NCPDP launches pharmacy legislation portal
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) has gone live with RxReconn, an online portal tracking pharmacy-related legislative and regulatory activity.
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Rite Aid turns in another same-store sales gain
Same-store sales rose for the second straight month in January at Rite Aid Corp. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Jan. 22, comparable-store sales increased 1.1% from a year earlier, building on a 0.6% same-store sales gain in December.
Florida Rx association challenges state mail-order plan
The Florida Pharmacy Association has filed a complaint claiming the state is unconstitutionally attempting to direct Medicaid recipients with chronic diseases to get their maintenance medications via a mail-order pharmacy program.
Mobile web site for NACDS goes live
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched NACDS Mobile, a new mobile web site intended to serve as a "guide on the go" for association events, activities and information. Going live on Wednesday, the NACDS Mobile site — available at http://m.NACDS.
Chloraseptic survey looks at sore throat causes
A consumer poll by Prestige Brands Inc., the maker of Chloraseptic products, and market researcher TABS Group reveals that sore throats often arise from other causes besides the typical seasonal effects.
Allegra given green light to go OTC
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared popular allergy medication Allegra to become available over the counter starting next month. Sanofi-aventis U.S. and its Chattem Inc. U.S.
Exclusivity for Plavix gets extended
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. and sanofi-aventis have received expanded exclusivity for the blood thinner medication Plavix. The companies said Tuesday that the Food and Drug Administration has granted an additional six-month period of exclusivity for them to market Plavix (clopidogrel bisulfate).
NACDS notes pharmacy’s role in State of the Union prelude
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores spotlighted pharmacy services as a bipartisan solution to rein in health care costs and improve health outcomes in a statement before President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address to Congress.
Nordic Naturals simplifies fish oil supplementation
Nordic Naturals has introduced Daily Omega, designed to provide an easy solution for consumers concerned about which type of product to take regularly to address their need for omega-3 essential fatty acids.
PTCB: Surge in pharmacy techs seeking certification
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) reports that it’s seeing record numbers of pharmacy technicians seeking certification through the organization.
Stater Bros. Super Rx offers vitamin recommendations
Stater Bros. has introduced a personal vitamin recommendation program that gives customers free guidance on dietary supplements. The southern California food and drug chain said Tuesday that customers can take a five-minute online survey at staterbros.
Consumer confidence up: Will drug chains benefit?
A key economic benchmark indicates that consumers are feeling noticeably better about their prospects in the coming months, which could spell good news for drug store chains. Business think tank The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 60.
Walgreens rolls out exclusive BORBA skin care line
Walgreen Co. has launched the new Inside Out Beauty Solutions skin care collection by BORBA, which includes "cosmeceuticals," at select drug stores nationwide.
Study: Patients oppose Rx for OTCs with pseudoephedrine
Seven in 10 asthma, allergy, cold, cough and flu sufferers oppose laws that would require over-the-counter medicines containing pseudoephedrine to be available by prescription only, according to a survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Matrix Labs releases Protonix generic
Matrix Laboratories Ltd. is shipping pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, a medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Parent company Mylan Inc.
NCPA signs up PIPCo membership
The members of the Partners in Pharmacy Cooperative (PIPCo) have joined the National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA said Monday that PIPCo, a cooperative of independent pharmacies in the north-central United States, has signed up all of its members for membership in the association.