Amneal cleared to market Suboxone generic
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received Food and Drug Administration approval for what the company said is one of the first generic versions of Suboxone sublingual tablets.
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NCPA study sheds light on LTC pharmacy dispensing costs
Long-term care pharmacies have significantly higher dispensing costs than traditional retail pharmacies and provide extra services to meet the health needs of LTC residents, according to a new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Long-Term Care Division.
Albertsons names pharmacy chief
Albertsons LLC has appointed a pharmacy chief as part of the executive structure that will emerge after it closes its acquisition of 877 stores from Supervalu Inc.
Now in session: Walgreens University
Stepping up its investment in employee training, Walgreen Co. today plans to launch Walgreens University, a new career development facility that provides classroom and online programming. Opening its doors on Friday, the university building at 6 Parkway North in Deerfield, Ill.
Kerr Drug deploys new pharmacy system
Kerr Drug is primed for more efficient pharmacy operations after finishing the implementation of the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). The North Carolina drug chain said the system, from PDX-National Health Information Network Inc.
Rite Aid wraps up debt refinancing plan
Rite Aid Corp. has completed debt refinancing transactions initiated earlier this month. The drug chain said Thursday that it has amended its revolving credit facility and refinanced certain terms loans and senior secured notes, extending the maturity of part of its debt and reducing interest costs.
UrgentRx, Duane Reade partner on POP
Over-the-counter medicine startup UrgentRx has been boosting its retail presence with the help of Duane Reade. The company said it has worked closely with the New York City drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
Vitacare debuts Chia Mint oral care line
Vitacare has unveiled Chia Mint, a line of natural oral care products for people with sensitive teeth. The company said Wednesday that the vitamin-infused products include a whitening toothpaste, a whitening gum and an extra-soft toothbrush.
CVS revamps Gold Emblem private label
CVS/pharmacy has relaunched its Gold Emblem food and grocery private label, including new items, a new look and improved taste. The drug chain said Thursday that the updated Gold Emblem line features a package redesign with a more contemporary logo.
Sucampo releases glaucoma drug in U.S.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping Rescula, a medication for open-angle glaucoma, to U.S. pharmacies.
Oreo to stage vote at Walgreens NYC store
A long-running snack debate — whether the cookie or the creme is the best part of Oreos — is being put into the spotlight this week at the Walgreens store in Manhattan’s Times Square. Mondelez International Inc. (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.) said that on Thursday, Feb. 21, its Oreo cookie brand
Stopain teams up with Arena Football League club
Troy Healthcare, the maker of Stopain topical analgesic products, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
DEA hears from Rx groups on disposal of controlled substances
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on a proposed Drug Enforcement Administration rule to establish a process for the disposal of controlled substances.
Bartell Drugs announces plans for 59th store
Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store this summer in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
Fuse energy products rolled out to Discount Drug Mart
Fuse Science Inc. has landed retail distribution for its lineup of energy products at Discount Drug Mart. The company said Tuesday that it has shipped its products to Discount Drug Mart’s 71 stores in Ohio.
Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts hit shelves at Walgreens
Pharmavite’s Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts children’s dietary supplement brand is now being sold at Walgreens stores nationwide.