AstraZeneca cardiovascular drug BRILINTA approved
AstraZeneca has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for BRILINTA tablets, which help treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
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Shoppers Drug Mart ekes out 2Q gains
Sales and earnings inched up in the second quarter at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., whose chief executive noted that the company still generated growth despite government reforms that are squeezing pharmacy business.
Ex-Rite Aid HR executive joins OfficeMax
Former Rite Aid Corp. executive Steve Parsons next week is slated to begin a new post as the top human resources officer at OfficeMax Inc. The office supply store chain said Thursday that Parsons has been appointed executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective July 25.
Express Scripts to acquire rival PBM Medco
Express Scripts Inc. plans to buy Medco Health Solutions Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at $29.1 billion.
Walgreens makes ‘food oasis’ commitment
In an event at the White House, Walgreen Co. announced a commitment to convert or open at least 1,000 "food oasis" drug stores nationwide over the next five years.
Walgreens social media exec to keynote digital expo
Adam Kmiec, director of social media at Walgreen Co., is slated to deliver a keynote address at the Digital World Expo this fall in Las Vegas.
Innovation to expand PharmASSIST line
Innovation plans to unveil a new pharmacy automation product, PharmASSIST OPTIx, at Cardinal Health Inc.’s Retail Business Conference this week.
Alyson Hannigan named Head & Shoulders ambassador
Head & Shoulders has announced today that Alyson Hannigan, star of CBS-TV’s "How I Met Your Mother" and the hit movie American Pie, will be the brand’s official female ambassador.
Lannett to release Tenuate generic
Lannett Co. soon plans to begin shipping diethylproprion HCl tablets, used in the treatment of obesity. The pharmaceutical company said Monday that it has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for diethylproprion HCl Tablets 25 mg.
Take Care enters clinical relationship in New Orleans
Take Care Health Systems has formed a wide-ranging clinical and professional collaborative alliance with Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and LSU Healthcare Network (LSUHN) in New Orleans. The Walgreen Co.
Former CVS exec joins change:healthcare
Former CVS Caremark Corp. executive Douglas Ghertner has been named president at change:healthcare. The health care cost transparency firm said Tuesday that Ghertner, previously senior vice president for client solutions at CVS Caremark, assumes the president’s post effective immediately.
Rexall deploys Visa contactless payment system
Katz Group’s Rexall drug chain has implemented Visa payWave contactless payment technology at its checkout stations.
New Duane Reade reflects Walgreens’ transformation
The 22,000-square-foot Duane Reade drug store that opened at 40 Wall Street for the first time in the days immediately following the Independence Day holiday has already received more news coverage and wider, more favorable exposure than any drug store that has yet opened its doors in America.
Walgreens sees high adherence in specialty Rx program
Walgreen Co. reported that its specialty pharmacy is realizing medication adherence rates as high as 96% through its hepatitis C therapy management programs.
Bill to restore FSA use for OTCs backed by NCPA, CHPA
The National Community Pharmacists Association and the Consumer Healthcare Products Association have endorsed a bipartisan bill to enable consumers to buy over-the-counter medications via flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) without needing a prescription.
Duane Reade keeps raising bar
In grand style, Duane Reade opened here what many industry observers are calling the most spectacular drug store ever.