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
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.
Pharmacy technology executives Duane Chudy, chief executive officer of TCGRx, and Gene Fellows, CEO of Integrated and Automation Solutions (IAS), have partnered to form CentralRx, which aims to meet the rising industry need for a full-service central pharmacy fill solution provider.
Loblaw Cos. is expanding its Get Checked Now diabetes awareness program to give its pharmacy patients additional support.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on two recent studies about mail order pharmacy and medication adherence.
New York City dermatologist Gervaise Gerstner, M.D., has been named as L’Oreal Paris USA’s new professional ambassador.
Billy Tauzin, former chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA) has been appointed to the board of CaptureRx.
Jeffrey Farber has been appointed vice chairman at Lannett Co. The generic drug manufacturer and marketer said Tuesday that the 50-year-old Farber has served as a member of Lannett’s board since May 2006.
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and ParaPRO LLC have launched of Natroba Topical Suspension 0.9%, a pediatric treatment for head lice.
This back-to-school season, Navarro Discount Pharmacy is lending a hand to students in need as well as enabling parents shopping for school supplies to help out the local school district.
Pushing ahead with a store-brand makeover, Walgreen Co. has launched a value-oriented private label called Nice! in its drug stores nationwide. Walgreens said Thursday that Nice! will include more than 400 grocery and household products at prices up to 30% less than national brands.
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has started providing flu vaccinations in its pharmacies, and members of its loyalty program can get inoculated at a savings. The southeastern food and drug chain said Wednesday that customers will receive flu shots for the discounted rate of $24.
The pharmacy arena has turned up the heat in the battle against prescription drug abuse through a variety of new initiatives. CVS/pharmacy, for example, on Tuesday unveiled a program that gives customers a convenient way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medicines.
The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare Part D has proved to be a sinkhole for medication adherence, CVS Caremark Corp. and other researchers found.
Supervalu Pharmacies has started providing flu vaccines at its 801 pharmacy locations on a walk-in basis. The pharmacy arm of supermarket retailer Supervalu Inc.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Anda Distribution division plans to build a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical distribution facility in Olive Branch, Miss.
