Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation have kicked off the 2016 “Get a Shot. Give a Shot” campaign. The collaboration, now in its fourth year, helps provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Through Aug.
For the debut of its first pharmacy in New York, Genoa brought its full executive team to the ribbon-cutting ceremony. That spoke volumes about the event’s significance for the company. Based in Tukwila, Wash., Genoa specializes in behavioral health pharmacy services.
Camber Pharmaceuticals has launched duloxetine 20-, 30- and 60-mg capsules, a medication for depression and anxiety. Camber said Tuesday that its product, a generic version of Cymbalta capsules from Eli Lilly and Co.
Behavioral health pharmacy Genoa is opening its first location in New York and its 330th overall. The new Genoa pharmacy, set to begin operation soon, is located inside the Bay Shore, N.Y., facility of the Family Service League, a nonprofit social service agency serving Long Island.
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) Wednesday announced it has decided to shift its events strategy and shut down its annual trade show — FMI Connect.
The rollout of CVS Pharmacy departments in Target stores is bringing enhanced pharmacy services to the discount retail chain. But it seems that a number of Target customers are lamenting a now-missing feature of its pharmacy: the distinctive, uniquely shaped red prescription bottle.
Rite Aid Corp. has expanded nonprescription access to naloxone, an opioid-overdose reversal drug, to four more states. Rite Aid said Tuesday that naloxone is now available without a prescription at more than 440 pharmacies in Kentucky, Ohio, Oregon and Vermont, subject to state regulations.
Perrigo Co. plc is bringing in methamphetamine-blocking capability for pseudoephedrine (PSE) products. On Tuesday, Perrigo said it has entered an exclusive licensing agreement with St. Louis-based Highland Pharmaceuticals for its Tarex meth-blocking technology.
A group of 99 pharmacy retailers, suppliers and organizations applauded House and Senate lawmakers for introducing legislation to clamp down on retroactive direct and indirect remuneration fees imposed by pharmacy benefit managers in Medicare Part D.
Starting this weekend, Bartell Drugs stores will turn the spotlight on beauty care with the kickoff of the chain’s annual Fall Beauty Event. From Oct. 2 to 8, participating Bartell locations will offer customers a range of makeup demonstrations and services, as well as beauty product specials.
Supercenter retailer Meijer continues to be a driver in expanding pharmacy’s health care role. Under a partnership announced this week, Meijer pharmacies will provide hypertension management services for University of Michigan Health System patients.
Jon Giacomin, chief executive officer of the pharmaceutical segment at Cardinal Health Inc., has been elected as chairman of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) board of directors.
David Bloom, a former chairman and chief executive officer of Shoppers Drug Mart, died on Sept. 25 at age 76. Funeral services for Bloom, who served as Shoppers Drug Mart’s CEO for 18 years, are being held today at Benjamin’s Park Memorial Chapel in Toronto.
Janssen Biotech Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration clearance for Stelara in treating Crohn’s disease in adults.
K-Y has expanded its sexual wellness product lineup with the launch of new K-Y Duration Spray for Men.
