GlaxoSmithKline plans to acquire Human Genome Sciences (HGS) in a cash deal of about $3 billion. GSK said Monday that the purchase of HGS will give the company full ownership of the medications Benlysta (lupus), albiglutide (type 2 diabetes) and darapladib (coronary heart disease).
Next month, The Apothecary Shops is changing its name and brand to Avella Specialty Pharmacy. The specialty pharmacy chain said Monday that it will officially switch to the Avella banner at all locations and in all business operations on Aug. 1.
At its Retail Business Conference (RBC) here, Cardinal Health Inc. introduced "Independent Pharmacy Best Practices 2012: Ideas as Original As You Are," a special publication that showcases 16 community pharmacy programs that improve patient care and drive business results.
New research by CVS Caremark Corp. and Truven Health Analytics find that employees who stick to their medication regimens are less likely to miss work.
Par Formulations Private Ltd., a subsidary of Par Pharmaceutical Cos., has received its first Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The company said Friday that Par Formulations, formerly Edict Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is set to release Next Choice ONE DOSE (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg), an emergency contraceptive pill. The company said Friday that its Watson Laboratories Inc.
GE Lighting recently helped Walgreen Co. upgrade general lighting across 80% of the chain’s drug store locations nationwide. GE said Thursday that when consumers walk the aisles their local Walgreens store, they will notics the difference from the new lighting.
CareOne and Walgreen Co. have partnered on program to provide day-of-discharge medications to patients before they leave its senior care centers and return home.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the 2012-13 inaugural class for its Faculty Scholars Program. Launched earlier this year, the Faculty Scholars Program aims to educate assistant professors from U.S.
Take Care Health Systems has opened a wellness center on the University of Notre Dame campus.
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Original Gourmet Food Co. has announced its support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and its battle against breast cancer.
Cardinal Health Inc. has kicked off its Retail Business Conference (RBC), the company’s annual trade show for independent pharmacies, which has drawn more than 7,000 attendees. Cardinal said Thursday that this year’s RBC, which runs until July 14 in Orlando, Fla.
Walgreen Co. has named James Skinner, former chief executive officer of McDonald’s, as nonexecutive chairman, succeeding Alan McNally.
This month, Reckitt Benckiser is rolling out a trio of new cough/cold products.
Pernix Therapeutics has released Omeclamox-Pak to pharmcies nationwide for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease.
