CVS, Rite Aid, Walmart severed from main opioid trial
The federal judge overseeing the landmark opioid suit Thursday severed CVS Health entities, Rite Aid and Walmart from the main bellwether trial scheduled for October.
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Alfasigma announces that Zelnorm now available in the U.S. to treat IBS in adult women
Alfasigma USA announced Friday that Zelnorm (tegaserod) is now available in the United States as a prescription pharmaceutical treatment for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) in adult women less than 65 years of age. Alfasigma USA acquired Zelnorm from Sloan Pharma S.à r.l.
Walmart reports strong Q2 results
Walmart reported on Thursday a second-quarter net income of $3.6 billion compared with a net loss of $861 million a year earlier. Revenue rose 1.8% to nearly $130.4 billion. Operating income, on a constant currency basis, declined 2.4% to $5.6 billion.
Retail sales up in July
Retail sales were up 0.9% in July seasonally adjusted from June and up 5.6% unadjusted year-over-year, the National Retail Federation said this week. The numbers exclude sales by automobile dealers, gasoline stations and restaurants.
Innomar adds chronic care app
OAKVILLE, Ontario – Innomar Strategies, a Canadian specialty pharmaceuticals service provider and a part of AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Rite Aid offers flu shots chainwide
Rite Aid Thursday announced the availability of seasonal flu shots chainwide. Patients can get ahead of the lengthy flu season by visiting any Rite Aid to receive a flu shot from one of the company’s more than 6,300 certified immunizing pharmacists, subject to state regulations.
PCMA expands staff
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) Thursday announced staff additions to its Federal Affairs, State Affairs, Strategic Communications, and Industry Relations departments. Jocelyn Wiles has been named senior director of federal affairs.
Cannabis-based product rules continue to vary
the use of marijuana in plant form or its basic extracts. Although some states have legalized its use, the Food and Drug Administration has not approved marijuana in plant
‘Retail inspired’ strategies can help to save pharmacy
The last three years have been very tough for retail pharmacies.
Pharmacies excel as resource for specialty patients
As specialty drugs grow in importance and prominence, this is an ideal moment to consider the essential and evolving roles retail pharmacies play in this significant health care category.
GIANT plans flagship supermarket in Philadelphia
GIANT Food Stores announced plans for a flagship supermarket in a mixed-use urban development under construction on the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philadelphia. The 65,000-square-foot GIANT store is expected to open by fall of 2020, the company said.
AmerisourceBergen names new EVP and CSO
AmerisourceBergen announces the appointment of Leslie Donato to its executive team as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.
QS/1 teams with Therigy to streamline specialty pharmacy operations
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – QS/1 has announced a partnership with pharmacy software company Therigy to improve specialty pharmacy operations between their dispensing system and therapy management software.
Karp named to new health policy position at CHPA
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) recently appointed Marina Karp as director of health policy, a newly created position responsible for helping to develop the association’s overall health policy priorities including policy research and outreach to the broader health care community.
Patient data: seeking to balance access and security
The continued digitization of electronic health records (EHRs) and growth in the number of wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are rapidly expanding the volume of patient data.
Prescription-to-O-T-C switches are a win all around
Now is the time for Food and Drug Administration reforms designed to dramatically increase the number of prescription-to-O-T-C switches in the U.S.