NCPA helps create pharmacist care network in Missouri
The National Community Pharmacists Association is participating in an initiative to form a pharmacist care network across Missouri.
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Aquafina serves up new FlavorSplash beverages
Aquafina has unveiled a new line of sparkling water beverages and liquid water enhancers.
Hershey adds to Halloween lineup
Hershey Co. is introducing eight new items for its roster of Halloween treats.
Bartell Drugs set to open next-gen store
Later this month, Bartell Drugs plans to open one of its largest stores in the Greenwood neighborhood of north central Seattle. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said Tuesday that the store, which replaces a smaller location, is slated to open its doors on Oct.
Jean Coutu gains stake in home care provider
The Medicus Group, in which Canadian drug chain Jean Coutu Group owns a 50% stake, is acquiring Oxybec Sante-Confort, a Quebec-based provider of home care products and services. Under the deal announced Monday, Jean Coutu Group and Medicus’ owning Bleau family will each own 47.
Rite Aid tool provides Part D assistance
With open enrollment for Medicare Part D approaching, Rite Aid Corp. plans to again offer its Medicare Advisor tool to help seniors compare and select a Medicare prescription drug plan (PDP). The drug chain said Tuesday that Medicare Advisor will be provided in stores and online for the Oct. 15 to
Pharmaca reaches out to children through Vitamin Angels
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has served nearly 400,000 children through its partnership with Vitamin Angels, a nonprofit group that raises funds to help at-risk populations gain access to life-saving and life-changing micronutrients.
WellPoint launches preferred Rx network for Medicare plans
Health benefits provider WellPoint Inc. announced that it has launched a preferred pharmacy network for most Medicare drug plans in 2014. The company said Tuesday that the preferred pharmacy network encompasses Rite Aid, Walmart and Kroger Co.
APhA urges consumers to ‘Know Your Pharmacist’
The message of the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) as it kicks off the annual American Pharmacists Month campaign is ringing truer as the nation’s health care landscape is set to change.
Walgreens reports robust results for fiscal 2013
Walgreen Co. reported a surge in earnings and record sales for its 2013 fiscal year, fueled in part by a strong fourth quarter. Walgreens said Tuesday that it closed out the year ended Aug. 31 with sales of $72.2 billion, up 0.8% from $71.6 billion last year. Net earnings for the year
McKesson hires new CFO
James Beer has joined McKesson Corp. as executive vice president and chief financial officer. The pharmaceutical distributor said Monday that Beer is slated to start at the company on Oct. 9.
Regulator clears Actavis acquisition of Warner Chilcott
The Irish High Court has approved Actavis Inc.’s $8.5 billion deal to acquire Dublin-based Warner Chilcott. The pharmaceutical companies said Monday that they have now obtained all regulatory approvals need to wrap up the transaction.
Advil scores marketing pact with NHL
Advil has been named an official partner and the official pain reliever of the National Hockey League and the NHL’s 30 athletic trainers in North America for the 2013-14 season.
Mylan releases generic of Vfend
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched voriconazole for oral suspension (40 mg/ml), an antifungal medicine. Mylan said Monday that its product is the first generic version of Pfizer’s Vfend for Oral Suspension. Voriconazole for oral suspension (40 mg/ml), a triazole antifungal drug, had U.S.
Good Neighbor ranks No. 1 in pharmacy satisfaction study
Drug store franchises, supermarkets and mass merchants lead the field in terms of pharmacy customer satisfaction, with AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy rating highest overall, according to the J.D. Power 2013 U.S. Pharmacy Study.
Amneal to buy generics from Actavis
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC plans to acquire four generic drug products from Actavis Inc. Terms of the cash deal weren’t disclosed.