Rx patient experience may take hit from new regs
Local and state government bodies nationwide have implemented or are mulling new rules that stand to impact the patient care experience at retail pharmacies.
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Purdue rolls out Butrans transdermal system to Rx
Purdue Pharma has made its Butrans Transdermal System CIII opiod analgesic available by prescription.
Poll: Three-quarters of employees go to work when sick
Nearly three in four workers go to work when they are sick, making it more likely that others can become ill, according to a survey by CareerBuilder. The employment and job resource provider said Wednesday that 72% of the more than 3,900 full-time U.S.
Hershey’s Drops make their debut
The Hershey Co. has unveiled a snack version of its classic flavors with the rollout of its new Hershey’s Drops. The company said Wednesday that Hershey’s Drops are delicious bite-sized drops without the candy shell.
Oklahoma pharmacy group joins NCPA
The National Community Pharmacists Association announced that all members of Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma (PPOk) have signed up for membership in NCPA.
Giant Eagle holds free diabetes screenings
Giant Eagle is offering free diabetes awareness screening events at its pharmacies through early next month. The food and drug retailer said the screenings, begun earlier this month and running through Feb.
Perrigo to buy Paddock Laboratories
Perrigo Co. plans to acquire generic drug maker and marketer Paddock Laboratories Inc. for $540 million in cash. Perrigo said Thursday that the deal to buy the privately held, Minneapolis-based company will broaden its roster of generic pharmaceuticals and add a strong new-product pipeline.
Dr. Reddy’s ships generic of Protonix
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out pantoprazole sodium delayed-released tablets, an antacid medication. The company said Thursday that it’s launching the product, a bioequivalent generic version of Wyeth’s Protonix tablets in the U.S.
Roundtable: What’s coming up next in Rx tech
Accompanying the sweeping changes augured by health care reform are ongoing changes from advances in technology, which are opening doors for the retail pharmacy sector with new solutions. With implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as well as other factors reshaping the U.
Novo Nordisk honored for insulin pen design
Novo Nordisk has received a 2010 Good Design Award for its NovoPen Echo insulin pen, designed primarily for the needs of children. The company said Wednesday that the Good Design Awards are given based on product designs that are new, visionary and innovative and may enrich people’s lives.
Flu shot excuses ‘mix fact and fallacy,’ <i>Consumer Reports</i> says
Many people say they don’t plan to get the flu vaccine this season, and common excuses for not getting a flu shot are "a mix of facts and fallacies," according to a survey by Consumer Reports. The consumer advocacy journal said Wednesday that in its recent poll, only 45% of respondents deemed
IMS Health to acquire SDI
IMS Health Inc. has entered an agreement to acquire health care analytics firm SDI Health LLC. IMS Health and SDI announced the agreement in a joint statement. Terms of the deal, which must clear regulatory and other approvals, weren’t disclosed. The purchase of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.
Pernix, ParaPRO to launch head lice treatment
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and ParaPRO LLC plan to ship Natroba, a topical treatment for head lice, in the first half of this year. Pernix and ParaPRO said Wednesday that the Food and Drug Administration this week approved Natroba Topical Suspension 0.
NACDS spells out Rx regulatory impact to Congress
In response to a request by a congressional committee, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores gave a rundown of current and proposed regulations that could have a negative economic impact on the pharmacy sector and the industry’s job growth.
NCPDP summit to gauge impact of emerging technology
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) next month will examine how new technology is influencing patient care, health outcomes and the role of pharmacists at its Educational Summit in Las Vegas. NCPDP said the event, to be held Feb.
CVS examines choice of retail vs. mail order Rx
As long as cost isn’t a factor, patients tend to stick with what’s familiar when it comes to filling prescriptions via mail order or at a retail pharmacy, a CVS Caremark Corp. study found.