McKesson names new U.S. Rx distribution chief
Brian Tyler has been appointed president of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical to replace John Figueroa, who is leaving the company to become chief executive officer of Omnicare Inc. McKesson Corp.
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Graymark closes ApothecaryRx sale to Walgreens
Graymark Healthcare Inc. has completed its agreement to sell its ApothecaryRx retail pharmacy business to Walgreen Co. Announced in September, the deal with Walgreens involves substantially all of the assets of ApothecaryRx for $25.5 million, plus approximately $3.8 million for inventory.
NACDS to CMS: Rx should be accountable care partner
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should consider the role that pharmacy plays in delivering patient-centered care and lowering health care costs as it devises rules for accountable care organizations (ACOs), according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Rogue online pharmacies get more sophisticated
Illegitimate Internet pharmacies and marketing affiliate networks are becoming more elaborate in how they target consumers, presenting a rising threat to public health and safety, a study by anti-counterfeiting and brand protection firm OpSec Security Inc. found.
Pharmacy technicians gain ‘official’ status in Ontario
Ontario has become the first province in Canada to register pharmacy technicians as a health profession.
GE executive takes the helm at NBTY
NBTY Inc. has named Jeffrey Nagel as chief executive officer, succeeding Scott Rudolph, who will remain chairman. The nutritional supplement manufacturer, marketer and distributor said Nagel assumed his new duties on Monday and will be based in Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
P&G’s Gillette scores with NHL star Ovechkin
Procter & Gamble Co. has unveiled a multiyear partnership with National Hockey League star Alex Ovechkin to serve as a Gillette brand ambassador.
Kellogg to transition to new CEO
At the start of next year, Kellogg Co. is slated to usher in a new chief executive officer. The food company said David Mackay plans to retire as president, chief executive officer and director effective Jan. 1.
Caraco receives proposal to go private
Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. has received a buyout proposal from Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Sun Pharma Global Inc.
Sara Lee closes sale of businesses to Unilever
Sara Lee Corp. has completed the sale of its global body care and European detergents businesses to Unilever for 1.21 billion euro ($1.6 billion U.S.).
Cardinal, Walgreens renew distribution pact
Cardinal Health Inc. has renewed its distribution agreement with Walgreen Co. to supply pharmaceuticals to the drug store chain’s national network of retail pharmacies. The health care distributor said Tuesday that the new pact with Walgreens, which extends into 2013, was renewed early.
Jennifer Lopez becomes L’Oreal brand ambassador
Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has been named as a global brand ambassador by L’Oreal Paris.
Pfizer’s Kindler retires, new CEO elected
Pfizer Inc. said president and chief executive officer Jeffrey Kindler has retired and Ian Read has been elected by the board to lead the company. Kindler also served as chairman.
Lance, Snyder’s of Hanover finalize merger
Snack makers Lance Inc. and Snyder’s of Hanover Inc. have completed their merger. The deal announced in late July, which the companies said was a stock-for-stock merger of equals, brings together Snyder’s, a global leader in pretzels and a U.S.
Navarro names celebrity spokesman
Television personality and cookbook author Chef Pepin has become the celebrity spokesman for Navarro Discount Pharmacy. The Miami-area drug store chain said Friday that adding Chef Pepin as a celebrity spokesman is part of its overall marketing campaign and expansion strategy.
Gallup poll: Pharmacists rank high in integrity
For the eighth straight year, pharmacists have placed in the top three in Gallup’s Honesty and Ethics survey, which gauges the public’s trust of professionals in a range of disciplines across industries.