Pfizer Inc. has been granted a reissue patent from United States Patent & Trademark Office for methods of treating osteoarthritis and other approved conditions with celecoxib, the active ingredient in Celebrex. The reissue patent is slated to expire on Dec.
Kerr Drug and Walgreens were recognized for excellence in medication therapy management (MTM) services by OutcomesMTM. The MTM solution provider said Tuesday named Walgreens as the Top Large Pharmacy Chain and Kerr Drug as the Top Regional Pharmacy Chain for their MTM efforts and programs.
About 300 community pharmacy advocates from 37 states will assemble in Washington, D.C., next week for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill.
Introductions of lower-priced generic drugs contributed to a decline in comparable-store sales at Walgreen Co. in February. Walgreens said Tuesday that comp-store sales edged down 0.6% in February, with new generics negatively impacting results by 3.7 percentage points.
To help promote preventive care, CVS/pharmacy has launched its annual Project Health wellness campaign, which this year is slated to deliver more than $15 million of free health screenings to multicultural communities nationwide.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has urged Senate leaders to advance policies aimed at improving care for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. NACDS said Friday that it submitted comments for a Feb.
With people seeking more convenient and affordable health care options, Rite Aid Corp. is pushing ahead with a "virtual clinic" offering.
Early next month, London Drugs aims to make available at all of its pharmacies a non-invasive cholesterol test that can help customers evaluate their risk for coronary artery disease (CAD) or heart disease. The western Canada drug chain said Thursday that on March 4 it plans to roll out the PreVu
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded lawmakers’ push for the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review the impact of planned reductions in reimbursement for diabetes test supplies (DTS) provided to Medicare beneficiaries by community pharmacies. NCPA said that Reps.
With pharmacy’s role in health care delivery expanding, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) plans to raise its standards for national certification and recertification. PTCB said Wednesday that it will phase in the changes over the next seven years.
ReNew Life Formulas has released Fiber Smart, a new all-natural line of antioxidant and balanced blend of fiber supplements.
Dr. Fresh has introduced a product tandem designed to make children’s oral care fun, foolproof and routine: the new FireFly Fluoride Foam Toothpaste and FireFly Ready Go Brush.
Rite Aid has announced the winners of its 2012 Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest: a pharmacy technician from Ada, Ohio, and a customer at its store in Birmingham, Mich..
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with North Shore-LIJ Health System, one of the nation’s largest health networks, as it plans to open more walk-in clinics in metropolitan New York.
Frito-Lay North America has extended its Ruffles potato chip lineup with Ruffles MAX Beer-Battered Onion Ring flavored potato chips.
Mylan Inc. has released fenofibrate capsules in dosages of 43 mg and 130 mg, used to treat high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. The company said Monday that the product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals subsidiary, is the generic version of Lupin Atlantis Holdings’ Antara capsules.
