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.
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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.
Rite Aid launches Winter Rewards, promotes heart health
Rite Aid Corp. is enhancing customer rewards through the end of next month for its wellness+ loyalty card members and has begun a national education and prevention campaign against heart disease.
It’s official: Merlo to become CVS Caremark CEO
Moving ahead with its succession plan, CVS Caremark Corp. has named Larry Merlo as chief executive officer and plans to elect a new nonexecutive chairman with the retirement of Tom Ryan this spring.
Coty plans Heidi Klum signature fragrance
Coty Inc. has partnered with supermodel Heidi Klum to develop and market a new celebrity signature fragrance. Called Heidi Klum Shine, the new fragrance is expected to launch in the fall, Coty said Friday.
Consumer Healthcare Products Association appoints VP
Next month, Emily Skor is slated to join the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) as vice president of communications and alliance development. CHPA said Thursday that Skor is scheduled to start at the association on Feb. 14.
Telepharmacy gets a boost in Canada
The Canadian government is supplying funds for the development of a telepharmacy-based personal medication management system.
Rx patient experience may take hit from new regs
Local and state government bodies nationwide have implemented or are mulling new rules that stand to impact the patient care experience at retail pharmacies.
Purdue rolls out Butrans transdermal system to Rx
Purdue Pharma has made its Butrans Transdermal System CIII opiod analgesic available by prescription.
Poll: Three-quarters of employees go to work when sick
Nearly three in four workers go to work when they are sick, making it more likely that others can become ill, according to a survey by CareerBuilder. The employment and job resource provider said Wednesday that 72% of the more than 3,900 full-time U.S.
Hershey’s Drops make their debut
The Hershey Co. has unveiled a snack version of its classic flavors with the rollout of its new Hershey’s Drops. The company said Wednesday that Hershey’s Drops are delicious bite-sized drops without the candy shell.
Oklahoma pharmacy group joins NCPA
The National Community Pharmacists Association announced that all members of Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma (PPOk) have signed up for membership in NCPA.
Giant Eagle holds free diabetes screenings
Giant Eagle is offering free diabetes awareness screening events at its pharmacies through early next month. The food and drug retailer said the screenings, begun earlier this month and running through Feb.
Perrigo to buy Paddock Laboratories
Perrigo Co. plans to acquire generic drug maker and marketer Paddock Laboratories Inc. for $540 million in cash. Perrigo said Thursday that the deal to buy the privately held, Minneapolis-based company will broaden its roster of generic pharmaceuticals and add a strong new-product pipeline.
Dr. Reddy’s ships generic of Protonix
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has rolled out pantoprazole sodium delayed-released tablets, an antacid medication. The company said Thursday that it’s launching the product, a bioequivalent generic version of Wyeth’s Protonix tablets in the U.S.
Roundtable: What’s coming up next in Rx tech
Accompanying the sweeping changes augured by health care reform are ongoing changes from advances in technology, which are opening doors for the retail pharmacy sector with new solutions. With implementation of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, as well as other factors reshaping the U.