The morning after announcing its blockbuster deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp., Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. reported earnings for its fiscal 2015 fourth quarter and full year that topped Wall Street’s forecast. The company — closing its first full year following the combination of Walgreen Co.
After headlines surfaced earlier in the day, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. made it official: The company has reached a deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp. for a total value of $17.2 billion. The companies announced the deal late Tuesday. Under the agreement, Walgreens Boots Alliance will buy Rite
Not only do more than two-thirds of Americans take vitamins and dietary supplements, but the vast majority also trusts in them, according to research by the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN).
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid pain medication (Class IV), in dosages of 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg.
Opened earlier this year, Rite Aid’s spacious store on Jonestown Road in Harrisburg, Pa., represents one of the latest prototypes of the retailer’s successful “Wellness Store” format. The suburban corner location, situated at 4999 Jonestown Rd.
Walgreens Boots Alliance is in discussions about a possible acquisition of Rite Aid Corp., the Wall Street Journal reported. The Journal report said Tuesday that the talks are advanced and that a deal could be announced as soon as Wednesday.
The EQuIPP platform for measuring pharmacy performance has reached a milestone. Pharmacy Quality Solutions Inc. (PQS) said Monday that EQuIPP — to which 90% of U.S.
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and BioDelivery Sciences International Inc. have gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Belbuca buccal film (buprenorphine), an opioid treatment for chronic pain.
Ansell’s SKYN brand is introducing a special Movember edition box of condoms for purchase at major retailers in the United States and Canada.
Reckitt Benckiser’s Amope foot care brand is expanding into nail care with the rollout of the Amope Pedi Perfect Electronic Nail Care System. The company said Monday that Amope’s Electronic Nail Care System helps women get shiny, natural-looking nails with just the push of a button.
Pharmacies offering appointment-based medication synchronization (ABMS) can improve patients’ adherence to their prescriptions and, in turn, produce better health outcomes, a study conducted for the National Community Pharmacists Association and Arkansas Pharmacists Association finds.
Walgreens is mulling its next steps in its partnership with clinical lab testing provider Theranos Inc., whose technology has come under fire in recent media reports.
Procter & Gamble veteran Dennis Curran has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as U.S. vice president of sales and chief customer officer.
Rite Aid Corp. this month celebrated the grand reopening of a store destroyed in the Baltimore riots earlier this year. Executive vice president of operations Bryan Everett was joined by Rep. Elijah Cummings (D., Md.
Chain drug retailers across the country are carrying out extensive outreach programs to provide consumers with access to information and resources for Medicare Part D and health insurance marketplace coverage options. Medicare Part D annual enrollment began October 15 and runs through December 7.
Walmart is again using its scale to bolster health care. The retailer has begun an initiative focusing on preventive care and supporting overall well-being across its entire assortment — in stores and online — through events, education, and an expanded assortment of products and services.
