Rite Aid lends support to ADA diabetes campaign
Rite Aid Corp. is kicking off several initiatives to help the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA’s) national Stop Diabetes campaign.
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Kerr begins free Rx delivery
Kerr Drug has debuted a free prescription delivery service to patients’ homes and offices. The service, which is available from Kerr’s 22 stores in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area, is not limited to the delivery of prescription drugs.
Wysong becomes CEO at Care Pharmacies
Michael Wysong has been appointed chief executive officer of Care Pharmacies Inc., an independent pharmacy franchisor. “We are excited to have Wysong join the Care team,” comments Care Pharmacies board chairman Molly Carr.
Drug sales through distributors rise in ’09
Pharmaceutical sales through primary health care distributors climbed to nearly $263 billion in 2009, says a recent report from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA).
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Pharmacists get help in fight against Rx abuse
The Drug Enforcement Administration late last month sponsored a program to remove dangerous drugs from communities across the country.
Carlyle Group wraps up acquisition of NBTY
Asset management firm The Carlyle Group has completed its $4 billion acquisition of nutritional supplements maker and marketer NBTY Inc. Under the merger agreement, NBTY stockholders receive $55 in cash for each share of NBTY common stock owned by them.
Mylan ships generic version of Wellbutrin XL
Mylan Inc. has launched bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, indicated for the treatment of depression. The drug maker said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Novo Nordisk, Walgreens team with UnitedHealth on diabetes
Diabetes care provider Novo Nordisk is joining UnitedHealth Group’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, a national partnership that provides access to community- and evidence-based interventions to help prevent and control diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
Senate passes drug disposal legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association hailed the Senate’s passage of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act. The bill (S.
Jean Coutu to provide child ID photo booklets
Jean Coutu Group has teamed up with the Missing Children’s Network and local law enforcement, government agencies and community groups to host Child Identification Day in more than 180 of its drug stores. The Canadian pharmacy chain said that on Oct.
BDI Pharma allies with retail pharmacy wholesale group
BDI Pharma Inc., a national distributor of biotech therapies, has formed a specialty pharmaceuticals partnership with Pharmacy First/Wholesale Alliance LLC, a retail pharmacy and regional wholesaler group.
Walgreens spotlights Hispanic-owned suppliers
Walgreen Co. is highlighting Hispanic-owned vendors this month as part of its Community Corner program. The drug store chain said Friday that during October, which is Hispanic Heritage Month, the Walgreens Community Corner Program will showcase products made by Hispanic-owned businesses.
Harris Teeter enhances savings on generics, health services
Harris Teeter has updated its discount generic drug program and launched a savings card for health care services provided through its pharmacies.
APhA amplifies medication adherence message
In line with American Pharmacists Month, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is urging consumers to "hold an open dialogue" with their pharmacists about the proper use of prescription drugs and adherence to medication regimens.
NABP acquires AWARxE drug safety program
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has purchased AWARxE, a public awareness program by pharmacists to provide drug safety information and raise awareness about the dangers of medication abuse.