Kroger, Safeway take part in UnitedHealth Part D program
The Kroger Co. and Safeway Inc. are participating in a UnitedHealthcare Medicare Part D program designed to lower members’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs.
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Study warns of big changes in Medicare Part D plans
Medicare patients need to be aware of significant formulary changes when choosing a prescription drug plan for next year, according an Avalere Health study of 2011 Medicare Part D plans.
Cardinal names new exec to head Medicine Shoppe
John Fiacco has been appointed vice president of Medicine Shoppe and Medicap Pharmacies and will take over leadership of both drug store franchises from Terry Burnside, who has stepped down, according to Cardinal Health Inc.
Energizer wraps up American Safety Razor acquisition
Energizer Holdings Inc. has closed its acquisition of American Safety Razor Co. Energizer said late Tuesday that under the transaction it is acquiring substantially all of the assets of American Safety Razor for $301 million in cash and the assumption of certain liabilities.
GSK to sell U.S. penicillin facility, products to Dr. Reddy’s
GlaxoSmithKline PLC has agreed to the sale of its United States oral penicillin facility and product portfolio to Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories. Dr. Reddy’s said Tuesday that under the agreement, GSK will transfer ownership of its penicillin manufacturing site in Bristol, Tenn.
Generic versions of Accolate ship
Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. and Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories have released generic versions of AstraZeneca’s Accolate asthma drug in the United States. Par said Monday that it has entered into an exclusive U.S.
New line from Aveeno takes aim at eczema
Johnson & Johnson’s Aveeno brand has introduced the Aveeno Eczema Therapy collection for infants and adults and partnered with the National Eczema Association to educate people with the skin condition.
NACDS: Accountable care groups should include pharmacists
Pharmacy can play a key role in accountable care organizations (ACOs), which seek to improve health care quality and control costs for patients, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Diabetes patients struggle to pay for supplies, poll finds
More than 50% of people with diabetes are finding it a struggle to afford diabetic supplies, according to a survey by diabetes community network dLife. DLife said Tuesday that with the U.S.
London Drugs serves up photo gift software
London Drugs is offering software that enables customers to create photo books on their home computers.
Coalition calls for repeal of ‘cough and cold tax’
A broad coalition of industry groups representing retail pharmacies and makers of over-the-counter drugs is urging Congress to nullify a new health care reform requirement that would prevent consumers from using flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to buy nonprescription medicines.
Walgreens oral oncology program sizes up savings
Walgreen Co. reported that an analysis of more than 1,700 patients in its Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy oncology cycle management program (CMP) showed potential savings of $3 million in first three months of therapy.
General Mills makes products healthier
General Mills has improved the health profile of products accounting for 25% of its U.S. retail sales in fiscal 2010.
American Greetings mulls headquarters move
American Greetings reported that it’s considering moving its Brooklyn, Ohio, corporate headquarters and is focusing on seven sites.
Borba to launch Walgreens-exclusive skin care line
Borba Inc. plans to launch a skin care and supplement collection exclusive to Walgreen Co. next year.
Shoppers Drug Mart responds to class-action suit
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. said two of its licensed associate-owners have filed a $1 billion class-action lawsuit against the company.