AmerisourceBergen begins distribution to Walgreens
It’s a new era for AmerisourceBergen Corp., which today officially became the primary supplier of branded drugs to Walgreen Co. and its more than 8,100 drug stores nationwide.
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Upsher-Smith to ship morphine ER capsules
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. plans to make morphine sulfate extended-release capsules (CII) commercially available on Sept. 4. The pharmaceutical company said Thursday that the release will mark the first generic entrant for the 10-mg ER morphine sulfate capsule dosage strength.
Kellogg’s shakes offer on-the-go breakfast option
Kellogg Co. is promoting its Kellogg’s To Go Breakfast Shakes as a new, on-the-go nutritious solution for "breakfast skippers.
Canadian food/drug retail market in state of flux
The prelude to Loblaw Cos.’ blockbuster deal to buy Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. reflects pressures that are shaking up the playing field in Canada’s food and drug retail market. Loblaw’s proposal to buy Shoppers Drug Mart would merge Canada’s largest grocery and pharmacy retailers. Expansion by huge U.
Albertsons begins flu vaccine program
Albertsons LLC has started offering flu shots without an appointment at its pharmacy locations.
ScriptPro systems to incorporate biometrics
ScriptPro and Xelios Biometrics have into a multiyear licensing act in which Xelios will supply biometric authentication technology for ScriptPro’s pharmacy automation and management systems.
MinuteClinic adds locations in Virginia
MinuteClinic has opened its first location in southwestern Virginia and soon plans more clinics in the area. The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Thursday that the new MinuteClinic inside its CVS/pharmacy store in Christiansburg, Va.
Wolters Kluwer Health rolls out Price Rx Pro Plus
Wolters Kluwer Health has released Medi-Span Price Rx Pro Plus, a new offering in its suite of Price Rx solutions.
Catalina Health acquired by inVentiv Health
Digital media company Catalina has sold its Catalina Health division to inVentiv Health, a global provider of clinical, commercial and consulting services to the life sciences industry. Catalina said late Wednesday that it closed the deal Oct.
PTCB revamps pharmacy tech certification exam
An updated Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE) is slated to be introduced by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) on Nov. 1.
No7 introduces Lift & Luminate Day & Night Serum
Next month, Boots plans to extend its No7 skin care line in the United States with Lift & Luminate Day & Night Serum. The company said Wednesday that the two-step system targets the three main signs of aging — uneven skin tone, the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and the loss of
iMedicare grows pharmacy base for Medicare Part D tool
iMedicare, a comparison platform for Medicare prescription drug plans, is now available in 500 pharmacies nationwide. The company said Wednesday that its Medicare decision-making technology helps thousands of seniors enroll in affordable drug benefit plans and health insurance coverage.
Wet Platinum earns key FDA designation
Wet Platinum Premium Personal Lubricant has gained Section 510(k) medical device approval from the Food and Drug Administration. Trigg Laboratories Inc.
In Pennsylvania, pharmacist immunization bill gains momentum
A pharmacy-focused coalition is calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to support legislation that would facilitate access to vaccines for school-age children and teens.
Shoppers Drug Mart unveils new beautyBOUTIQUE
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has opened the latest iteration of its beautyBOUTIQUE store-within-store concept in Toronto. CEO Domenic Pilla introduces the new beautyBOUTIQUE iat the chain’s Toronto Eaton Centre store.
Walgreens enters clinical affiliation in Orlando
Walgreen Co.’s Healthcare Clinics has affiliated with Orlando Health, a central Florida health care group, to provide coordinated care and expanded health services.