Sanofi Canada unveils ‘talking’ auto-injector for anaphylaxis
Sanofi Canada has introduced Allerject, which it called the first and only "talking" epinephrine auto-injector in Canada, as a new option for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
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Kimberly-Clark names CIO
Jennifer Sepull has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as chief information officer and vice president of IT services. The company said Monday that Sepull reports to Mark Buthman, senior vice president and chief financial officer. She comes to Kimberly-Clark from American Honda Motor Co.
Walgreens mourns passing of longtime store exec
Glenn Kraiss, retired executive vice president of store operations for Walgreen Co., died Friday at age 79. A Walgreens spokesman said Monday that Kraiss’ career with the drug chain spanned 50 years to his retirement in 1999. He resided in Fountain Hills, Ariz., during his retirement.
E-commerce solution helps Navarro go global
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has added international checkout and global shipping capabilities to more than 200 countries.
Ontario pharmacists: Generics pricing short-sighted
Ontario pharmacists have given a thumbs-down to Canada’s plan to hold down pricing for some common generic drugs.
United, Walgreens open health clinic at O’Hare
United Airlines has opened a Walgreens-managed employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport.
Shopko appoints merchandising chief as president
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to president and chief merchandising officer.
Albertson’s to acquire 877 stores from Supervalu
The parent company of Albertson’s LLC has agreed to acquire five supermarket chains from Supervalu Inc. for $3.3 billion, making Albertsons one of the top 10 U.S. pharmacy chains as measured by number of prescription counters.
Interaction with patients a sine qua non for pharmacists
As retail pharmacy recreates itself as a first-line health care provider rather than simply a dispenser of medications, pharmacist engagement is assuming increasing importance.
In-store clinics gaining traction
Walk-in medical clinics located in retail pharmacies, workplaces and other venues are growing in popularity, according to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.
Safeway’s Burd set to retire
Steve Burd, longtime chairman and chief executive officer at Safeway Inc., will retire in May as he seeks additional personal time and pursues his work in health care. Burd joined Safeway as president 20 years ago and was named CEO shortly after.
Fiscal cliff averted, but new budget battles loom
The down-to-the-wire fight over the fiscal cliff was only a prelude to upcoming budget battles. Most imminently, the need to raise the debt ceiling could foment a crisis as soon as late February.
Rite Aid highlights 50th anniversary savings, services
As Rite Aid Corp. wraps up its 50th anniversary celebration, the company is offering customers new opportunities to save money and highlighting the role its pharmacists can play in helping people adhere to their New Year’s resolutions.
Growth in health care spending remains at moderate pace
Although U.S. health care spending climbed to $2.7 trillion in 2011, as a share of the economy it remained stable for the third consecutive year, according to Obama administration figures. The rate of increase in national health care expenditures, 3.
Stakeholders prepare for health reform
States are taking steps to initiate health insurance exchanges while businesses mull over the future of their benefit offerings at the same time that some insurers are increasing rates by double digits.