Len DeMino, who spent over half a century involved in community pharmacy, died last month. He was 81. After receiving a pharmacy degree in 1956 from George Washington University, DeMino began a long, distinguished career as a pharmacist and industry advocate in 1958 with Washington, D.C.
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. has completed its acquisition of Buehler Food Markets Inc.’s in-store pharmacies. Ritzman — which has nine retail pharmacies — adds 13 locations and 75 employees from Buehler pharmacies.
The Obama administration wants the Supreme Court to hear a case pertaining to the 2010 health care reform law. The request makes it near certain that the nation’s highest court will soon agree to hear one or more cases involving challenges to the law.
The Obama administration is proposing to cut $320 billion from projected spending on Medicare and Medicaid in the coming decade as part of an overall reduction of the federal deficit.
Walgreen Co. has reiterated its commitment to sustainability with its 100th rooftop solar power system installation in a store in Mason, Ohio.
When Len DeMino retired earlier this month after over 50 years of service to the profession of community pharmacy, he closed the door on the golden era of chain drug retailing, an era he helped define.
Whatever one thinks of the health care reform legislation, whose most far-reaching provisions are due to take effect in 2014, it should be welcome news that the Obama administration has asked the Supreme Court to consider the ongoing legal challenges to the law.
In one break in their ongoing dispute, Walgreen Co. and Express Scripts Inc. have agreed to allow members of two health benefit plans in Puerto Rico to retain access to Walgreens pharmacies. Walgreens said Friday that members of MMM Healthcare Inc. and PMC Medicare Choice Inc., which
Pharmacy theft is on the rise among crimes against retailers, according to a new study by the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA).
The nation’s three biggest drug store chains, along with the American Pharmacists Association, are highlighting the value of the local pharmacist during October for the annual American Pharmacists Month campaign. By putting pharmacists in the limelight this month, Rite Aid Corp., CVS Caremark Corp.
Richard Clark, chairman and former chief executive officer of Merck, plans to retire from the company and its board later this year. The pharmaceutical giant said Thursday that Clark, who has been with Merck nearly four decades, is slated to retire effective Dec. 1.
Hershey Co. and the Ferrero Group in North America have entered a joint warehousing, transportation and distribution arrangement.
Teva Respiratory is providing resources for patients that will be affected by the phase-out of the over-the-counter asthma inhaler Primatene Mist. The Food and Drug Administration has mandated that inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) be taken off the market after Dec.
Luster Products Inc. has rolled out Smooth Touch Ready Set Glam Spritz & Shimmer 2-N-1, a hair spritz designed to provide firm hold with a built-in shining agent.
Expanding its menu of mobile pharmacy services, Walgreen Co. has launched Refill Reminder Text Alerts. Walgreens said Thursday that the free service, for users of smartphones and other mobile devices, delivers a text message that notifies patients when a prescription is due for refill.
U.S. prescription sales through primary health care distributors edged up in 2010, and generic drugs and specialty medications accounted for a bigger share of those sales versus a year ago, according to the Healthcare Distribution and Management Association (HDMA).
