A federal court this week handed down an injunction to stop two new reductions on payments to pharmacies in California’s Medi-Cal program, according to the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). The association said Judge Christina Snyder of the U.S.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported that over 100 first-time exhibitors will showcase their offerings at the 2010 NACDS Marketplace Conference, which kicks off next month in San Diego.
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have stepped up with donations and/or supplies to assist relief efforts for the devastating floods that hit several southeastern states.
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. has launched the "Bring Your Dark to Light" contest, in which consumers are being given the chance to create the next flavor of Intense Dark premium dark chocolate.
Perrigo Co. has acquired the exclusive U.S. store-brand rights to sell and distribute the generic version of Reckitt Benckiser’s Delsym liquid cough suppressant from Tris Pharma.
Drugstore.com tallied a double-digit increase in revenue for its fiscal 2010 first quarter, but earnings took a hit in part due to acquisition costs. The online retailer late Wednesday said sales for the first quarter ended April 4 jumped 20% to $118.3 million from $98.
Drugstore.com plans to sell its pharmacy business to BioScrip Inc., which then will become the pharmacy services provider for the online retailer’s customers. Under the agreement, announced late Wednesday, drugstore.com will sell its DS Pharmacy assets to BioScrip Pharmacy Services for $10.
A report by Internet compliance firms LegitScript and KnujOn has identified five Internet firms providing domain name registration services to so-called "rogue" Internet pharmacies that display fake pharmacy licenses or sell prescription drugs without a prescription.
With health care reform set to boost the number of patients, in-store clinics can play a pivotal role by providing a convenient and affordable outlet for services, according to CVS Caremark Corp. chief medical officer Troy Brennan.
Kathleen Jaeger, president and chief executive officer of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), plans to leave the generic drug industry trade group next month. GPhA chairman Paul Bisaro stated Tuesday that Jaeger’s resignation will be effective June 30.
Helped by the recently acquired Duane Reade stores, Walgreen Co. reported a healthy sales increase for April, although same-store sales dipped in the month. The drug store chain said Wednesday that April sales totaled $5.68 billion, up 5.9% from $5.36 billion a year earlier.
Mitchell-Vance Laboratories LLC has expanded its line of scar management products with ScarAway silicone scar sheets. Like the already marketed ScarAway 100%-silicone gel serum, the new sheets are said to shrink, flatten and fade hypertrophic and keloid scars.
Bausch & Lomb is rolling its new Soothe Xtra Hydration lubricant eye drops in the United States. The company said Tuesday that the product, for aqueous-deficient dry eye therapy, will be available at major retailers this month.
Fujifilm North America and Rite Aid have launched MyWayPhotoContest.com, a seasonal photo competition for novice and experienced photographers. Fujifilm said Tuesday that from now until June 26, visitors to the MyWayPhotoContest.
Better Health Beverage’s underWAY appetite-controlling beverage is now available at Bartell Drugs and USA Drug stores.
Retail and health care intelligence firm Catalina Marketing has purchased Invenda Corp.’s E-centives and Collabrys digital couponing businesses. Terms of the acquisition, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
