Mylan ships generic version of Wellbutrin XL
Mylan Inc. has launched bupropion hydrochloride extended-release tablets, indicated for the treatment of depression. The drug maker said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
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Novo Nordisk, Walgreens team with UnitedHealth on diabetes
Diabetes care provider Novo Nordisk is joining UnitedHealth Group’s Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, a national partnership that provides access to community- and evidence-based interventions to help prevent and control diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
Senate passes drug disposal legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association hailed the Senate’s passage of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act. The bill (S.
Jean Coutu to provide child ID photo booklets
Jean Coutu Group has teamed up with the Missing Children’s Network and local law enforcement, government agencies and community groups to host Child Identification Day in more than 180 of its drug stores. The Canadian pharmacy chain said that on Oct.
BDI Pharma allies with retail pharmacy wholesale group
BDI Pharma Inc., a national distributor of biotech therapies, has formed a specialty pharmaceuticals partnership with Pharmacy First/Wholesale Alliance LLC, a retail pharmacy and regional wholesaler group.
Walgreens spotlights Hispanic-owned suppliers
Walgreen Co. is highlighting Hispanic-owned vendors this month as part of its Community Corner program. The drug store chain said Friday that during October, which is Hispanic Heritage Month, the Walgreens Community Corner Program will showcase products made by Hispanic-owned businesses.
Harris Teeter enhances savings on generics, health services
Harris Teeter has updated its discount generic drug program and launched a savings card for health care services provided through its pharmacies.
APhA amplifies medication adherence message
In line with American Pharmacists Month, the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is urging consumers to "hold an open dialogue" with their pharmacists about the proper use of prescription drugs and adherence to medication regimens.
NABP acquires AWARxE drug safety program
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has purchased AWARxE, a public awareness program by pharmacists to provide drug safety information and raise awareness about the dangers of medication abuse.
Abbott set to roll out RevitaLens Ocutec
Abbott next month plans to ship RevitaLens Ocutec, a next-generation multipurpose disinfecting solution for silicone hydrogel and conventional soft contact lenses.
GSK promotes vaccinations in campaign with Mia Hamm
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) has teamed with soccer star Mia Hamm on a national campaign to remind adults about the importance of vaccinations as part of a strategy to promote healthy living.
Accertify tapped by Walgreens for online fraud prevention
The Interceptas platform by Accertify Inc. has been adopted by Walgreen Co. for thwarting online credit-card fraud in the drug store chain’s e-commerce business.
Walmart, Humana offer low-cost Medicare Rx plan
Walmart is partnering with health insurer Humana Inc. to offer a co-branded Medicare Part D prescription drug plan that they tout as carrying the lowest national monthly premium in the country.
Jean Coutu launches hypertension tool
Jean Coutu Group Inc. has introduced Caution Hypertension, a new hypertension monitoring program that enables people to regulate their blood pressure in tandem with their pharmacist and their doctor.
Walgreens starts safe medication disposal program
An initiative launched by Walgreen Co. will let customers safely dispose of unused or expired medications, a program that the drug store chain calls the first in the nation.
Navarro portal to share POS data with suppliers
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has enlisted technology provider SONA LLC to develop a web-based portal to enable point-of-sale and market basket data reporting to suppliers.