Teva rolls out QVAR RediHaler in U.S.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has made its QVAR RediHaler Inhalation Aerosol (beclomethasone dipropionate HFA) commercially available in 40-mcg and 80-mcg strengths in the United States.
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Chobani marks its 10th year with marketing blitz
Greek yogurt brand Chobani LLC is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a campaign to say thanks to its customers and supporters.
Allpoint ATM network expands presence at Walgreens
Allpoint Network now has surcharge-free ATMs at nearly 7,000 Walgreens locations nationwide, including for the first time in Alaska, Michigan and Nebraska.
Pharmasave pharmacies in Alberta adopt PrescribeIT
Two Pharmasave stores in Lethbridge are the first pharmacies in Alberta to participate in PrescribeIT, Canada’s recently launched electronic prescription platform.
Sandoz releases Copaxone generic
Following Food and Drug Administration final approval, Sandoz has launched of Glatopa 40 mg/ml (glatiramer acetate injection), a multiple sclerosis medication.
Reports: WBA in talks to buy AmerisourceBergen
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is in negotiations to acquire drug distributor AmerisourceBergen Corp., according to published reports.
Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body offers two in one
Royal Philips is enabling two-in-one grooming for men with the launch of the Philips Norelco OneBlade Face + Body electronic razor/trimmer.
Rite Aid stocks up to help battle the flu
As flu cases mount in one of the most severe U.S. flu seasons in the past decade, Rite Aid Corp. is ensuring that its pharmacies are well-prepared. Rite Aid said Monday that its pharmacies are stocked with flu shots, which are available on a walk-in basis at all locations, as well
CVS moves to bring authenticity to beauty imagery
Beginning in April, the beauty imagery that CVS Pharmacy produces for use in its stores and in its marketing materials will not be “materially altered” digitally.
Venture aims to disrupt status quo in health care
Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway and JPMorgan Chase & Co. plan to form an independent, nonprofit health care company to provide their employees better and more affordable health care.
Canadian drug chains to take hit from generic price cuts
Pharmacy operators across Canada will be hit hard by lower generic drug prices set to take effect this spring, said Metro Inc. chief executive officer Eric La Fleche.
Walgreens tabs Rick Gates as senior VP
Rick Gates has been named senior vice president of pharmacy and health care for Walgreens. Gates most recently served as group vice president of pharmacy.
Bartells Drugs names Kathi Lentzsch as CEO
Bartell Drugs, the country’s largest and oldest family-owned pharmacy, announced two significant hires to its executive ranks last month, including Kathi Lentzsch as the company’s chief executive officer, who becomes only the fifth CEO in the company’s 128-year history.
Rite Aid starts to revamp merchandising team
Rite Aid Corp. is making changes to its category management team as it proceeds with an asset sale in which more than 40% of its drug stores will be transferred to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA).
NACDS weighs in on burdens associated with DIR fees
The “untenable” procedures around direct and indirect remuneration fees (DIR fees) can be righted with measures reducing costs for beneficiaries and the government, while promoting a more quality-driven health care system, says the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Trump makes cutting high drug prices a priority
In his first State of the Union speech, President Donald Trump renewed his pledge to reduce prescription drug prices, days after a former big pharma executive was sworn in as Secretary of Health and Human Services.