Walgreens shifts employees to health insurance exchange
Walgreen Co. plans to transition more than 160,000 employees to company-sponsored health insurance offered through a private exchange.
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Poll: ‘Just OK’ doesn’t cut it with Rx customers
Though drug chains are the busiest retail pharmacy operators, Publix Pharmacy is North America’s favorite in terms of customer satisfaction, according to a survey of more than 3,600 consumers by Market Force Information, a provider of customer intelligence solutions.
Lidoderm generic launched by Actavis
Actavis Inc. has released a generic version of Lidoderm (lidocaine topical patch 5%). The company said Monday that it launched the generic product as part of an exclusive settlement agreement with Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Teikoku Seiyaku Co. Ltd.
Dr. Smith’s ointment goes nationwide at Walgreens
Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment was joined by entrepreneur and television personality Bill Rancic to mark the baby care brand’s launch in Walgreens drug stores nationwide.
Survey: XyliMelts help dry mouth sufferers sleep
Users of XyliMelts for Dry Mouth are sleeping better thanks to the product’s delivery mechanism, according to a study done on behalf of manufacturer OraHealth.
Bartell Drugs commences flu vaccination program
Bartell Drugs has begun its annual seasonal flu vaccination effort, offering flu vaccines at its stores and through an off-site flu clinic program serving area businesses and retirement communities.
Orexo rolls out Zubsolv to pharmacies
Providing another option for people addicted to painkillers, Orexo U.S. Inc. has released Zubsolv sublingual tablets to U.S. pharmacies.
Jean Coutu stores serve up free wireless access
The Jean Coutu Group is now providing free access to the wireless network in most of its drug stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.
Court gives nod to Loblaw-Shoppers Drug Mart deal
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has approved Loblaw Cos.’ deal to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. Shoppers Drug Mart said Monday that completion of the $12.
Rolaids antacid returns to U.S. stores
Sanofi US and its Chattem Inc. consumer health business have reintroduced Rolaids to stores across the United States. In its return to U.S. stores, Rolaids now comes in a liquid form as well as in tablets.
Pampers upgrades diaper product line
Pampers has launched major upgrades across its entire line of diapers, training pants and wipes. Among the upgrades, Pampers Swaddlers is now available in a size 5.
Medical Pharmacies Group to buy specialty Rx, medical supplies seller
Medical Pharmacies Group Ltd. (MPGL) plans to acquire Desjardins Healthcare Group, a leading wholesaler and retailer of specialty pharmacy services, medical supplies and equipment in Ontario. Terms of the agreement, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
First Walgreens store in Virgin Islands opens doors
This past weekend Walgreen Co. opened its first drug store in the U. S. Virgin Islands, on St. Thomas. Walgreens said that John deJongh, governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, helped cut the ribbon in a grand opening ceremony for the 18,000-square-foot store on Saturday.
Actavis releases Opana ER generic
Actavis Inc. has begun shipping oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid painkiller, in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg.
CVS, HHS chief unveil health insurance assistance
CVS Caremark Corp. announced an information and outreach program to help customers better understand new health insurance benefits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during a store visit in Orlando, Fla., by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Sam’s Club to provide diabetes screenings
This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to host diabetes-focused health screenings at its pharmacy locations nationwide. The Walmart warehouse club chain said that on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.