Foulkes shifts focus to PBM at CVS Caremark
Executive vice president and chief marketing officer Helena Foulkes has taken on a new leadership role in CVS Caremark Corp.’s pharmacy benefits management business.
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Pegus joins Walgreens as chief medical officer
Cheryl Pegus has been named chief medical officer at Walgreen Co. Pegus, 46, has over 18 years of clinical practice and industry experience. Previously, she was general manager and chief medical officer for SymCare Personalized Health Solutions Inc.
Maione sets retirement from J&J
Frank Maione will retire in the fall as U.S. chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. A 34-year industry veteran, Maione joined J&J when it acquired Pfizer Consumer Healthcare in 2006.
NACDS Annual Meeting a major triumph
Over three very special days at the end of April, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores staged one of the memorable retailing conventions of recent times, a thrilling and productive spectacle that brought together the leading retailers and suppliers in America and gave them both the stage an
Evidence supporting pharmacy’s health care impact mounts
Research-based findings supporting retail pharmacy’s capacity to improve the lives of patients and limit overall health care expenditures are finally beginning to attain critical mass.
Abbott to ship FreeStyle Lite glucose test strips
This summer, Abbott plans to begin the U.S. rollout of its new FreeStyle Lite blood glucose test strips, which have just been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
Hisamitsu launches new Salonpas pain relief patches
Hisamitsu has shipped two new external pain relievers for the U.S. market, Salonpas Pain Relief Patch and Salonpas Arthritis Pain. The company said Monday that both products are the first and only Food and Drug Administration-approved over-the-counter pain relief patches now on the market.
Study: Home monitoring, Web tools help control hypertension
The use of at-home blood pressure monitors and Web-based reporting tools that connect clinicians and patients via the Internet significantly improves patients’ ability to manage their high blood pressure to healthy levels, according to research from Kaiser Permanente.
CVS donates 600,000 diapers for needy families
CVS/pharmacy has made what it called a record-breaking donation of 600,000 diapers to LA Diaper Drive, a volunteer organization that provides diapers to low-income families in the Los Angeles area through a network of community charitable organizations.
NCPA gives thumbs up to FMAP extension in ‘jobs bill’
Noting the financial hardships gripping many state budgets, the National Community Pharmacists Association applauded congressional leaders for proposing to continue a funding hike for Medicaid as part of economic stimulus legislation. NCPA said Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D., Mont.
Shoppers Drug Mart to boost photo services
Continuing its push to expand its digital product offerings, Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm.
Kimberly-Clark rolls out Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers
Kimberly-Clark Corp. is bringing fashion sense to the diaper category. The company on Thursday announced the national availability of the limited-edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, a denim-style diaper for babies during the summer months.
Watson launches generic Lipitor in Canada
A subsidiary of Watson Pharmaceuticals has begun shipping a generic version of Lipitor in Canada.
Axellia buys majority stake in Phoenix Global Supply Group
Axellia Pharmaceuticals has acquired a majority interest in Phoenix Global Supply Group Inc. to supply finished dosage over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in the United States and Canada. Denmark-based Axellia announced the deal late Tuesday. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
U.K.’s Asda to sell some cancer medications at cost
Starting next week, British food and drug retailer Asda plans to sell all privately prescribed cancer treatment drugs on a not-for-profit basis, a move that it called a "world first.
Rite Aid launches new private-label baby care line
Rite Aid plans to roll out a new private-brand line of baby care items called Tugaboos, with the first product — Tugaboos diapers — available now at all of the drug chain’s stores. The retailer said Thursday that Tugaboos compare in quality to the national brands but are priced much lower. The