OraSure, Walgreens partner on hepatitis C testing
OraSure Technologies Inc. has teamed with the Chronic Liver Disease Foundation (CLIA) to offer hepatitis C testing at select Walgreens stores this month.
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Senators seek more scrutiny of preferred networks
Expressing concerns about patient access and costs, 16 senators have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take a closer look at the rising use of preferred pharmacy networks in Medicare Part D.
Rite Aid adds more digital elements to Nail Extravaganza
This year, Rite Aid Corp. is serving up more online content for its Nail Extravaganza digital campaign spotlighting nail art. The Nail Extravaganza’s Color Studio showcases nearly 200 nail polishes via an interactive visual table.
Gender, race impact adherence, CVS-led study shows
CVS Caremark-led research found that among those using statin drugs for cardiovascular disease, nonwhite patients were 50% more likely not to adhere to their medication than white patients, and women were 10% more likely to be nonadherent than men.
Walgreens’ Good & DeLish ice cream stars in ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
As part of Walgreen Co.’s sponsorship of "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," the finalists and their signature Good & DeLish premium ice cream flavors were announced during the first of two season finale episodes.
Hillary Clinton to speak at Total Store Expo
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is slated to deliver an address at the NACDS Total Store Expo in August. Hillary Rodham Clinton The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Monday that Clinton will speak during the expo’s Business Program on the morning of Monday, Aug. 12.
Ranbaxy to pay $500 million in DOJ settlement
India-based Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. has agreed to pay a total of $500 million in what the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) called the largest drug safety settlement to date with a generic drug manufacturer. The DOJ said Monday that Ranbaxy USA Inc., the company’s U.S.
Perrigo campaign touts store-brand OTCs
Perrigo Co. has kicked off what it calls the first-ever industry marketing and communications campaign for store-brand over-the-counter medicines.
Vichy expands Neovadiol line with two new products
Vichy Laboratoires has added two new products to its Neovadiol collection of skin care formulas specially designed to address signs of hormonal aging.
Sure antiperspirant/deodorant gets new items, packaging
Idelle Labs Ltd. unveiled a new packaging design for Sure antiperspirant and deodorant and has added two conditioning solids to the product line. The Helen of Troy Ltd.
AmerisourceBergen closes sale of AndersonBrecon
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has finalized the divestiture of AndersonBrecon, its contract packaging business.
Walgreens extends network provider pact with CVS
Walgreen Co. has extended its agreement as a pharmacy provider in the national retail network of CVS Caremark Corp.’s pharmacy benefit management unit. Walgreens announced the extension Monday and said the companies aren’t disclosing financial and other terms of the agreement.
PowerFuse, ElectroFuse go national at Walgreens
Fuse Science Inc. has landed retail distribution for its PowerFuse and ElectroFuse dietary supplements at Walgreens stores nationwide. The company said Thursday that initial product distribution began in mid-April at leading Walgreens stores near Augusta, Ga.
TriDerma rolls out vein healing cream
TriDerma has launched Vein Defense Healing Cream, a professional-strength formula designed to provide an alternative to costly laser procedures.
New Clearblue test estimates weeks of pregnancy
Procter & Gamble Co. has unveiled the Clearblue Advanced Pregnancy Test with Weeks Estimator, which the company said tells a woman if she is pregnant and estimates the number of weeks since ovulation.
Assured Pharmacy set for major expansion
Specialty pharmacy operator Assured Pharmacy is embarking on a major expansion plan. Assured said Thursday that it aims to open two new stores in Denver and Boston this summer.