WoundSeal goes over the counter
WoundSeal, a topical powder designed to stop bleeding instantly for the more than 50 million seniors on blood thinners, is now available over the counter.
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VIVUS releases obesity drug in U.S.
VIVUS Inc. has begun rolling out Qsymia, its weight management drug, in the U.S. market.
MinuteClinic affiliates with Oklahoma medical group
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with OU Physicians, Oklahoma’s largest physician group with more than 560 doctors.
Walgreens, Rx Response aid access to meds after disaster
Walgreen Co. and Rx Response, an initiative of the pharmaceutical supply system, have teamed up to help ensure patient access to medications after a natural disaster.
Study: Few Medicare Part D beneficiaries pick lowest-cost plan
Most Medicare Part D beneficiaries are paying more out of their own pockets than they need to, a study by eHealth Inc. reveals.
Rite Aid acquires Kentucky pharmacy
Rite Aid Corp. has purchased Town Hill Pharmacy, an independent drug store in Louisa, Ky. Terms of the transaction, announced Tuesday by Dallas-based merger-and-acquisition firm The Transition Companies LLC, weren’t disclosed.
NCPA: Pharmacists say PBM audits undermine patient care
A study by the National Community Pharmacists Association finds that some auditing and reimbursement practices by pharmacy benefit managers are harming community pharmacists’ ability to provide patient counseling and care to seniors.
USA Drug now officially part of Walgreens
Walgreen Co. has wrapped up its acquisition of regional drug store operator USA Drug. Walgreens announced the closing of the $438 million deal on Monday. Under the agreement, announced in early July, Walgreens purchased 144 drug stores, mainly in the mid-South region, from Stephen L.
Walgreens unveils global management roles for partnership with Alliance Boots
In the wake of its acquisition of 45% of Alliance Boots, Walgreen Co. has reconfigured its management to advance its global strategy.
CVS doubles up ExtraCare rewards
CVS/pharmacy is enabling shoppers enrolled in its loyalty program to earn bigger rewards on most purchases during the peak fall and winter shopping season. The drug chain said Monday that under a promotion running through Dec.
ProPhase nixes bid to be bought by Matrixx
ProPhase Labs Inc., the maker of Cold-EEZE cold remedies, has rejected an unsolicited bid to be acquired by Matrixx Initiatives Inc., which owns the rival Zicam brand of cold and allergy products.
H.D. Smith names home health exec
Timothy Booth has joined H.D. Smith as corporate vice president and head of its Home Healthcare Division (HHC).
Health Mart names president, reaches 3,000 pharmacies
Stephen Courtman has been appointed president of Health Mart, the drug store franchise network of McKesson Corp. The company also said Monday that Health Mart reached a milestone this month with the opening of its 3,000th member pharmacy.
CVS Caremark appoints general counsel
Thomas Moriarty has been named executive vice president and general counsel at CVS Caremark Corp. CVS said Monday that Moriarty takes over from Douglas Sgarro, who retired in May after more than 14 years with the company.
Walmart small formats face off with drug stores
Walmart is finally getting comfortable with small-box retailing, and the implications for chain drug stores could be ominous. Bill Simon, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S.
Meijer stores to carry Pill Pouch medication adherence aid
Meijer Inc. is slated to offer a novel medication management product called Pill Pouch at select stores in Michigan this month. The Pill Pouch aims to make it easier for people to manage multiple medications.