Concepts In Health settles patent dispute
Concepts In Health Inc., the maker of MidNite Sleep Remedy, has settled a patent dispute with a store-brand manufacturer producing a private-label version of the product for a retail chain.
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NACDS, NCPA blast California Medicaid cuts
Retail pharmacy groups were quick to rebuke the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for approving proposed reimbursement cuts for Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program.
ShelfX debuts in-aisle checkout, inventory management system
Start-up ShelfX has launched a wireless checkout and inventory management system for retailers that it said enables customers to shop without cashiers.
Mylan ships generic version of MS Contin
Mylan Inc. is launching morphine sulfate extended-release tablets, an opioid analgesic for the treatment of moderate to severe pain. The company said its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
In Canada, FluMist named preferred flu vaccine for kids
Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) has designated FluMist, AstraZeneca’s nasal spray flu vaccine, as the preferred flu vaccination for children ages 2 to 17 without chronic health conditions.
Kmart pharmacies start flu shot clinics
Kmart has begun providing seasonal flu vaccinations through walk-in flu clinics, and members of its pharmacy savings program are being offered a discount. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holding Corp., said Friday that flu shots are now available without an appointment for $24.
Rite Aid bus tour takes aim at diabetes epidemic
Next week Rite Aid Corp. plans to hit the road for a two-month tour to raise awareness of diabetes and provide education about the disease and how to better manage it. Called the Rite Track Diabetes Tour, the effort will bring free diabetes testing, resources and materials to communities it serves
APhA, OptumRx whet student interest in pharmacy career
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx have introduced "Pharmacy is Right for Me," an initiative to educate students in grades 8 to 12 about a career in pharmacy.
Abbott launches Glucerna Hunger Smart for diabetics
Abbott has introduced Glucerna Hunger Smart nutrition shakes and nutrition bars for people with diabetes. The company said Thursday that Glucerna Hunger Smart products are specially designed for people with diabetes to use as a meal replacement or a snack as a part of a weight management plan.
Winn-Dixie launches pharmacy mobile app
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has introduced a multiplatform smartphone application for pharmacy customers.
CVS chief medical officer sizes up health exchanges
Troy Brennan, executive vice president and chief medical officer at CVS Caremark Corp., gave his recommendation on what employers should do when health insurance exchanges come into play in 2014, as mandated by health care reform.
Publix enlists medication adherence specialist
Publix Super Markets Inc. has joined the pharmacy network of Adheris, a provider of direct-to-patient medication adherence programs.
Rite Aid turns in biggest same-store gain of year
Fueled by the pharmacy, Rite Aid Corp. tallied its largest monthly same-store sales growth for the calendar year in October. Rite Aid on Thursday said that for the four weeks ended Oct. 22, comparable-store sales rose 2.9% versus a year earlier. That marked a rebound from a 1.3% uptick in September
CPhA embarks on flu immunization campaign
The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has partnered with PrescribeWellness in the "One Million More" flu shot campaign.
Washington governor highlights savings from generics
Washington Gov. Chris Gregoire spotlighted the success of the state’s Generics First initiative, which has saved millions of dollars in pharmacy costs by steering patients to generic drugs.
CVS research: Many new prescriptions not filled
A new study by researchers at CVS Caremark Corp., Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital revealed that 24% of patients given a new medication by their doctor didn’t fill the prescription.