Walgreens chief medical officer to highlight pharmacist’s role
Cheryl Pegus, chief medical officer of Walgreen Co. is slated to present next week at the 11th annual Population Health and Care Coordination Colloquium in Philadelphia.
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Poll: Medicare, Medicaid among most popular gov’t services
The popularity of programs like Medicare and Medicaid reflect the political minefield that budget-crunched public officials face when mulling cuts to government services, a new Harris Interactive poll finds. Harris said Monday that an online survey of nearly 3,200 U.S.
Qualitest cleared to market oral contraceptive
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Emoquette oral contraceptive. The company, acquired late last year by Endo Pharmaceuticals, said Friday that it was cleared by the FDA to market Emoquette (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol) in 0.15 mg/0.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Zippity Doo’s anti-lice hair care line
Laurus Enterprises LLC’s Zippity Doo’s lice-preventive hair care products for children are now available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart. Laurus said Thursday that Zippity Doo’s hair items will be on shelves in Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.
Prestige Brands names operations VP
Paul Hennessey has been appointed to vice president of operations at Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Walgreens joins Care Continuum Alliance
Walgreen Co. has become a member of the Care Continuum Alliance, a global trade group aimed at bringing together all stakeholders in health care to help improve population health.
NACDS questions Rx reimportation bill, hails 1099 repeal vote
New legislation in the Senate has the National Association of Chain Drug Stores reiterating its stance against the reimportation of prescription drugs. NACDS said Thursday that it has expressed concern about the Pharmaceutical Market Access and Drug Safety Act of 2011 (S.
MinuteClinic offers discount on sports physicals
With a busier school athletics season approaches as the weather warms, MinuteClinic is offering students a $20 discount on sports physicals.
NCPDP readies for Technology and Business Conference
A spate of key topics for pharmacy, pharmaceutical and other health care professionals will be on tap in May at the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) 2011 Annual Technology and Business Conference.
Loblaw pharmacies take part in diabetes campaign
Loblaw Cos. has teamed up with the Canadian Diabetes Association to launch Get Checked Now, a national public awareness campaign aimed at Canadians age 40 and older to alert them to potential risks for developing type 2 diabetes.
Portal helps consumers navigate health care reform law
A coalition of organizations representing consumers, patients, pharmacists, physicians, nurses and hospitals have launched HealthCareandYou.org, a new online resource to help people get a handle on the health care reform law.
Amneal ships generic version of Indocin
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has begun rolling out indomethacin extended-release capsules, an anti-inflammatory pain relief medication. The drug maker said Thursday that it has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for indomethacin ER capsules in a 75-mg strength effective Dec.
Reese’s promo gives NCAA hoops fans a shot
Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand is continuing its sponsorship of NCAA basketball with the launch of the Perfect Play promotion.
FDA OKs Forest Labs’ Daliresp for COPD
Forest Laboratories Inc. has obtained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Daliresp (roflumilast) as a treatment for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbations.
Walgreens turns spotlight on mobile Rx services
Walgreen Co. this week kicked off a new advertising campaign touting its mobile pharmacy services, particularly its fledgling Refill by Scan technology. The Refill by Scan Rx tool uses a smartphone’s camera to scan a prescription barcode.
Retail pharmacy groups laud MTM benefits bill
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have endorsed the Medication Therapy Management Benefits Act of 2011. NACDS and NCPA said Thursday that the bill (H.