Good Day Pharmacy said it had been named best in class by OutcomesMTM, a Cardinal Health company that designs, delivers and administers medication therapy management programs. Good Day Pharmacy is an independently owned pharmacy chain under the Health Mart umbrella.
Blood pressure kiosks in retail pharmacies are a key focus of an international effort by hypertension organizations to tighten the regulation of consumer BP devices.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced that Vonnie Hampel has been hired as the association’s new director of federal government affairs. Hampel most recently worked as senior legislative assistant, press secretary and manager of health policy issues for Iowa Democratic Rep.
Rite Aid Corp. has begun making talking prescription devices available to help its pharmacy customers with visual impairments.
McKesson Corp.’s agreement to acquire Rexall Health from Katz Group is notable in several respects. The transaction alters the balance of power in the Canadian pharmacy market.
Fast Company, one of the more appealing and relevant business publications to have come along in recent years, recently compiled a list of the world’s 50 most innovative companies. Several familiar names were included, perhaps most notably to retail students, CVS Health.
Benzer Pharmacy’s specialty medication arm has set up shop on New Orlean’s Canal Street by establishing a center of excellence, with a focus on HIV and hepatitis C. Located at 2525 Canal St.
Vitamin and nutritional supplement maker NBTY Inc. has entered a joint venture to spur the growth of its Nature’s Bounty and MET-Rx brands in China. NBTY said Friday that it has partnered with Hong Kong-based By-Health Co. Ltd., a leading dietary supplement company in China.
Sanat Chattopadhyay has been promoted to executive vice president and president of the Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD). Plans call for Chattopadhyay, currently senior vice president of Global Manufacturing Operations (Human Health), to start in the new position on April 1.
The Hershey Co. has entered a two-year partnership as the exclusive confectionery sponsor of USA Gymnastics through 2017. With the partnership, Hershey also has named Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast in history, as a Hershey’s brand ambassador through the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Efforts to quash sales taxes on tampons and sanitary napkins are gaining steam around the country.
Building on the removal of tobacco products from all of its drug stores, CVS Health has launched a major effort to stop people from smoking before they start.
GOPO Rosehip with Galactolipids, a natural joint care supplement, has hit shelves at all Vitamin Shoppe stores. Jakemans Inc. said the product is slated to be rolled out to select U.S. retailers throughout 2016.
Minute Maid is expanding its lineup with a new “fizzy” fruit juice beverage. Called Minute Maid Sparkling, the line includes low-calorie, sparkling juice drinks made with real fruit juice and natural flavors, the Coca-Cola Co. brand said.
Marcus Osborne has been appointed as vice president of health and wellness transformation at Walmart. Walmart confirmed Osborne’s promotion on Wednesday. He previously served as vice president of health and wellness payer relations.
U.S. spending on prescription drugs is projected to continue climbing faster than overall health care expenditures, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2015, U.S. prescription drug spending totaled $457 billion, up 7.
