Tri State Rx packaging makes adherence as easy as 1-2-3
Tri State Distribution has launched 1-2-3 Systems, which the company described as a “breakthrough” prescription packaging solution for helping patients adhere to their medications.
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Senate OK’s key drug abuse legislation
The U.S. Senate has passed the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2016 (S. 483), which is seen as striking a balance between fighting drug abuse and upholding legitimate drug use.
WBA increases its stake in AmerisourceBergen
As part of a long-term partnership announced three years ago, Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) is enlarging its equity stake in AmerisourceBergen. WBA said Friday that it has exercised warrants to buy more than 22,696,912 shares of AmerisourceBergen common stock for about $1.17 billion.
APhA votes for new policy on liquid medicine dosing
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) plans to adopt a new policy on the labeling and measurement of oral liquid medications.
Zim’s adds Max-Arnica roll-on to pain relief lineup
Perfecta Products Inc. has expanded its Zim’s line of topical health and skin care products with Zim’s Max-Arnica, a roll-on homeopathic pain reliever.
GlaxoSmithKline CEO Andrew Witty to retire
Sir Andrew Witty, chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc, plans to retire from the company next year. GSK announced Witty’s retirement Thursday in releasing its 2015 annual report to shareholders. Plans call for Witty to step down from the CEO post on March 31, 2017.
NACDS steps up RxImpact Votes effort
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has expanded NACDS RxImpact Votes get-out-the-vote initiative this year, including new video ads, a website and social media engagement.
Walgreens, OptumRx plan integrated Rx offering
Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx are collaborating on an an integrated pharmacy care solution that blends attributes of in-store and mail-order prescription drug services.
Pharmacy delivers message at NACDS RxImpact Day
Nearly 400 pharmacy advocates from 43 states converged on Capitol Hill for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ annual RxImpact Day grassroots lobbying drive.
Report: McKesson cutting 1,600 jobs
McKesson is laying off 1,600 employees, or 4% of its U.S. workforce, in the wake of losing some key clients, Bloomberg reported late Wednesday.
CHPA announces new officers, board members
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) has elected officers and members to its board of directors. CHPA said Wednesday that Patrick Lockwood-Taylor, vice president of Personal Health Care North America and Digestive Wellness Design for Procter & Gamble Co.
Walgreens in partnership to help further oncology care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Walgreens have partnered to advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.
Kroger appoints group VP of retail operations
Mary Ellen Adcock has been promoted to group vice president of retail operations at The Kroger Co. The food and drug retailer said Wednesday that Adcock, currently vice president of operations for Kroger’s Columbus division, assumes the new position on May 16.
APhA backs CDC guidelines on opioid prescribing
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has voiced its support of final guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that aim to help prescribers improve the care and safety of patients being treated for chronic pain.
Hello kicks off ad campaign for kids’ toothpaste
Hello Products is spotlighting its Hello Naturally Friendly toothpastes for children in the brand’s first-ever advertising campaign.
Dream Water launches at Canadian retailers
Natural sleep aid Dream Water has gained retail distribution in Canada.