Understanding the riddle of Rx compliance
Medication adherence has emerged as a hot-button issue in health care.
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Merck Adherence Estimator demonstrates worth
The Adherence Estimator, a patient segmentation tool developed by researchers at Merck & Co. to help pharmacists and other health care professionals identify and assist individuals prone to medication nonadherence, has proved its worth in a variety of practice settings since its debut last year.
London Drugs thanks Vancouver police after riots
London Drugs is expressing thanks to the Vancouver Police Department after rioters ransacked one of its stores in the city following the Vancouver Canucks loss in the National Hockey League Stanley Cup final.
Lannett gets OK for morphine sulfate solution
Lannett Co. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for its 505(b)(2) New Drug Application (NDA) for morphine sulfate oral solution. Lannett said Friday that it expects to begin shipping the pain relief drug soon.
Newell Rubbermaid names Polk as CEO
Former Unilever executive Michael Polk has been appointed president and chief executive officer at Newell Rubbermaid. The general merchandise maker said late Thursday that Polk, 50, is slated to take the helm as CEO on July 18.
Mylan set to ship Entocort generic
In the wake of a court decision, Mylan Inc. plans to roll out enteric-coated budesonide capsules, a medication for Crohn’s disease. The company said late Thursday that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware ruled that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Pharmacy sounds off on health entitlement reform
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association highlighted the role of pharmacy in testimony for a Senate hearing on reform of health care entitlements.
Supreme Court rulings mark win for Rx industry
The pharmaceutical industry chalked up a pair of legal victories yesterday in two rulings by the U.S. Supreme Court. In one decision, Sorrell v.
Centrix to promote CutisPharma FIRST VGS compounding kits
Under a partnership, Centrix Pharmaceutical Inc. plans to promote CutisPharma Inc.’s FIRST Progesterone VGS vaginal suppository compounding kits.
Dr. Reddy’s launches generic Levaquin
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories this week began shipping levofloxacin tablets in the U.S. market after receiving Food and Drug Administration approval for the antibiotic medication. The company said Wednesday that it’s offering levofloxacin tablets, a bioequivalent generic version of Daiichi Sankyo Co.
ReStore! diabetes energy drink hits shelves at Publix
The ReStore! Energy diabetes energy formula from Diabetica Research Solutions Inc. (DRSI) is now available at Publix Super Markets Inc. pharmacies.
PNI, CVS renew online photo services pact
PNI Digital Media has extended its online photo services contract with CVS/pharmacy. The retailer digital media provider said Wednesday that the deal adds three years to its Internet services agreement with CVS to provide and operate the drug store chain’s online photo service, cvsphoto.
CalPERS awards Rx contract to CVS Caremark
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), one of the nation’s largest pension funds, has chosen CVS Caremark Corp. to administer prescription drug benefits for members of its preferred provider organization (PPO) health plans.
Net loss decreases at Rite Aid in 1Q
Rite Aid Corp. beat Wall Street’s projection for its fiscal 2012 first quarter by turning in a smaller net loss on flat sales. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the 13-week first quarter ended May 28 it recorded a net loss of $63.1 million, or 7 cents per diluted
Rexall adds another Healthy Living store
Rexall has opened its latest Healthy Living Store, which is geared to help customers improve their health and wellness.
Clearasil marketing effort takes new approach
Clearasil said it’s taking a fresh marketing angle to reach young consumers with the launch of its "Rock Your Skin" summer campaign.