Innovation, RxSafe enter distribution partnership
Under a partnership agreement, pharmacy automation supplier Innovation plans to distribute RxSafe’s line of automated, high-density robotic storage and retrieval systems.
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Apricus antifungal drug cleared by FDA
NexMed USA, a subsidiary of Apricus Biosciences Inc., has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration to market Tolnaftate-D, the company’s first over-the-counter antifungal medication with its NexACT technology.
Skinvisible’s DermSafe hand sanitizer to launch in Canada
Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals Inc. next month plans to roll out its DermSafe antimicrobial hand sanitizer in Canada. The Las Vegas-based company said Thursday that DermSafe will be launched by Alto Pharmaceuticals in Canada on Sept. 1, in time for the back-to-school and flu seasons.
Express Scripts, Medco to merge
In one fell swoop, the pharmacy benefits market is changing in a big way. The $29.1 billion merger between Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc., the No. 2 and No.
Combination of PBMs draws fire from Rx groups
The proposed merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions is expected to face close scrutiny from antitrust regulators because the combined company would have leverage over about a third of U.S. prescriptions filled.
Walgreens goes on the offensive
Walgreen Co. has launched a letter-writing campaign to benefits consultants that outlines the reasons it likely won’t be part of Express Scripts Inc.’s pharmacy provider network after December 31.
Navarro embarks on multifaceted growth strategy
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has made a habit of thinking outside the small box.
Mass retailers will bring relief to food deserts
Executives from some of the largest mass-market retailers vowed at a White House ceremony to open or expand 1,500 stores in communities designated as “food deserts” because of limited access to nutritious food.
NACDS prepares members for the unthinkable
Given the high stakes, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores made sure that pharmacy’s voice was heard in the wrangling over the nation’s debt ceiling and its members were prepared in the event that no deal was reached.
Perzow exits as Pharmaca chairman
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Inc. founder Barry Perzow is retiring from his position as chairman. Perzow will continue to serve on the chain’s board of directors.
Walgreens to roll out vehicle charging stations
Electric vehicle charging stations are expected to be available by the end of the year at about 800 Walgreen Co. stores across the country, which the drug chain says will make it the nation’s largest retail host of such sites.
B-T-S bargain hunters get help from Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. is stocking its stores nationwide with values on many essential back-to-school supplies in anticipation of a shopping season that the National Retail Federation says will bring more bargain hunters to drug stores.
Ritzman, Buehler’s eye partnership
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. and Buehler Food Markets Inc. are negotiating a deal under which Ritzman would own and operate the supermarket chain’s pharmacies. Ritzman, based here, operates nine drug stores in the state.
New era in drug store design arrives
those by Duane Reade and Rite Aid — make a bold
PBM merger reshapes playing field for Rx
a deal that, if it passes muster with government regulators, will combine two of the three largest pharmacy benefit management companies to create a dominant player in the sector — raises a host of challenges for community pharmacy operators and others involved
Poise rolls out hourglass-shaped pads
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has introduced Poise Hourglass Shape Pads, which feature a curved shape for improved fit while providing the same degree of absorbency protection.