All CVS stores in Ohio to dispense naloxone without Rx
CVS Health plans to make the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone available without a prescription at all CVS/pharmacy stores in Ohio starting in late March.
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PharmaSmart, CDR launch ‘Pharmacist Challenge’
PharmaSmart International Inc. and Chain Drug Review have launched a partnership designed to help pharmacy patients lower their blood pressure. Over the next year, the first-of-its-kind collaboration aims to generate awareness in U.S.
Effective Premiumization Strategies in CPG can Achieve 10-15 Percent Topline Growth
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ECRM ‘pod’ examines personal devices, adherence
At its recent EPPS event here devoted to specialty pharmacy, ECRM hosted seven special educational sessions called Thought Interaction Pods, including one on the role of personal device data in improving medication adherence.
The Sneeve gives kids a safer way to sneeze
Sneeve Inc. is providing kids a way to sneeze and cough safely and avoid a mess.
CVS Specialty Connect sees improved Rx adherence
CVS Health found that patients in a pilot study of its Specialty Connect specialty drug program had a significant improvement in adherence to their medication. CVS said Friday that new patients enrolled in the pilot were 17.
Right on top of AMP issue
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is on top of it, says president and CEO Steve Anderson.
McKesson introduces clinical programs platform
McKesson Pharmacy Systems & Automation (MPS&A) has released the McKesson Clinical Programs Solution, a new platform that enables pharmacists to build customized wellness programs.
Walgreens halts Theranos lab services at Palo Alto store
Walgreens has stopped clinical laboratory services from Theranos Inc. at its store in Palo Alto, Calif.
Rite Aid serves up Plenti rewards boost
Rite Aid Corp. is giving members of its wellness+ with Plenti rewards program a chance to get a big jump in points. Starting on Jan. 31, holders of the free customer loyalty card can earn 5,000 Plenti points when they spend up to $200 on participating products in stores or at
Same-store sales dip at Rite Aid in January
Rite Aid Corp. reported decreased same-store sales for January, due in part to declined front-end business and the deflationary impact of new generic drugs. The drug chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Jan. 23, comparable-store sales in its retail pharmacy segment fell 1.
Diet Coke to roll out limited-edition design bottles
For the first time, Coca-Cola Co. is making Diet Coke available in millions of unique package designs via the company’s Diet Coke “It’s Mine” program, part of the Coke “Get A Taste” due campaign due to launch Feb. 1. The beverage giant said Wednesday that the It’s Mine program also will mark the
Skinnygirl unveils portion-controlled premium candy line
Skinnygirl, the lifestyle brand created by television personality and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel, is launching Skinnygirl Candy, a premium line of Belgian chocolates, gummies and mints.
Pessina: U.S. market WBA’s ‘greatest opportunity’
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s deal to acquire Rite Aid and partnership with Valeant Pharmaceuticals will build on WBA’s strong start in its first full year as a unified company, executive vice chairman and CEO Stefano Pessina said here at the annual shareholders meeting.
Novo Nordisk releases Tresiba long-acting insulin
Novo Nordisk Inc. has rolled out Tresiba, a once-daily, long-acting basal insulin, to U.S. pharmacies.
Perrigo closes Retin-A acquisition
Perrigo Co. plc has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of generic dosage forms and strengths of acne topical treatment Retin-A from Matawan Pharmaceuticals LLC. Financial terms of deal, announced in mid-December, weren’t disclosed.