Pfizer to buy King Pharmaceuticals
Pfizer Inc. plans to acquire King Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $3.6 billion in cash.
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Meijer ramps up flu shot program
Meijer Inc. has expanded its pharmacy services to include on-demand flu shots at all 196 of its stores. The supercenter retailer said Tuesday that to prepare for the bigger program, it trained more than 600 pharmacists to administer the flu vaccinations.
ScarAway gains momentum at Walgreens
ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets have seen a solid customer response at Walgreens, where the product has become the No. 2 seller in the scar reduction and prevention category after just four months on the shelf, according to ScarAway.
Energizer to buy bankrupt American Safety Razor
Energizer Holdings Inc. announced that it was the winning bidder for American Safety Razor Co. in bankruptcy court proceedings.
More Rite Aid, Save-A-Lot co-branded stores open
Rite Aid Corp. said five more stores co-branded Save-A-Lot Food Stores/Rite Aid Pharmacy have opened in Greenville, S.C. The drug store chain said Monday that the openings follow the Sept. 27 debut of the first co-branded Save-A-Lot/Rite Aid Pharmacy in Easley, S.C.
Rx school diversity efforts get donation from Walgreens
Walgreen Co. plans to donate a total of $1.1 million to pharmacy schools across the country to help advance diversity. The drug store chain said that more than 100 pharmacy school programs nationwide each will receive $10,000 for diversity initiatives.
Latest Pharmaca store to open doors next month
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy plans to open its 23rd location on Nov. 5 in Menlo Park, Calif.
Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse makes debut
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Crest oral care brand has expanded its Pro-Health line with Crest Pro-Health Complete Rinse, which provides fluoride for tooth care.
Walgreens teams with NFID to promote flu prevention
Walgreen Co. is working with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) to help educate the public and health care professionals about flu prevention resources.
CVS Caremark taps Roberts as PBM’s COO
Jonathan Roberts has been appointed chief operating officer of CVS Caremark Corp.’s pharmacy benefit management (PBM) business.
NCPA to CMS: Follow health reform law with new AMP formula
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should closely follow congressional guidance included in the health care reform law as the agency implements a new formula for Medicaid generic drug reimbursement based on average manufacturer price (AMP), according to the National Community Pharm
Health IT specialist elected to Walgreens board
Dr. David Brailer, chairman of investment firm Health Evolution Partners, is joining the board of directors at Walgreen Co. Walgreens said Wednesday that Brailer, who will serve as an independent director, becomes the board’s 11th member.
Study: Vichy product reduces acne blemishes
Vichy Laboratoires said a study by the L’Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research found that acne was the top problem and biggest skin concern cited by Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian women and that Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care effectively addresses acne-
Par Pharma starts shipping generic Tussionex
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun limited shipment of hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex (CIII) extended-release oral suspension. The company said Tuesday that its licensing partner, Tris Pharma Inc.
NACDS gives take on CMS proposal to pull AMP provisions
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has issued comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the wake of the agency’s issuance of a proposed rule on Sept. 3. NACDS said CMS’ action on Monday would withdraw two provisions of the July 17, 2007, rule related to pharmacy
Pharmaca names retail store operations VP
Allison Janda has been promoted to vice president of retail store operations at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy Inc.