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Cardinal Health offers advice on Star ratings

Pharmacists can learn how to increase their business and position themselves at the forefront of preferred network access through a 31-stop town hall tour that Cardinal Heath is conducting throughout the United States.

Care Pharmacies tabs Ey as VP of Rx Operations

Care Pharmacies has promoted Mark Ey to vice president of pharmacy operations. He will lead all chain-level operational functions. “We are very excited to have Mark take on an increased level of responsibility within the drug chain,”stated Michael Wysong, chief executive officer.

Agenda for NACDS Annual Meeting takes shape

Larry Sabato, election analyst and founder of the University of Virginia Center for Politics, will keynote the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Political Action Committee breakfast on Monday, April 18, as part of the Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.

Walgreens honored by NRF

Walgreen Co. was among the firms honored by the National Retail Federation at the trade association’s convention here last month. Walgreens was named Retail Innovator of the Year at the NRF’s convention and expo, dubbed Retail’s Big Show.

Rite Aid Foundation backs children’s TV creator

The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program has donated $2 million to the Fred Rogers Co., the Pittsburgh-based nonprofit that creates the children’s program “Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood” for the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS).

AMP issue illustrates the pressure on Rx

AMP issue illustrates the pressure on Rx

After years of political and legal wrangling, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued its final rule on Covered Outpatient Drugs, which governs reimbursement to retail pharmacies for generic medications dispensed under Medicaid.

Data-driven insights can fuel CPG sales gains

Data-driven insights can fuel CPG sales gains

Challenging conditions notwithstanding, advanced data science provides cause for optimism this year for consumer packaged goods marketers. That is the message of IRI’s latest Times & Trends report, “Taking Stock of CPG Past and Future: Gear Up Now for a Year of Growth.

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BI rolls out Spiriva Respimat asthma inhaler to pharmacies

BI rolls out Spiriva Respimat asthma inhaler to pharmacies

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released Spiriva Respimat, an asthma treatment, to U.S. pharmacies. BI noted that Spiriva Respimat isn’t a medication for sudden asthma symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily dose of Spiriva Respimat 2.

Rite Aid shareholders OK Walgreens merger deal

Rite Aid shareholders OK Walgreens merger deal

Rite Aid Corp. stockholders have voted overwhelmingly to approve the company’s $17.2 billion deal to be acquired by Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. Approximately 97% of the votes cast at a special meeting of stockholders on Thursday were in favor of the deal.

Lannett to pare workforce in restructuring plan

Lannett to pare workforce in restructuring plan

Lannett Co. has instituted a restructuring plan to streamline operations, sharpen efficiencies and trim costs. Announced this week, the plan is part of the generic drug maker’s efforts to integrate its recently completed acquisition of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc.

Steripod offers toothbrush protection solution

Steripod offers toothbrush protection solution

Bonfit America Inc. is spotlighting its Steripod toothbrush protector for National Children’s Dental Health Month, held in February by the American Dental Association. The clip-on Steripod protector fits any standard or electronic toothbrush.