Health care reform dogged by uncertainty
Business executives don’t like uncertainty, but it’s a condition retail pharmacy operators and others involved in health care delivery will have to learn to live with for the foreseeable future.
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HHS chief to states: Generics can cut Medicaid costs
Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, has pitched the value of generic drugs as one way for states to help rein in escalating Medicaid expenditures.
Adipex-P generic rolled out by Elite Pharmaceuticals
Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received clearance to market phentermine HCl 37.5 mg tablets, an appetite suppressant.
ECR Pharmaceuticals releases Zolpimist oral spray
ECR Pharmaceuticals Co. has shipped Zolpimist Oral Spray, a prescription sleep aid. The Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. subsidiary said Friday that Zolpimist Oral Spray brings a novel delivery system for zolpidem tartrate, the most widely prescribed sleeping aid in the United States.
Crest, Oral-B campaign advocates for better oral health
Crest and Oral-B have embarked on a "crusade" to help Americans improve their oral hygiene.
Schick Quattro for Women sponsors Katy Perry tour
Schick Quattro for Women has become an official partner of the Katy Perry California Dreams 2011 North American summer tour.
Hallmark adds to recordable storybook line
Hallmark Cards Inc. has expanded its Hallmark Recordable Storybook collection into licensed properties with the addition of the classic children’s book titles Goodnight Moon and Curious You on Your Way.
Walgreens provides whooping cough shots in Colorado
Walgreen Co. has begun providing pertussis immunizations at all of its Colorado stores in response to a spike in the number of reported cases of whooping cough. Walgreens said Thursday that its 150-plus drug stores in Colorado will offer whooping cough vaccinations daily on a walk-in basis.
Sam’s Club serves up heart health checkups
This month, Sam’s Club is offering free heart health screenings through its warehouse club pharmacies nationwide. The Walmart subsidiary said Friday that Sam’s Club members and guests can participate in the free heart health screenings throughout February, which is American Heart Month.
NCPDP marks year of milestones
Against the backdrop of the implementation of health care reform, the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) highlighted its key achievements in 2010.
Fera ships Puralube dry eye ointment
Fera Pharmaceuticals has rolled out Puralube ophthalmic ointment for retail distribution. Fera said Thursday that Puralube, a preservative-free ophthalmic ointment, has been relied upon by patients and health care professionals for years to relieve the symptoms of dry eye.
Gillette Venus makes Jennifer Lopez global ambassador
Women’s shaving brand Gillette Venus has named actress and musician Jennifer Lopez as its first-ever global brand ambassador. The Procter & Gamble Co.
New MTM legislation hailed by NACDS, NCPA
Applauding an advance on a key policy front for retail pharmacy, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have endorsed the Medication Therapy Management Empowerment Act of 2011.
‘Beauty Within’ site goes live on Walgreens.com
Walgreen Co. has launched an interactive web site for beauty care that aims to help visitors find real solutions to makeup, hair and fashion issues. Dubbed "Beauty Within," the new site — located at Walgreens.
Researcher sizes up impact of drug ‘patent cliff’
Thirteen blockbuster prescription drugs in the United States will lose patent protection over the next two years, highlighting the financial challenges looming over the pharmaceutical industry, according to data from EvaluatePharma.
NACDS Foundation unveils Rx residency application process
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the grant application, review and approval process for the Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project (Community PREP). Now accepting applications from eligible entities, Community PREP seeks to contribute $1.