The stakes are high for President Barack Obama this weekend as his plan for health care reform faces a crucial vote in the House of Representatives. The president cancelled a trip to Indonesia and Australia to stay in Washington to make a final push for support of his and the Democrats’ proposal to
Jeffrey Kindler, chairman and chief executive officer of Pfizer Inc., has been elected chairman of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA).
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. plans to acquire ratiopharm, Germany’s second-largest generic drug maker and the sixth-largest generics company worldwide, in a deal valued at 3.6 billion euros ($5.1 billion).
MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc. is expanding its IncreaseRx promotion program for Moxatag amoxicillin extended-release tablets. The company said Wednesday that under an agreement with DoctorDirectory.com Inc.
Rite Aid Corp. has begun accepting electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards and food stamps provided through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) at its stores nationwide. The drug store chain said Thursday that the move helps the retailer to better meet the needs of many customers.
Walgreen Co. plans to acquire prescription files and other assets of 17 Ike’s and Super D drug stores in the Memphis, Tenn., area from USA Drug.
Procter & Gamble Co. is ramping up its "Future Friendly" environmental responsibility and consumer education program with a broader media and marketing campaign.
Nipro Corp. has completed its acquisition of diabetes testing supplier Home Diagnostics Inc. The Japanese medical device manufacturer said that to complete the acquisition of all of Home Diagnostics’ shares, it effected a short-form merger.
Over-the-counter pain reliever Cobroxin, designed for moderate to severe chronic pain, is slated to become available at Walgreens stores nationwide May 1. Delray Beach, Fla.-based XenaCare Holdings Inc.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores members and other pharmacy advocates have sent 1,500 letters to federal lawmakers over the past week and participated in over 220 in-person Congressional meetings during NACDS RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill.
A Democratic senator and a Republican congressman underscored the value of pharmacy’s role in health care in official remarks in the Congressional Record, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Sen. Kay Hagan (D., N.C.) and Rep. Peter Roskam (R., Ill.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has unveiled U by Kotex, a new feminine care line that the company said sports bold new packaging and product designs that will make women feel more confident about discussing feminine health.
Crest has expanded its Pro-Health product roster with Pro-Health Sensitive Shield, a new line designed to provide more comprehensive oral care while also protecting against teeth sensitivity.
Walgreen Co. next month plans to stop accepting new Medicaid patients in its Washington stores, citing continued cutbacks in pharmacy reimbursement by the state.
Fred Hassan has been named as chairman and Brent Saunders as chief executive officer at Bausch+Lomb.
Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice has introduced the Fresh Collection, a line of antiperspirant/deodorants billed as giving men "the chance to smell like some of the freshest places on earth.
