Winn-Dixie adds generic Plavix to Rx discount plan
Winn-Dixie has made the generic version of the blood thinner Plavix part of its new prescription savings program.
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Rite Aid begins offering flu shots chainwide
Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its annual flu shot program, providing seasonal flu vaccinations at its more than 4,600 drug stores nationwide.
MinuteClinic achieves a first in accreditation
MinuteClinic has become the first retail clinic provider to achieve three straight Gold Seal of Approval awards from The Joint Commission, an independent accreditation and certification organization.
Generics saved $1 trillion over past decade, GPhA study finds
The savings to consumers and the U.S. health care system from the use of generic prescription drugs has climbed to a rate of $1 billion every other day, according to a study from the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA).
Sandoz rolls out generic of Dovonex Cream
Sandoz has introduced in the United States its first-to-file calcipotriene cream (.005%), a topical medication for psoriasis. The company said Friday that its product marks the first generic version of LEO Pharma Inc.’s Dovonex Cream (.005%) in the United States.
Illinois governor, Walgreens unveil economic plan
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Walgreen Co. have announced an economic growth plan that calls for the drug chain to create 500 jobs over three years and invest $75 million to expand and renovate more than two dozen corporate offices in metropolitan Chicago.
Bartell set to launch school supplies drive
Next week, Bartell Drugs will kick off its annual school supplies donation drive. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said Friday that the ninth annual School Tools for Kids in Need program, which will support local students through World Vision’s Teacher Resource Center in Fife, Wash., runs from Aug.
Laros becomes partner at TABS Group
Market research and consulting firm The TABS Group has promoted Bill Laros to partner.
Kraft gives timetable for grocery business spin-off
Kraft Foods Inc. plans to spin off its North American grocery business on Oct. 1. The packaged foods giant said Thursday that the spin-off of Kraft Foods Group Inc. to shareholders is scheduled for 5 p.m. EST on Oct. 1, with the final effective date and terms of the spin-off subject to
July same-store sales decrease at Walgreens
Though down year over year, July same-store sales at Walgreen Co. improved as the pharmacy fared slightly better following a double-digit decline in June. Walgreens said Friday that comparable-store sales in July fell 7%, reflecting a negative impact of 4.
Crest, Oral-B team with actress Jennie Garth
In tandem with the launch of a new power toothbrush for kids, Crest and Oral-B have allied with actress and mom Jennie Garth to encourage children to brush up on their oral hygiene before heading back to school this fall. The Procter & Gamble oral care brands said Thursday that along with Garth,
AmerisourceBergen relaunches health care website
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has redesigned its knowledgedriven.com educational website for the health care community, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care providers and pharmacies.
Watson gets OK for children’s asthma drug
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for budesonide inhalation suspension 0.25mg/2ml and 0.5mg/2ml (unit-dose ampules), an asthma medication for children.
Surescripts: Minnesota is top e-prescribing state
Minnesota achieved the nation’s highest rate of electronic prescription use during 2011, according to Surescripts. The e-prescribing network said Tuesday that Minnesota achieved the No. 1 ranking in its 7th annual Safe-Rx Awards. Prescribers in Minnesota routed 61% of prescriptions electronically.