Ex-NCPA president testifies on compounding
Former National Community Pharmacists Association president Joseph Harmison testified at a House committee hearing that examined regulation of pharmacy compounding.
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Lafley returns as P&G’s CEO; McDonald to retire
A.G. Lafley has rejoined Procter & Gamble Co. as president and chief executive officer, taking over those posts from Robert McDonald, who is retiring. A.G. Lafley P&G announced the move late Thursday and said it’s effective immediately.
Longtime Forest Labs CEO plans to retire
Howard Solomon is slated to retire as president and chief executive officer of Forest Laboratories Inc. at the end of this year. Forest Labs said Thursday that Solomon will step down as president and CEO on Dec. 31. He is expected to remain as chairman through the 2014 annual general meeting, at
Perrigo’s stock to move to NYSE
Perrigo Co. is transferring its U.S. common stock listing to the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) from the Nasdaq Global Select Market. The company said Thursday that it expects to start trading on the NYSE on June 6 under its current stock symbol, "PRGO.
Walgreens shuts tornado-damaged store in Okla.
Walgreen Co. said one of its stores in Moore, Okla., has been temporarily closed after sustaining severe damage from this week’s devastating tornado. Meanwhile, CVS Caremark Corp. reported Thursday that its two drug store locations and walk-in health clinic in Moore are open.
Duchesnay USA releases morning sickness pill
Duchesnay USA has shipped Diclegis, a medication for morning sickness, to pharmacies nationwide.
NACDS: Don’t force TRICARE patients to mail order
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has urged a House committee to reject proposals that could force military families and veterans to get prescriptions via mail order, possibly hiking costs for the TRICARE program.
Ralphs, Vons pharmacies provide diabetes guidance
Ralphs and Vons pharmacies have partnered with UnitedHealthcare and the YMCA to help Los Angeles County employees and their families prevent and manage diabetes. UnitedHealthcare said late Tuesday that Ralphs, a Kroger Co. supermarket chain, and Vons, a Safeway Inc.
Lawmakers back pharmacy deliveries of diabetes supplies
Forty-three U.S. representatives are questioning Medicare’s decision to prohibit community pharmacies from providing same-day home delivery of diabetes testing supplies to homebound seniors. The National Community Pharmacists Association said Wednesday that the congressmen, led by Reps.
Elite Pharmaceuticals COO to step down
Chris Dick, president and chief operating officer at Elite Pharmaceuticals Inc., plans to leave those posts and the company’s board of directors later this month. Elite said Tuesday that the change will become effective on May 24.
Bartell Drugs acquires pair of pharmacies
Bartell Drugs has bought two pharmacies from The Everett Clinic, a physician group practice based in Everett, Wash. Plans call for Bartell Drugs to begin operating the two pharmacies, in Marysville and Everett, Wash., on June 10, the Seattle-area drug chain said Tuesday.
NACDS chimes in as Congress eyes Medicare reform
With congressional hearings this week on reforming Medicare, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has provided comment on community pharmacy’s role in the success of the 10-year-old Medicare Part D prescription drug program and called for program enhancements focused on the quality and affo
PCAB shifts to unannounced inspections of compounding pharmacies
The Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB) has approved a policy of unannounced surveys of pharmacies up for renewal and on an interim basis.
RxAlly presents pharmacist-led health care delivery model
RxAlly has published a white paper that delineates an individualized, health care delivery model for pharmacists.
Loblaw launches pharmacist BP check program
Loblaw Cos. has introduced a blood pressure monitoring program at its supermarket pharmacies.
Kellogg appoints U.S. sales president
Darcey Macken has been promoted to president of U.S. sales at Kellogg Co. Macken, currently senior vice president of customer development for U.S. sales, will succeed Mark Wagner, who plans to retire from Kellogg on Dec. 31 after more than 30 years of service at the company. Soon Darcey will meet