Prestige Brands gives thumbs-down to Genomma bid
The board of directors of Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid by Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. to buy the company.
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PepsiCo hires ex-Sam’s Club CEO in leadership realignment
PepsiCo Inc. has named former Sam’s Club president and chief executive officer Brian Cornell to serve as president of PepsiCo America Foods.
Walgreens to use Surescripts clinical network for immunizations
Walgreen Co. plans to use Surescripts’ Clinical Interoperability services to electronically send patient data directly to primary care providers, with the goal of improving the coordination of care.
Senators ask about Rite Aid’s ‘wellness ambassador’
Addressing concerns expressed by two U.S. senators, Rite Aid Corp. has clarified the role of its "wellness ambassadors," a key feature of the drug chain’s new "wellness store" format. In press announcements late last week, Sens. Richard Durbin (D., Ill.) and Richard Blumental (D., Conn.
Senate passes bill cracking down on counterfeit drugs
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores hailed the Senate’s approval of a bipartisan bill that would provide more safeguards from counterfeit medications. NACDS said Friday that the Senate passed the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act (S.
Walgreens expands mobile Rx, photo functionality
Walgreen Co. has added new capabilities for mobile device users to help them better manage their prescription drug needs and stick to their medication regimens. Walgreens on Friday said it has launched features called Pill Reminder and Transfer by Scan.
BioScrip turns in 4Q, year-end sales gains
Pharmacy services helped fuel an overall revenue gain at BioScrip Inc. for the company’s 2011 fourth-quarter and full fiscal year. BioScrip said Friday that total sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 7.3% to $483.3 million. Revenue for the pharmacy services business climbed 7.
NACDS gives take on PDUFA reforms
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores stressed to lawmakers that chain pharmacies are commited to patient safety as part of the next Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization.
Rx boosts Rite Aid’s same-store sales in February
Getting a lift from prescription business, Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales growth climb in February. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the five weeks ended March 3, comparable-store sales rose 3.1% year over year. That topped the drug chain’s 2.2% comp-store gain in January and approached the 3.
Veterans Rx discount plan caters to Walgreens patients
Veterans Advantage Inc., a national membership program providing service benefits for the military and their families, is offering its discount prescription plan as option for Walgreens patients with Express Scripts drug plans. As of Jan.
APhA honors advocate for pharmacist immunizations
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has selected Deborah Wexler, founder and executive director of the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), to receive 2012 APhA Immunization Champion Award — Friend of Pharmacy.
NCPA backs measures to combat drug diversion, theft
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has endorsed legislation aimed at cracking down on the theft and diversion of prescription drugs. NCPA this week expressed its support for the Safe Doses Act (S.
EyeScience unveils eye vitamin for diabetics
EyeScience Labs has developed Diabetic Vision Formula, a new eye vitamin for people with diabetes. EyeScience said Tuesday that the new product is designed to help protect against potential vision problems related to diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects about 4.
Fera adds new ophthalmic anti-infective
Fera Pharmaceuticals has introduced Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment 10%, used to treat superficial ocular infections, including conjunctivitis. Fera said Tuesday that Sulfacetamide, in ointment form, will be an important addition to physicians’ treatment armamentarium.
Watson releases Prometrium generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping an authorized generic version of Prometrium capsules. The company said Friday that its product, progesterone capsules in 100mg and 200mg dosages, were launched as part of an agreement with Abbott Laboratories.
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.