CVS study: Narrow networks aid Rx adherence
Members of drug benefit plans with narrow pharmacy networks show improved medication adherence, according to a new study by the CVS Health Research Institute.
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Hydrox sandwich cookies make their return
After a seven-year absence, Hydrox sandwich cookies are being relaunched by Leaf Brands LLC. Leaf Brands kicked off the relaunch on Friday at its production facility in Vernon, Calif.
NeutriSci’s NeuEnergy tablets land distribution at Rite Aid
NeutriSci International Inc. has entered a national distribution agreement for its NeuEnergy chewable energy tablets with Rite Aid Corp., which has nearly 4,600 drug stores in 31 states and the District of Columbia.
Walmart, Fred’s cite Rx headwinds for profit squeeze
The world’s biggest retailer and a regional discount chain have attributed pressure on profits to trends in the prescription drug business. Walmart and Memphis, Tenn.-based Fred’s Inc.
Emdeon to rebrand as Change Healthcare
Health care software, analytics and payment service provider Emdeon plans to rename as Change Healthcare to better reflect its diverse capabilities and solutions. The company said late Thursday that the rebranding is slated to begin in the fourth quarter of this year.
Rite Aid comp-store sales inch up in August
Rite Aid Corp. posted a slight gain in comparable-store sales for August. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 29, same-store sales edged up 1.6% year over year. The increase continued the drug chain’s positive trend in comp-store sales for 2015 but was down from gains earlier
Sandoz launches Zarxio, the nation’s first biosimilar
Sandoz has inaugurated a new era in medicine with the release of Zarxio, the first biosimilar of a biologic drug approved in the United States. The Novartis subsidiary said Thursday that Zarxio — a biosimilar of Amgen Corp.
Par Pharmaceutical ships AndroGel generic
Par Pharmaceutical has released testosterone gel 1%, a generic version of AndroGel 1% from AbbVie. Par said Wednesday that its testosterone gel 1% product is available in 2.5g and 5g aluminum foil packets containing 25 mg or 50 mg of testosterone, respectively.
CVS makes strides in cutting tobacco use
CVS/pharmacy’s removal of tobacco products from its stores is showing its impact a year later. A study by the CVS Health Research Institute revealed a reduction in cigarette purchases over the past year, CVS Health said Thursday.
Lannett to buy Kremers Urban for $1.23 billion
Lannett Co. plans to acquire Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc., the U.S. specialty generic drug subsidiary of UCB S.A., in a $1.23 billion deal. Lannett said late Wednesday that the acquisition will add a diversified commercial product portfolio of 18 products.
Hershey offers Ice Breakers via Amazon Dash Button
Hershey Co. has made its Ice Breakers mints available via the Amazon Dash Button, a miniature device that makes it easier for consumers to reorder their favorite products.
Standley sheds light on value-based care
Rite Aid Corp. chairman and chief executive officer John Standley recently explained how retail pharmacies can promote value-based care in an opinion piece for the Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News on Philly.com.
Redux: 2015 Total Store Expo
If you weren’t able to get to the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo in Denver, or were there and missed out on some of the happenings, NACDS-TV has provided a recap segment of the conference.
Sam’s Club pharmacies to offer diabetes screenings
This month, Sam’s Club pharmacies plan to hold free diabetes screenings for club members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Wednesday that the screenings, to be offered on Sept.
Sandoz releases generic of Exelon patch in U.S.
Sandoz has launched a rivastigmine patch, a treatment for dementia, in the U.S. market. The Novartis subsidiary said Wednesday that its rivastigmine transdermal system is an authorized generic version of the Exelon patch, marketed by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corp.
Walgreens, UN vaccination drive gets under way
Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation have kicked off their annual “Get a Shot, Give a Shot” campaign, which aims to provide life-saving vaccines where they’re most needed to children worldwide.