NACDS to committee: Take care with diabetes care
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has given federal lawmakers focused on deficit reduction a heads-up when it comes to diabetes testing supplies for Medicare patients.
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Walgreens realigns merchandising division
In the wake of restructuring of its marketing staff, Walgreen Co. is now shaking things up in merchandising.
Prasco to distribute Aspen branded drugs
Prasco Laboratories has been named the exclusive U.S. distributor and pharmaceutical services provider for Aspen Global branded prescription drugs. Prasco said Tuesday that Aspen Global, a subsidiary of South Africa-based Aspen Pharmacare Holdings Ltd., is Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company.
People can do more in flu prevention, CVS poll finds
Consumers take care not to pick up germs but could be more diligent in preventing flu, including getting an annual flu shot, according to a recent CVS/pharmacy survey. CVS said Tuesday that the telephone poll of nearly 1,500 U.S.
NCPA ads depict community Rx as cost saver
The National Community Pharmacists Association has devised a pair of new advertisements that spotlight how community pharmacists can help lower federal health care costs.
Sandoz to add Falcon eye products from Alcon
The ophthalmic and otic products of Falcon Pharmaceuticals Ltd., the U.S. generics business of Alcon Inc., are being brought under the Sandoz umbrella. Sandoz, the generic pharmaceuticals arm of Novartis, said Tuesday that the Falcon products are slated to become part of its U.S.
Par Pharmaceutical picks up three Teva generics
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has acquired rights to three products from Teva Pharmaceuticals in connection with Teva’s acquisition of Cephalon.
Archimedes rolls out Lazanda
Archimedes Pharma Ltd. and its subsidiary, Archimedes Pharma U.S. Inc., have rolled out Lazanda fentanyl nasal spray to U.S. pharmacies.
Kirby Lester unveils Rx automation ‘one-two punch’
Kirby Lester has introduced the Kirby Lester 60/30 Combination, a solution that the company bills as packing "a one-two pharmacy automation punch.
Lannett ships three new generics
Lannett Co. has launched a trio of new generic drug products recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration. The new generic medications include two appetite suppressants — diethylpropion tablets (25 mg) and phentermine HCI capsules (37.
Teva wraps up Cephalon acquisition
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has closed its acquisition of Cephalon Inc. Teva said that as of Friday, Cephalon became a wholly owned subsidiary of and ceased to be traded on Nasdaq. The two pharmaceutical companies unveiled the $6.8 billion deal this past spring.
CVS/pharmacy photo centers get social
CVS/pharmacy has added social network connectivity to all of its photo centers with Kodak Picture Kiosks.
Rexall supports digestive health app
Rexall has teamed up with the Canadian Digestive Health Foundation for the launch of Gi BodyGuard, a free mobile application to help consumers track their gastrointestinal health. The GI Bodyguard mobile app is described as a "digital diary for digestive health.
Walgreens offers free needle disposal system
For National Diabetes Month, Walgreen Co. and Novo Nordisk Inc. have partnered to provide a free needle disposal system for patients who self-inject. The companies said Monday that customers can buy the Sharps Compliance Complete Needle Collection & Disposal System at any Walgreens from Oct.
Rite Aid points Halloween shoppers to website
Rite Aid Corp. is offering shoppers an expanded selection of Halloween products online. The drug store chain said Monday that new this year, Rite Aid customers can choose from an additional 18,000 items available through RiteAid.com.
CVS kicks off gift card-with-purchase promo
CVS/pharmacy has launched a promotion in which loyalty card customers earn free gift cards by purchasing designated items. The drug store chain said Monday that under the promotion, which began Oct. 16 and runs to Dec.