Distribution center kicks off CVS effort to hire veterans
CVS Caremark Corp. is launching its effort to hire military veterans and spouses with an event at the company’s Vero Beach, Fla., distribution center.
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Taro names new chairman, CEO
Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has announced senior leadership changes, including the appointment of a new chairman and a new chief executive officer. The company said Thursday that Dilip Shanghvi has been named chairman of the board and that, effective Aug.
UrinoZinc expands retail distribution
Prostate health formula UrinoZinc has added to its product line available at Walmart. Vitanergy Inc., maker of the dietary supplement for men, said Wednesday that UrinoZinc Plus with Beta-Sitosterol is now available at almost all Walmart stores, which also carry UrinoZinc Prostate Formula.
Sales at Shoppers Drug Mart climb in 2Q
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. saw revenue and same-store sales rise in the second quarter of 2013, while earnings topped analysts’ forecast by a penny. Canada’s largest drug chain reported the positive results just days after announcing a blockbuster deal to be acquired by Loblaw Cos. for $12.
Hot Legs makes U.S. debut at Walgreens, Duane Reade
The salon-quality Hot Legs hair removal system from Australia has launched in the United States at Walgreens drug stores nationwide and Duane Reade stores in metropolitan New York.
Mylan releases Nor-Q.D. generic
Mylan Inc. has launched norethindrone tablets 0.35 mg, a birth control pill. The company reported Tuesday that its partner, Famy Care Ltd., received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for the product. product Mylan Inc.
Drug chains nix Rolling Stone magazine picturing Boston Marathon bomber
CVS Caremark Corp., Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. have indicated they won’t sell an issue of Rolling Stone magazine that pictures accused Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev on its cover.
Cardinal, NACDS seek study on adherence, hospital readmissions
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has made a request for proposals to research the impact of integrating pharmacist-provided medication management services into the hospital discharge process.
Congress urged to keep oversight of compounding to state pharmacy boards
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association provided insight to a congressional committee examining ways to tighten regulation of pharmacy compounding.
Boehringer Ingelheim takes part in digital diabetes study
Healthrageous Inc. and Boehringer Ingelheim have launched the SMART Study along with United BioSource Corp. to assess a digital self-management solution to improve the health status of people with type 2 diabetes.
AquaBall lands distribution at Walgreens
AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water from True Drinks Inc. is now available at Walgreens drug stores across the country. True Drinks said Tuesday that the retail distribution at Walgreens comes as it launches a national initiative to support healthy hydration in summer programs.
Generic Lamictal ODT set to ship from Actavis
Actavis Inc. has been cleared to market lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets, an anti-epileptic medication. The company said Monday that it plans to launch the product, a generic equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline’s Lamictal ODT, immediately.
Instaflex Joint Support hits shelves at Duane Reade
Direct Digital LLC has landed retail distribution for its Instaflex Joint Support dietary supplement at Duane Reade. The company said Friday that Instaflex is now being carried at Duane Reade drug stores throughout the metropolitan New York area.
AstraZeneca executive joins Walgreens
Walgreen Co. has named former AstraZeneca vice president Mark Lelinski as its new corporate vice president for market access.
NACDS, NCPA cite Medicaid reimbursement flaws
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have expressed concerns about "fair and accurate" Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published draft, three-month rolling average federal upper limit
Walgreens expands reach of photo pickup
Walgreens drug stores nationwide can now receive and print photo orders through the LifePics Network.