Metro completes Coutu acquisition
Metro Inc. has completed its $4.5 billion ($3.6 billion U.S.) acquisition of the Jean Coutu Group, creating a food and drug retailer with more than 1,300 stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.
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The importance of regulatory compliance programs
In the current regulatory environment, it is imperative that a pharmacy maintain a robust regulatory compliance program in order to avoid the potentially significant legal and regulatory pitfalls.
PANTHERx selected by Otsuka to distribute Jynarque
PANTHERx Specialty Pharmacy has been selected by Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc. to distribute Jynarque (tolvaptan), the only FDA-approved therapy for patients diagnosed with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD).
Digital health consumers recasting the market
As of 2017, 45% of the global population was using the internet, and it is projected that 76% will have access by 2030, according to Euromonitor International. With more connectivity, a new type of connected consumer is rising: the digital health consumer.
L’Oréal Paris names Amber Heard new global spokesperson
PARIS –L’Oréal Paris announces Amber Heard as its new global spokesperson. The company describes her as fearless, witty and smart, defying definition, rejecting convention as well as a committed woman who is making her voice heard.
Understanding Amazon’s impact on drug retailing
Who knew that the ancient Greek philosopher Heraclitus would sum up Amazon.com’s influence on our modern health care industry so well? “The only constant is change,” he is said to have uttered, along with “You cannot step twice into the same river.
Buoy Health partners with CVS Health on AI clinic referrals
Buoy Health, a start up health technology company that develops digital tools, has entered into an agreement with CVS Health’s MinuteClinic subsidiary to provide patients with access to convenient, accessible and affordable care at any of its over 1,100 MinuteClinic locations nationwide.
Pepsi Generations summer campaign notes brand’s rich musicial history
Pepsi announced its summer plans as part of this year’s global creative campaign, Pepsi Generations, celebrating the brand’s iconic role in music history.
Express Scripts shows SafeGuardRx program offering better care at lower cost
Express Scripts released new data today showing significantly improved clinical outcomes and lower drug spending for patients with complex, high-cost conditions who are enrolled in a suite of technology-supported, value-based SafeGuardRx programs.
Apotex prescribes Actifio for global data protection
Actifio has announced details of how its platform has sped database recovery times by 96% and cut storage costs by 60% at Apotex, the largest Canadian-owned generic pharmaceutical company.
Sentara RMH Medical Center partners with Omnicell to enhance efficiency
Omnicell announced that Sentara RMH Medical Center, part of Sentara Healthcare in Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, has chosen to enhance control, efficiency and safety of its medication management processes with Omnicell’s newest central pharmacy automation, part of the company’s industry-
Diplomat Pharmacy names Griffin CEO
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. announced that its board of directors has appointed Brian Griffin, executive vice president and chief executive officer of IngenioRx, the pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) of Anthem, as chief executive officer and chairman of the board of directors, effective June 4.
Fujifilm unveils global partnership with Taylor Swift
VALHALLA, N.Y.– Fujifilm Corp. has announced a global partnership and a global tour sponsorship with singer, songwriter, musician, producer and 10-time Grammy award-winner Taylor Swift for its instax series of instant cameras.
2018 Asembia Pharmacy Summit draws record crowds
The Asembia 2018 Specialty Pharmacy Summit set a new attendance record with over 6,500 attendees last week at the Wynn and Encore here. This is the thirteenth consecutive attendance record set by Asembia, reflecting the growth in specialty pharmacy.
NACDS praises Tennessee e-prescribing Law
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is recognizing the leadership of Tennessee state legislators and Governor Bill Haslam (R) for the enactment of House Bill 1993, which requires that on or after January 1, 2020, prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances in the state of T