Kaufmann named Cardinal CEO, succeeding Barrett
Mike Kaufmann has been named chief executive officer of Cardinal Health Inc., effective January 1. The 54-year-old Kaufmann, Cardinal’s chief financial officer, will succeed George Barrett.
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Ashworth promoted by WBA
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) has promoted Richard Ashworth to president of operations at Walgreens, a newly created position.
NACDS: Pharmacy can be major player in opioid crisis
Pharmacy can be key to thwarting opioid abuse, National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson told a government summit on the opioid crisis.
CVS to offer next-day prescription delivery
CVS Pharmacy will launch next-day prescription delivery nationwide in early 2018. As part of the CVS next-day prescription delivery rollout, same-day delivery will be available in selected cities, with the service beginning in New York next month.
McKesson buys RxCrossroads
McKesson Corp. has agreed to buy RxCrossroads, a provider of tailored services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology manufacturers, from CVS Health. The deal, expected to close early next year, is valued at $735 million, or about $635 million net of the present value of incremental cash tax benefits.
Kmart offers memory screenings
Kmart Pharmacy has partnered with the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) to offer free memory screenings. During November, which is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Memory Screening Month, all Kmart Pharmacy U.S.
Peters appointed sales EVP at Diplomat
Robyn Peters has joined Diplomat Pharmacy in the role of executive vice president of sales and payor strategies. Peters, most recently vice president of market access and reimbursement at Biogen Inc.
Innovators drive expansion of health categories
New categories can develop when product innovation meets a consumer’s unmet need in a way that no existing category has provided. Retailers that adopt a new category or subcategory early can gain an edge over their competitors. Emerging retail categories disrupt and change the retail market.
Senior management changes at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. has announced major changes in its executive ranks, following the announcement of the retirements of Tony Montini, executive vice president of merchandising and distribution, and Bill Bergin, group vice president of health and beauty.
Nestlé reorganizes infant nutrition business
The Nestlé board of directors has decided to change the organization of the infant nutrition business at Nestlé to enhance further the company’s ability to win in this high-growth category.
Merck gets FDA Approval for GONAL-f prefilled pen
Merck has received approval for a new version of GONAL-f (follitropin alfa injection) prefilled pen from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Known as GONAL-f RFF Redi-ject prefilled pen in the U.S.
Hy-Vee teams up with T-wolves, Lynx and Iowa Wolves
MINNEAPOLIS – Hy-Vee announced a new long-term partnership to become the official grocery, pharmacy and floral partner for the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota Lynx and Iowa Wolves.
AstraZeneca cleared to market Fasenra biologic for asthma
AstraZeneca plans to release Fasenra, its newly approved biologic drug for severe asthma, to U.S. pharmacies in the coming weeks.
Culturelle Baby probiotics line introduced
Culturelle is launching Culturelle Baby, a new line of probiotics formulated for children up to 24 months. The i-Health Inc.
SinfulColors debuts color cosmetics, signs Hudgens
SinfulColors has delved into the color cosmetics market with the introduction of a new makeup collection and the signing of actress and singer Vanessa Hudgens as global color collaborator.