Lilly lands pediatric exclusivity for Cymbalta
Eli Lilly and Co. has obtained pediatric exclusivity for its antidepressant medication Cymbalta.
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Lay’s adds lower-fat Kettle Cooked chip varieties
Frito-Lay North America has introduced two new potato chip flavors: Lay’s Kettle Cooked Applewood Smoked BBQ and Lay’s Kettle Cooked Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan The PepsiCo subsidiary said Thursday that the new Kettle Cooked varieties have 40% less fat than regular potato chips and provide an opti
Walgreens opens door to global expansion
The international expansion of a U.S. drug chain was a long time coming, but when it happened it happened with a bang. After no nonfranchised American pharmacy chain had ventured beyond Puerto Rico, Walgreen Co.
Shoppers Drug Mart, Paragon Pharmacies adjust deal
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. will end up paying slightly less in its deal to acquire Paragon Pharmacies Ltd.
OraSure cleared by FDA to market at-home HIV test
OraSure Technologies Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, which the company called the nation’s first and rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.
Comp-store sales fall by double digits at Walgreens
Generic drug introductions and the continuing contract impasse with Express Scripts Inc. took a toll on comparable-store sales in June at Walgreen Co., which reported a double-digit decline for the month. Walgreens said Thursday that overall same-store sales dropped 10% in June, compared with a 5.
NACDS appoints pharmacy care manager
Pharmacist Nick Dorich has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as manager of pharmacy care and the NACDS Foundation as manager of foundation programs.
Rite Aid sees same-store sales dip in June
Comparable-store sales were down at Rite Aid Corp. in June, marking the drug chain’s first monthly decrease in more than a year. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended June 30, same-store sales declined 1% year over year. That was down from a 1.1% gain in May, and
Walgreens agrees to buy USA Drug
Walgreen Co. has wasted no time in following up on its blockbuster deal with Alliance Boots. The nation’s largest drug chain on Thursday said it plans to acquire the USA Drug pharmacy chain, which operates 144 stores, mostly in the Mid-South, under the USA Drug, Super D Drug, May’s Drug, Med-X and
Mylan releases generics of Clarinex, Lithobid
Mylan Inc. has starting shipping desloratadine tablets (5 mg), an allergy medication, and carbonate extended-release tablets (300 mg), a treatment for manic episodes of bipolar disorder. The company said Tuesday that both products were released by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Health reform ruling leaves Medicaid question mark
The U.S. Supreme Court’s complex decision to preserve the core components of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) health care reform law could impact community pharmacies that fill prescriptions covered by Medicaid.
APhA starts taking nominations for practitioner awards
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has begun accepting nominations for its practitioner awards and honors, which are administered by the APhA Academy of Pharmacy Practice and Management (APhA-APPM).
CVS, Cardinal recognized for workplace wellness
CVS Caremark Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. have been honored with Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards by the National Business Group on Health. Both companies announced this week that they were selected as Platinum winners for the annual award, now in its eighth year.
PBMs SXC, Catalyst wrap up merger
Pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) SXC Health Solutions Corp. and Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. have completed their $4.4 billion merger deal.
Feedback sought on draft pharmacy accreditation standards
The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) is seeking review and comment on newly released draft standards for community pharmacy practice accreditation.
Cold-EEZE rolls out daytime/nighttime remedy
ProPhase Labs Inc. has launched Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Daytime/Nighttime QuickMelt tablets. The company said Monday that the new product marks its first-ever daytime/nighttime cold remedy.