Consumer Reports: Discounters top drug stores on OTC prices
The leading discount chains are edging out the leading drug store chains when it comes to pricing on over-the-counter medicines, according to Consumer Reports.
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Allegra expands into topical anti-itch products
Chattem Inc. has extended its Allegra allergy brand with a pair of topical anti-itch creams.
CVS Caremark helps PBM clients save by driving generics use
An analysis by CVS Caremark Corp. shows that the company reined in its pharmacy benefit management clients’ costs for medications, in part, through an industry-leading dispensing rate for generic drugs.
It’s a profitable fiscal year for Rite Aid Corp.
Adding fuel to its turnaround, Rite Aid Corp. closed out fiscal 2013 with a profit — its first in six years — and in the fourth quarter posted its second consecutive quarter of net income. The earnings for the fourth quarter and full year easily beat Wall Street’s consensus forecast and
Actavis, Valeant reach accord on Ziana, Zyclara generics
Actavis Inc. plans to launch generic versions of Ziana and Zyclara through an agreement with Medicis Pharmaceutical Corp., a subsidiary of Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc.
MyAllergyTest at-home kit rolls out to pharmacies
ImmuneTech Inc. has introduced MyAllergyTest, which the company calls the first Food and Drug Administration-cleared, at-home test that allows allergy sufferers to test themselves for 10 key allergens, ranging from food and environmental to inhalants and animal.
Astroglide Sensitive Skin Gel makes debut
Astroglide has launched Astroglide Sensitive Skin Gel, described as a thicker personal lubricant that’s formulated without common ingredients known to irritate sensitive skin. BioFilm Inc.
Dr. Reddy’s to relocate North American HQ
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to relocate its North America headquarters and establish a research and development center in Princeton, N.J.
Walgreens research points to new approach for ACOs
By taking a different approach to classifying patient populations, health systems can do a better job of avoiding "triple fail" events, or outcomes that fail to advance population health, reduce health care costs and improve the patient experience, according to a research article from Walgreen Co.
Bartell to provide diabetes screenings at expo
Bartell Drugs pharmacists will be lending a hand this weekend at the American Diabetes Association Seattle Expo. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said Wednesday that Bartell pharmacists will provide free diabetes screenings on Saturday, April 13, at the expo.
South Carolina’s health chief tours MinuteClinic
Tony Keck, director of South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, toured a MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic inside a CVS/pharmacy in Columbia, S.C.
Duane Reade goes live with mobile app
Duane Reade has launched its first mobile application for iOS devices and is ramping up its involvement in social media. The New York City drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
Pharmacists seek broader immunization authority in Texas
Representatives of Texas pharmacy groups, independent pharmacists and industry experts are calling for passage of state legislation that would widen access to immunizations for children. The legislation, Senate Bill 1013, introduced by Texas State Sen. Larry Taylor (R.
Cardinal rolls out latest Rx abuse education toolkit
The Cardinal Health Foundation and the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy have introduced Generation Rx University, the fourth in a series of interactive toolkits designed to combat prescription drug abuse.
Culturelle releases adult chewable probiotic
Culturelle has launched an adult-strength chewable version of its probiotic supplement. The company said Monday that Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables enable easier daily probiotic consumption for the many adults who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Carpenter puts her stamp on CACDS
In her first days as president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, Denise Carpenter has started to instill a renewed sense of purpose in the organization.