Novartis recalls lots of several U.S. OTC brands
Novartis Consumer Health Inc. is voluntarily recalling certain over-the-counter medicines in the United States, including pain reliever, alertness aid and anti-gas brands.
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Walgreens to open new flagship store in Chicago
Walgreen Co. tomorrow plans to open a new, two-story flagship store on Chicago’s historic State Street that sports expanded pharmacy and front-end offerings plus other innovative features not found in a traditional drug store.
Rite Aid appoints managed care executive
Wendy Barnes has joined Rite Aid Corp. as group vice president of managed care. The drug store chain said Monday that Barnes comes to the company from Premier Healthcare Alliance, where she served as a pharmacy contracting and new business development director since February 2009.
Customers embrace Rx discount program, Walgreens says
Continuing its efforts to retain business during the contract impasse with Express Scripts Inc., Walgreen Co. reported a record number of signups for its Prescription Savings Club.
Navarro lands financing as expansion rolls ahead
In the midst of a multiyear growth plan, Navarro Discount Pharmacy has secured $65 million in financing from GE Capital.
CVS to buy Medicare Part D business from Health Net
CVS Caremark Corp. plans to acquire the stand-alone Medicare Part D business of Health Net Inc. The managed care company said Monday that under the agreement, its Health Net Life Insurance Co.
Noise amplifies around Walgreens-Express Scripts impasse
The contract stand-off between Walgreen Co. and pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) Express Scripts Inc. hasn’t changed, but the situation continues to simmer. Walgreens is effectively out of the Express Scripts pharmacy provider network as of Jan.
Goody elastic accessory sports jewelry look
Goody has unveiled DoubleWear, a collection of multitasking, jewelry-inspired elastics and headwraps. DoubleWear 2in1 Elastics+Bracelets The Newell Rubbermaid hair accessory brand said Thursday that DoubleWear provides a solution to a frequent style and fashion issue.
Sandoz rolls out shampoo for psoriasis
Sandoz has introduced clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05%, indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe scalp psoriasis. The generic drug maker, a division of Novartis, said this week that it will market clobetasol propionate shampoo 0.05% in four-fluid-ounce (118 ml) bottles.
Paper Mate expands lineup with InkJoy
Newell Rubbermaid has launched of Paper Mate InkJoy, which the company said provides the performance of a premium pen at an everyday price. Paper Mate InkJoy comes in an "everyday" and an "elite" series.
Jean Coutu sees store network, corporate sales climb in 3Q
Despite the deflationary impact of generic drug price reductions, Jean Coutu Group and its franchised store network turned in solid sales gains for the fiscal 2012 third quarter. The parent company, too, posted improved operating results and net income in the quarter ended Nov.
USP proposes standard for safer medicine supply chain
The U.S. Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has proposed best practices aimed at preserving the integrity of the pharmaceutical supply chain — namely to reduce the risk of counterfeit drugs and mishandled medications.
Poll: Pharmacists are Canada’s most trusted professionals
In Canada, pharmacists are at the top of the list of the most trusted professions, according to a survey by Ipsos Reid. The public opinion and market research firm said this week that nearly eight in 10 Canadians (78%) say they trust pharmacists, scoring them a 5, 6, or 7 on a trust scale
Parata Systems sponsors pharmacy conference
Parata Systems will be the exclusive presenting sponsor of the 2012 Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference next month in Orlando, Fla. The event, hosted by Pharmacy Development Services (PDS), is being held Feb. 23 to 25.
Prilosec OTC kicks off voting for NFL award
Prilosec OTC, the National Football League and Pro Football Hall of Fame coach John Madden have announced the start of fan voting for the third annual Madden Protectors Award.
Giant adds to Rx base with Genuardi’s buy from Safeway
A dozen retail pharmacies are set to change hands in the Philadelphia area as Giant Food Stores has agreed to buy 16 Genuardi’s supermarkets from Safeway Inc. Carlisle, Pa.