Endo acquires rights to Natesto testosterone nasal gel
Endo International plc has purchased the rights to Natesto testosterone nasal gel from Trimel BioPharma SRL, a subsidiary of Trimel Pharmaceuticals Corp.
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Bayer Consumer Care’s Heist to retire
David Heist, director of industry affairs and customer relations at Bayer Consumer Care, has announced his retirement. In an e-mail message to industry colleagues on Monday, Heist said he plans to retire from Bayer on May 1, 2015. He has served in his current position at Bayer for 20 years.
Perrigo releases Protopic authorized generic
Perrigo Co. plc has launched an authorized generic version of Protopic Ointment 0.1% and 0.03%. Perrigo said Monday that it has begun shipping its generic product to pharmacies. Protopic Ointment (tacrolimus), from Astellas U.S. LLC, is indicated for the treatment of moderate to severe eczema.
McKesson to distribute generics to Omnicare
McKesson Corp. and Omnicare Inc. have expanded their distribution pact to include the sourcing and distribution of branded, specialty and generic pharmaceuticals. The companies said Monday that the new five-year distribution agreement extends to December 2019.
Drug chains make list of socially savvy retailers
Walgreens, CVS/pharmacy, Rite Aid and Good Neighbor Pharmacy are among the top 50 retailers in terms of social media influence according to a list created by Lithium Technologies, a provider of software to help companies connect with their customers.
NACDS part of coalition seeking cybersecurity legislation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a coalition of retail groups calling on Congress to develop legislation for prompt notification of sensitive data breaches.
Health Mart ‘town hall’ events to focus on Star Ratings
Health Mart plans to host its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement,” in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.
Consumers upbeat as holiday season approaches
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
Rite Aid ups ante in health care arena
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.
Affordable Care Act moves back into spotlight
Drug chains are doing their part to help people with the Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment, even as the Supreme Court hears a new challenge that could undermine the law. The court agreed this month to rule on claims that the government should not be able to subsidize health plans for
Pharmacy charts course in wake of midterm elections
As the dust settles around the results of the midterm congressional elections, the legislative outlook that emerges from analyzing the results is one that appears favorable to pharmacy even as several key supporters of the industry were defeated in their bids for reelection.
Rite Aid ups the ante in health care
A flurry of moves this month by Rite Aid Corp. further its growth as a retail health care company. First, Rite Aid unveiled plans to pilot walk-in HealthSpot telehealth stations in the greater Akron/Canton, Cleveland and Dayton/Springfield markets in Ohio.
Walgreens makes big bond offer
Moving another step closer to completing its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH, Walgreen Co. has announced bond offerings in the United States and Europe totaling more than $10 billion. This month, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
Consumers bullish as holidays near
With the nation’s economy growing at a solid pace and gasoline prices declining, there is growing sentiment among economists that consumer spending is going to pick up momentum.
Free health screening program expanded by CVS
CVS Health is bringing free health screenings to more cities in a major expansion of its Project Health wellness program.
Health Mart to stress Rx quality measures
Health Mart is hosting its second series of town hall meetings, “Pharmacy Quality Measures: Action Steps for Improvement.” The events will be held in 108 cities nationwide through early 2015.