Walgreens kicks off mobile coupon program
Walgreen Co. is enabling mobile device users to immediately get a coupon when they "check in" at any of its stores.
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AmerisourceBergen to buy biopharma logistics firm
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire World Courier Group Inc., a global specialty transportation and logistics provider for the biopharmaceutical industry, for $520 million in cash.
CACDS: Canadians turn to pharmacy for more than Rx
A Nielsen survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) found that patients nationwide are relying on their local pharmacy for health care knowledge, expertise and services.
Poll: Ontarians amenable to pharmacist immunizations
Sixty-one percent of Ontarians say they would go to their pharmacist for immunizations if they knew pharmacists had the proper training and were authorized by the government to do so, according to an Ipsos-Reid survey commissioned by the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association (OPA).
Confection trade group honors Rite Aid category manager
Val Stansfield, a category manager at Rite Aid Corp., has received the 2012 Confectionery Leadership Award from the National Confectioners Association (NCA).
CVS chief medical officer joins payment reform panel
Troy Brennan, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Caremark Corp., has been named to the National Commission on Physician Payment Reform.
Rx pulls down Walgreens’ February same-store sales
Prescription business at Walgreen Co. took another sizable hit in February and weighed down overall same-store sales results as the chain continued to feel the impact of its contract impasse with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Inc. Walgreens said Monday that comparable-store sales fell 4.
Perrigo launches generic Rogaine foam
Perrigo Co. has begun rolling out minoxidil 5% foam to its retail and wholesale customers. The company said Thursday that the product, marketed under store brands or own-label brands, is comparable to Rogaine 5% Foam Hair Regrowth Treatment.
Pennsylvania bill requires notification in biologic substitution
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) and Pennsylvania Bio applauded the Pennsylvania Senate Public Health and Welfare Committee for its approval of Senate Bill 405, which in the event of any biologic product substitution would require a pharmacist to notify the patient and, within 72 hours,
Rite Aid calling cards
IDT to Market Prepaid Calling Cards at 4,700 Rite Aid Locations NEWARK, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IDT Corporation (NYSE: IDT), a global telecommunications provider, has entered into an agreement with Rite Aid Corporation to market domestic and international prepaid calling cards in the U.S.
PTCB appoints new CEO
The board of governors of the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has named retired U.S. Air Force Colonel Everett McAllister as its new executive director and chief executive officer.
Shopko, Pamida wrap up merger deal
Shopko Stores and Pamida have finalized their merger deal announced earlier this year, create a chain drug retailer with nearly 300 pharmacy locations in more than 20 states.
AARP picks Walgreens for retail drug store program
AARP has selected Walgreen Co. for a three-year contract to deliver retail drug store program benefits to the association’s members. Walgreens said Thursday that it will provide AARP members with exclusive offers and rewards, as well as member and community outreach to promote health and wellness.
Cardinal Health to appeal license suspension in Fla.
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to appeal a federal court ruling that upholds an order to suspend its license to ship controlled substances from its Lakeland, Fla., distribution center. Cardinal said late Wednesday that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia denied its Feb.
McNamara named head of Novartis OTC unit
Novartis has appointed Brian McNamara as division head of Novartis OTC, the Swiss pharmaceutical giant’s over-the-counter products business unit. The company said late Wednesady that McNamara, who takes the post effective immediately, replaces Naomi Kelman, who is leaving the company.