CPhA embarks on flu immunization campaign
The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has partnered with PrescribeWellness in the "One Million More" flu shot campaign.
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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.
NCPA announces new president, officers
The National Community Pharmacists Association has installed new officers, including a new president, and its board of directors for 2011-12. NCPA inaugurated the new officers and at its 113th NCPA Annual Convention and Trade Exposition this month in Nashville, Tenn.
Winn-Dixie provides intradermal flu shots
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has begun offering Fluzone Intradermal flu vaccinations at its in-store pharmacies.
First lady, Chicago mayor tour Walgreens ‘food oasis’ store
Walgreen Co. gave a tour of one of its "food oasis" stores in Chicago to First Lady Michelle Obama and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel. The store visit on Tuesday, part of a mayoral summit hosted by Obama’s Let’s Move! initiative and Emanuel, provided the first lady and the mayor a firsthand look
Help Remedies expands distribution to Walgreens
Help Remedies, a maker of "minimalist" over-the-counter medicines, is hitting the shelves at Walgreens. Help Remedies’ single-ingredient OTC products are designed to provide simple solutions to basic health issues.
Teva, Dr. Reddy’s introduce Zyprexa generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories (NYSE: RDY) announced the commercial launch of olanzapine tablets, an antipsychotic medication. The companies said Tuesday that Teva’s olanzapine tablets in dosages of 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg and 15 mg and Dr.
Kao Brands plans to change its name
As of next year, Kao Brands Co. will go under a new company name: Kao USA Inc. The company said Tuesday that the name change to Kao USA is effective Jan. 1, 2012, and reflect a larger repositioning effort by its parent, Kao Corp., a leading manufacturer of beauty care and household products
Rite Aid unveils co-branded Medicare Part D plan
Rite Aid Corp. said it’s giving Medicare beneficiaries a "new choice" for affordable prescription drug coverage via a co-branded Part D plan with pharmacy benefit manager Envision Pharmaceutical Services.
Pharmacies reach ‘breaking point’ with Medi-Cal
Proposed reimbursement cuts have pharmacists in California ready to "flee" Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program, according to the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA).
Lawmakers urge ‘thorough’ FTC review of PBM merger
More than a dozen members of the House of Representatives have sent a letter to the Federal Trade Commission to note their misgivings about the proposed merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
CVS promotes three retail executives
CVS Caremark Corp. has promoted three senior executives at its retail pharmacy subsidiary, all of whom now have expanded roles. The company said Monday that Judith Strauss Sansone has been named senior vice president of merchandising for CVS/pharmacy.
Sanofi names Genzyme chief executive
Sanofi has appointed David Meeker as chief executive officer of its biotechnology subsidiary Genzyme Corp. Plans call for Meeker to take the CEO reins at Genzyme on Nov. 1, Sanofi said Monday.
FDA: Don’t use jet injectors for flu vaccinations
The Food and Drug Administration is recommending that health care professionals not use injector devices to administer flu vaccines.
SDM picks McKesson Canada exec to be next CEO
After an international search that lasted seven months, Shoppers Drug Mart’s board announced that the company’s new president and chief executive officer will be a Canadian and from the pharmaceutical industry, though not himself a pharmacist. Domenic Pilla is to take office November 1.