WellSpring grows product lineup
WellSpring Pharmaceutical Corp. offers over-the-counter medications that consumers have relied on for decades.
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Walgreens gets same-store sales lift in June
Same-store sales for Walgreen Co. rebounded in June after coming in virtually flat the previous month. The drug store chain said Tuesday that sales in comparable stores — which don’t include the acquired Duane Reade stores — increased 2% in June, up from decreases of 0.2% in May and April and back
Study: Pharmacist-led MTM improves outcomes, yields savings
A study supported by the National Association of Chain Drugs Stores and conducted at Kerr Drug found that pharmacist-provided medication therapy management (MTM) services and lower-cost therapy alternatives can improve patient outcomes and produce savings for public health care programs.
Walmart’s top merchandising exec to make exit
Walmart executive vice president and chief merchandising officer John Fleming is leaving the company. Walmart said Friday that the move will be effective on Aug. 1.
NACDS: Pharmacists ‘uniquely qualified’ as diabetes advisers
In comments submitted to Congress, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores spotlighted pharmacy’s role in counseling diabetes patients about their medications and helping to preserve access to diabetes equipment and supplies for Medicare beneficiaries.
Sanofi partners with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Sanofi-aventis and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) are partnering to develop therapeutic treatments for people with type 1 diabetes at different stages of the disease, as well as to prevent diabetes in those at risk.
AstraZeneca offers Arimidex savings card
AstraZeneca has launched a patient support program for postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive early breast cancer who are prescribed Arimidex.
Nipro Diagnostics names Verner president
Scott Verner has been appointed president at Nipro Diagnostics Inc., which was formed last month with the merger of Home Diagnostics Inc. and Nipro Diabetes Systems.
Bartell Drugs opens 58th store
Bartell Drugs has opened the doors for its 58th drug store location in the Midlakes area of Bellevue, Wash. The Puget Sound, Wash.-area pharmacy chain said Wednesday that the new 11,782 square-foot store was formerly a Lamps Plus location.
June same-store sales fall at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales decline for the third straight month in June. The drug store chain said Thursday that the four weeks ended June 26, same-store sales fell 2.5% from the prior-year period. June’s decrease followed declines of 1.7% in May and 1% in April, after the retailer posted
Rite Aid unveils Simplify in private-brand remake
As part of a rebuilt private-label program, Rite Aid Corp. is introducing a new "price fighter" private brand called Simplify in its nearly 4,800 stores nationwide.
Walgreens pumps up volume with Paper Jamz toy guitars
Walgreen Co. this week plans to roll out what it calls a "hot" and "must-have" toy on store shelves nationwide. The drug store chain said Wednesday that it will carry Paper Jamz guitars, drums and amplifiers.
Pepto-Bismol to sponsor Nathan’s hot dog eating contest
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Pepto-Bismol brand has been named as the first-ever stomach remedy sponsor of the annual Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest. The Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest is an annual event that has become part of America’s Fourth of July celebration.
NACDS: PECOS date change could curtail pharmacy access
A date change proposed by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for physician and nonphysician practitioner enrollment in the Medicare Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) could impact patient access to pharmacy services, according to the National Association of Chain
Pharma firms cleared to market anastrozole generic
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. and APP Pharmaceuticals have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration to offer anastrozole tablets, a treatment for early breast cancer. The companies said Tuesday they plan to market 1 mg anastrozole tablets.
CMS proposes Rx exemption from diabetes test supply bids
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a proposed regulation to exempt community pharmacies from the upcoming bidding process for Medicare Part B diabetes testing supplies.