Savings from generic drugs edge up
Annual health care savings from generic prescription drugs rose nearly 10% last year to $227 billion, according to the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA).
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WBA honored with UN Global Leadership Award
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is receiving a United Nations Foundation 2016 Global Leadership Award for its “Get a Shot. Give a Shot.” vaccination campaign.
Walgreens-Rite Aid merger: No from Kroger?
Apparently, Kroger might not become the enabler for Federal Trade Commission approval of the Walgreens-Rite Aid merger.
CVS Pay rolled out nationwide
Following a successful pilot, CVS Pharmacy has made its new CVS Pay mobile payment service available across the country. CVS Health said Wednesday that CVS Pay is accessible to all users of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, including for iOS and Android mobile devices.
Clinton, Trump diverge on health care
Change is apparently looming for the Affordable Care Act, regardless of whether Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump wins the 2016 presidential election.
Canada makes e-prescribing push
An effort to establish a national e-prescribing platform is under way in Canada. Canada Health Infoway, a national digital health organization, has issued a request-for-proposal to health IT companies for PrescribeIT, a new e-prescribing service for the nation’s health care system.
Randob Labs unveils new Sting-Kill packaging
Randob Labs Ltd. has rolled out new packaging for its Sting-Kill bee sting remedy. Randob said the new design introduces a self-standing package that will give Sting-Kill a more prominent on-shelf presentation among pain and itch relief products in the first aid aisle.
Walgreens hits mark in safe medication disposal
Walgreens has hit its target in fostering proper disposal of expired, unwanted and unused medications. The drug chain said Tuesday that it has reached its goal of installing more than 500 safe medication disposal kiosks this year at its pharmacies in 35 states and Washington, D.C.
Independent pharmacies step up level of care
Independent community pharmacists are branching out care beyond traditional pharmacy services as they take a more active role in their patients’ health, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association. The 2016 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health Inc.
NCPA honors community Rx excellence at convention
The National Community Pharmacists Association recognized pharmacy professionals and students with an array of awards at the NCPA 2016 Annual Convention, which started here this weekend and runs to Oct. 19.
Drive Medical acquires Canadian DME businesses
Drive Medical Canada, a subsidiary of Drive DeVilbiss Healthcare, has acquired the mobility and bathroom safety equipment business of AMG Medical. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
Salonpas rolls out lidocaine gel patch
Hisamitsu America has expanded its Salonpas topical pain relief line with the new Salonpas Lidocaine 4% Pain Relieving Gel-Patch.
Bartell ensures visually impaired patients know their Rx
Bartell Drugs is making sure that visually impaired customers are able to understand their prescription information.
Analysis: Just how big is the VMS market?
There has been a long-standing debate over the size of the vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) category. We started our Vitamin Study in 2005 with a simple goal: to get a more accurate measurement of the category size. With our 2016 study, we offered a broader and more robust set of data
PepsiCo maps out plan to make products healthier
PepsiCo Inc. has set long-term targets for making its food and beverage products healthier and more nutritious. PepsiCO said Monday that the new goals, part of its global sustainability agenda, reflect the latest dietary guidelines of the World Health Organization and other authorities.
Walgreens launches ship-to-store service
Driving its omnichannel strategy, Walgreens has introduced a ship-to-store option for orders made online or via its mobile application. The drug chain said Monday that customers can pick up eligible online and mobile app retail orders at its more than 7,600 Walgreens and Duane Reade stores.