Pharmacies step up battle against nonadherence
industry leaders CVS Caremark and Walgreens, and Thrifty White, which operates 87 stores in six states in the Midwest
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Sexual wellness: New possibilities for chain drug retailers
Known variably as sexual health, sexual well-being and family planning, the sexual wellness category is intertwined with social and cultural trends.
Bristol-Myers wraps up Amylin acquisition
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has completed its acquisition of Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Under the deal announced early last month, Bristol-Myers agreed to buy Amylin for $31 per share in cash, pursuant to a cash tender offer and second-step merger, for an aggregate purchase price of about $5.
Perrigo launches opioid pain medication
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for morphine sulfate 100ml/5% oral solution. The company said Wednesday that it will start shipping the product, a narcotic pain medication, immediately.
Bartell Drugs set to move HQ
This fall, Bartell Drugs plans to relocate its corporate headquarters to West Seattle.
Shoppers Drug Mart fetes 50th digital style
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. next week plans to launch an online portal to help mark its 50th anniversary in September. The Canadian drug chain said Thursday that on Aug.
RxAlly pharmacies to form Part D network
Members of the pharmacy alliance RxAlly are slated to form a preferred pharmacy network for a Medicare Part D prescription drug plan from Smart Insurance Company Holdings Inc.
Catalina Health looks to make Rx information clearer
Catalina Health is launching a quality improvement initiative that aims to provide patients with clearer medication information when they pick up prescriptions at the pharmacy.
Cardinal Health supports future pharmacists
Cardinal Health Inc. has granted nearly $1 million in funding to eight pharmacy schools across the nation through the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Scholarship Program.
Rite Aid serves up ‘Exclusive Deals’ via Facebook
Rite Aid Corp. this week added an "Exclusive Deals" tab on its Facebook page that provides expanded coupon offers through the drug chain’s social media channels. The retailer said the new Facebook tab also allows fans to rank their favorite +UP Rewards or share them with their friends. Part of Rite
Wet Ones lends a hand to teachers
Energizer Personal Care’s Wet Ones brand is supporting TeacherLists.com, a new free service that aims to help America’s classrooms stay fully stocked with supplies.
Kinney Drugs promotes Spencer to COO
Jim Spencer has been appointed chief operating officer of Kinney Drugs Inc. The regional drug chain said Tuesday that Spencer, previously vice president of retail operations, will now oversee Kinney’s retail and pharmacy store operations as well as the retail merchandising department.
NACDS rallies industry to address pertussis outbreaks
Answering the call of public health authorities, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is promoting community pharmacy as a key outlet for vaccinations amid a rise in cases of whooping cough.
Nestle USA to get new chairman, CEO
Paul Grimwood, chief executive officer of Nestle UK & Ireland, has been appointed as chairman and CEO of Nestle USA. The world’s largest food company said Friday that Grimwood will move into the new role with the retirement of current Nestle USA chairman and CEO Brad Alford in October.
CVS Caremark cites retail Rx as catalyst in 2Q
Robust sales and operating results in the retail pharmacy business boosted profit in the second quarter at CVS Caremark Corp. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) topped analysts’ average estimate for the quarter, hitting the high mark of their forecast.
Qualitest releases Singulair generic
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has launched montelukast sodium tablets and chewable tablets, indicated for treating the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.