Forest Laboratories Inc. plans to buy specialty pharmaceutical firm Clinical Data Inc. in a deal valued at $1.2 billion. The companies said Tuesday that under the agreement, Forest will acquire Clinical Data for $30 per share in cash plus up to $6 per share upon achievement of certain commercial
CVS/pharmacy has launched Just the Basics, a new store-brand line of value-priced essential household and health and beauty care items. CVS Caremark Corp.
BioScrip Inc. has launched myBioScrip.com, a new web site that aims to promote interaction between patients and health professionals to improve medication adherence and enhance the overall care experience. MyBioScrip.
Prasco Laboratories has entered a distribution and supply pact with Shire US Manufacturing Inc. for mesalamine controlled-release capsules.
Minnesota Twins all-star catcher Joe Mauer has become a brand ambassador for Head & Shoulders.
Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. has been cleared to market gabapentin oral solution, a treatment for epilepsy and postherpetic neuralgia.
A group of congressmen have called on Florida’s governor not to scrap plans for a prescription drug monitoring program, citing the prevalence of illegal trafficking of prescription narcotics from the state. Sens. Joe Manchin (D., W.Va.), Charles Schumer (D., N.Y.), Bill Nelson (D., Fla.
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) this week is holding a webinar on Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS) that gives pharmacies and pharmaceutical manufacturers solutions to optimize patient care.
The Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA) has elected members of its 2011 executive committee and board of directors. GPhA said late last week that Paul Bisaro, president and chief executive officer of Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc., has been re-elected as chairman for a second one-year term.
Rite Aid Corp. has broadened availability of its free prescription delivery service in the New York metropolitan area.
Impax Laboratories Inc. has gained final approval from the Food and Drug Administration of its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for doxycyline monohydrate 150-mg capsules.
Athlete, actress and model Aimee Mullins is now part of the family of L’Oreal Paris Ambassadors.
Flu & Cold Defense LLC has landed distribution of its new GermBullet nasal inhaler at one of the nation’s two biggest drug store chains and wants consumers to name which one. The company said this week that one of those drug chains has a special GermBullet dispenser on its pharmacy counters
Kmart Corp. this weekend plans to begin offering seasonal flu shots at reduced prices. The Sears Holdings Corp. discount store subsidiary said Friday that with flu season at its peak and the possibility of cases occurring as late as May this year, it provide flu vaccinations for $15 starting on Feb.
A handful chain drug retailers were among 40 brands identified as 2011 Customer Service Champions by J.D. Power & Associates. The marketing firm said Thursday that it has named Good Neighbor Pharmacy (AmerisourceBergen Corp.), Health Mart (McKesson Corp.), Publix Pharmacy (Publix Super Markets Inc.
As states juggle financial and health care challenges in their Medicaid programs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association are making sure officials don’t overlook community pharmacy as a part of the solution.
