Fruth, Cardinal renew Rx distribution pact
Fruth Pharmacy has extended its relationship with Cardinal Health Inc.
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Walgreens-Boots: International presence strong, growing
The international expansion of a U.S. drug chain was a long time coming, but when it happened it happened with a bang. After no nonfranchised American pharmacy chain had ventured beyond Puerto Rico, Walgreens has entered countries across the globe with its purchase of 45% of Alliance Boots.
Court ruling: Medicaid expansion under cloud
A portion of the Supreme Court’s ruling upholding the Affordable Care Act could have an impact on community pharmacies that fill prescriptions covered by Medicaid.
Rite Aid settles with managers
Rite Aid Corp. last month agreed to pay nearly $21 million to settle 15 class-action lawsuits brought by store managers seeking overtime pay.
CVS Caremark appoints Gold CIO
CVS Caremark Corp. has named former Avaya Inc. executive Stephen Gold as its new chief information officer.
High court ruling on health reform only one step on journey
The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the Affordable Care Act provides a greater degree of certainty for retail pharmacy operators and other health care providers, but it is far from the final word on the legislation’s ultimate impact.
Lilly lands pediatric exclusivity for Cymbalta
Eli Lilly and Co. has obtained pediatric exclusivity for its antidepressant medication Cymbalta.
Lay’s adds lower-fat Kettle Cooked chip varieties
Frito-Lay North America has introduced two new potato chip flavors: Lay’s Kettle Cooked Applewood Smoked BBQ and Lay’s Kettle Cooked Sun-Dried Tomato and Parmesan The PepsiCo subsidiary said Thursday that the new Kettle Cooked varieties have 40% less fat than regular potato chips and provide an opti
Walgreens opens door to global expansion
The international expansion of a U.S. drug chain was a long time coming, but when it happened it happened with a bang. After no nonfranchised American pharmacy chain had ventured beyond Puerto Rico, Walgreen Co.
Shoppers Drug Mart, Paragon Pharmacies adjust deal
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. will end up paying slightly less in its deal to acquire Paragon Pharmacies Ltd.
OraSure cleared by FDA to market at-home HIV test
OraSure Technologies Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its OraQuick In-Home HIV Test, which the company called the nation’s first and rapid, over-the-counter HIV test.
Comp-store sales fall by double digits at Walgreens
Generic drug introductions and the continuing contract impasse with Express Scripts Inc. took a toll on comparable-store sales in June at Walgreen Co., which reported a double-digit decline for the month. Walgreens said Thursday that overall same-store sales dropped 10% in June, compared with a 5.