Perrigo has launched Naproxen Sodium Soft Gels and, via its licensor and supplier Synthon, levocetirizine allergy tablets. The company said Monday that the Naproxen Sodium Soft Gels are the generic equivalent of Bayer HealthCare’s Aleve Liquid Gels (220 mg), an over-the-counter analgesic.
Shoppers turned out in greater numbers and had a higher average spend this Black Friday weekend versus a year ago, according to the National Retail Federation (NRF).
The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. are participating in a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Part D program designed to lower members’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.
Medicare patients need to be aware of significant formulary changes when choosing a prescription drug plan for next year, according an Avalere Health study of 2011 Medicare Part D plans.
John Fiacco has been appointed vice president of Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacies and will take over leadership of both drug store franchises from Terry Burnside, who has stepped down, according to Cardinal Health Inc.
Energizer Holdings Inc. has closed its acquisition of American Safety Razor Co. Energizer said late Tuesday that under the transaction it is acquiring substantially all of the assets of American Safety Razor for $301 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities.
GlaxoSmithKline PLC has agreed to the sale of its United States oral penicillin facility and product portfolio to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Dr. Reddy’s said Tuesday that under the agreement, GSK will transfer ownership of its penicillin manufacturing site in Bristol, Tenn.
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories have released generic versions of AstraZeneca’s Accolate asthma drug in the United States. Par said Monday that it has entered into an exclusive U.S.
Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno brand has introduced the Aveeno Eczema Therapy collection for infants and adults and partnered with the National Eczema Association to educate people with the skin condition.
Pharmacy can play a key role in accountable care organizations (ACOs), which seek to improve health care quality and control costs for patients, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
More than 50% of people with diabetes are finding it a struggle to afford diabetic supplies, according to a survey by diabetes community network dLife. DLife said Tuesday that with the U.S.
London Drugs is offering software that enables customers to create photo books on their home computers.
A broad coalition of industry groups representing retail pharmacies and makers of over-the-counter drugs is urging Congress to nullify a new health care reform requirement that would prevent consumers from using flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to buy nonprescription medicines.
Walgreen Co. reported that an analysis of more than 1,700 patients in its Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy oncology cycle management program (CMP) showed potential savings of $3 million in first three months of therapy.
General Mills has improved the health profile of products accounting for 25% of its U.S. retail sales in fiscal 2010.
American Greetings reported that it’s considering moving its Brooklyn, Ohio, corporate headquarters and is focusing on seven sites.
