Cardinal Health Inc. has named Michael Kaufmann as chief financial officer and Jon Giacomin as chief executive officer of the drug distributor’s pharmaceutical segment. Michael Kaufmann and Jon Giacomin Cardinal Health said Thursday that Kaufmann is slated to take the CFO reins on Nov. 11.
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution (100 mg per 5 ml).
Rinovum Women’s Health has introduced The Stork conception aid in Canada at Rexall and London Drugs pharmacies.
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has launched the .pharmacy generic top-level domain (gTLD), designed to provide consumers worldwide with an easy way to identify safe, legal online pharmacies and related resources. Through its .
