There’s a changing of the guard in the top pharmacy executive position at Rite Aid. Earlier this month, the company announced a flurry of executive appointments, including the promotion of Jocelyn Konrad to executive vice president of pharmacy.
PharmaSmart International Inc. and Chain Drug Review have teamed up to help pharmacists help their patients lower their blood pressure.
The majority of award-winning community pharmacies use Kirby Lester prescription dispensing technology, according to an analysis by the pharmacy automation provider. Kirby Lester said Wednesday that of the U.S.
Sprout Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained Food and Drug Administration clearance to market Addyi, which the company calls the first FDA-approved medication for hypoactive sexual desire disorder (HSDD) in women. Sprout said late Tuesday that Addyi (flibanserin, 100 mg) is slated to be released by Oct.
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for cetirizine hydrochloride tablets, 5 mg and 10 mg, an over-the-counter allergy medication.
Lannett Co. and Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC have launched the first generic versions of Abilify oral solution (aripiprazole 1 mg/ml), Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s antidepressant drug.
Hello Products LLC’s collection of toothpastes for children has received the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance.
Walgreens plans to cut 370 corporate-level jobs as part of ongoing restructuring and cost reduction efforts.
Eli Lilly & Co. has rolled out the Humalog 200 units/ml KwikPen to U.S. pharmacies, calling the medication the nation’s first and only concentrated mealtime insulin analog.
Retail clinic patients find the telehealth experience very satisfying, according to a CVS Health Research Institute study of a pilot program at MinuteClinic.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. and its Good Neighbor Pharmacy network will employ technology from PrescribeWellness to deliver and maintain the company’s new Patient Engagement Center.
CVS Health has finalized its $12.9 billion acquisition of Omnicare, a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities.
Shoppers Drug Mart has unveiled a three-year, $1 million partnership with Osteoporosis Canada as part of the retailer’s new Shoppers LOVE YOU program.
NBTY Inc., a supplier of vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, has agreed to acquire Dr. Organic, a naturally inspired skin care line in the U.K. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close later this year. The Dr.
Kao USA Inc. has announced a campaign promoting an addition to the Jergens Skincare brand that features actress Leslie Mann in ads that aim to get women thinking beyond their face and hair to “their oft-neglected beauty assets: the skin on their bodies.
A promotion by London Drugs encourages photographers both amateur and pro to celebrate their craft for World Photo Day. The western Canada drug chain is spotlighting World Photo Day, held on Aug. 19, both in stores and online.
