In another move to help patients stick to their drug regimens, Thrifty White Pharmacy is offering the Rx Timer Cap, a "smart" cap for prescription medication bottles. Like a stopwatch, the Rx Timer Cap automatically counts the minutes and hours since patients last took their medication.
Walgreen Co. is implementing an electronic health record (EHR) solution from Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. that’s expected to better integrate the health care services that the drug chain offers in its stores.
Bartell Drugs has donated reading eyeglasses to health care relief group Medical Teams International for distribution in impoverished communities in 18 countries.
Later this month, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. plans to begin rolling out Asthmanefrin, an over-the-counter alternative to the discontinued Primatene Mist inhaler.
Church & Dwight Co. plans to acquire Avid Health Inc., maker of the Vitafusion and L’il Critters gummy vitamins and supplements, for $650 million in cash.
Sanofi Pasteur has released Sklice Lotion, a topical treatment of head lice, to U.S. pharmacies. The Sanofi vaccines division said Monday that Sklice (ivermectin 0.5%), for use on the hair and scalp, is indicated for treating head lice infestations in patients age 6 months and older.
Prasco Laboratories has entered an agreement with Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. to distribute an authorized generic version of Xopenex Inhalation Solution, a respiratory medication. Prasco said Monday that its Xopenex authorized generic product will be sold in 1.25 mg/3 mL, 0.63 mg/3 mL and 0.
The Jean Coutu Group has inaugurated the 400th drug store in its franchise network. The Canadian drug chain said it held a grand opening event on Tuesday for the 11,075-square-foot store, located on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the Crémazie area of Montreal.
Rite Aid Corp. has rolled out Wholesome Goodness, a line of affordable natural foods, at its more than 4,600 drug stores nationwide. The Chicago-based food company said that Rite Aid is the first drug chain to carry the Wholesome Goodness line.
Encouraging people to protect their health, Winn-Dixie Stores and BI-LO have launched a flu vaccination program, which offers customers three options for getting a flu vaccine. Dubbed "Shield Yourself," the campaign is offering flu shots without an appointment at any Winn-Dixie or BI-LO pharmacy.
L’Oreal Group’s La Roche-Posay and Vichy Laboratoires dermatological skin care brands are slated to have a bigger presence in select Walgreens drug stores.
CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic have begun offering flu shots at all of their locations nationwide. And this year, the CVS Caremark subsidiaries are spelling out the reasons why they’re the place for consumers to go to get vaccinated.
PharmaSmart International and Microlife Corp. have formed a strategic partnership to develop what they call a "total cardiovascular risk factor solution.
Innovation has been awarded a five-year pact to provide pharmacy automation solutions to th U.S. Navy.
Parata Systems has teamed up with pharmacy business consultancy Pharmacy Development Services (PDS) to launch a medication adherence training program for retail pharmacists.
Katz Group Canada’s Rexall and Rexall Pharma Plus drug stores are offering a lower-priced version of the Hemocode food intolerance system. Called Hemocode Lite, the solution helps people identify and manage sensitivities to 60 of the most common foods, according to Gemoscan Canada Inc.
