Innovation appoints gov’t, professional services exec
Phil Samples has joined Innovation as vice president of government and professional services.
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Drug chains can improve pharmacist engagement
Patients expect prompt attention and a concise dialogue with the pharmacist, yet the degree of engagement varies widely by pharmacy type, research from Boehringer Ingelheim shows.
AmerisourceBergen lands California Rx supply pact
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has been awarded a major pharmaceutical wholesale contract by the state of California. The California Department of General Services (DGS) said late Thursday that the new drug supply pact, awarded to the pharmaceutical distributor’s AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.
Ex-defense secretary to keynote NACDS Annual Meeting
Robert Gates, who served as secretary of defense under presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the 2013 NACDS Annual Meeting. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced Gates as the speaker on Friday.
Walgreens to carry Televisa products for Hispanic consumers
Walgreen Co. plans to sell health and wellness items from Televisa Consumer Products (TCP) as part of an effort to engage Hispanic customers and gain more insight into the Hispanic community.
Prilosec OTC picks winner for flavor contest
With the help of comedian Larry the Cable Guy, Prilosec OTC has a winner for its Wild American Flavor Sweepstakes.
Parata to sponsor pharmacy business conference
For the second straight year, Parata Systems is sponsoring the 2013 Independent Pharmacy Business Growth Conference. The pharmacy automation company aims to showcase its entire suite of solutions at the event, which will be held by Pharmacy Development Services (PDS) on Feb.
Robitussin tool tracks cough activity
It’s peak cold and flu season for the people of Chicago and Philadelphia, according to Robitussin’s CoughCast tool.
PhRMA: Biopharmaceutical pipeline looks promising
A report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) describes the biopharmaceutical pipeline as "innovative and robust," with a high percentage of possible first-in-class medicines and therapies for diseases with limited treatment options.
CVS, UFCW agree to union vote in California
CVS Caremark Corp. and United Food & Commercial Workers (UFCW) have agreed to allow CVS/pharmacy employees in three major California markets to vote on whether they want union representation.
Rite Aid, Safeway add to flu vaccine supply
Rite Aid Corp. and Safeway Inc. have procured hundreds of thousands of additional flu vaccinations as many states continue to report significant flu activity. Rite Aid said Thursday it has obtained over 400,000 more seasonal flu shots, which started arriving in stores earlier this week.
U.S. child vaccination schedule deemed safe
A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) said a review of the federal childhood immunization schedule attests to its safety.
Drug chains work to meet flu shot demand
The nation’s largest drug chains are working to keep their stores supplied with flu vaccine as customer demand surges amid what’s shaping up to be an unexpectedly severe flu season.
Oral antiseptic spray billed as flu prevention aid
Oasis Consumer Healthcare has introduced Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray, which the company said is making a timely debut during a severe flu season.
AstraZeneca announces senior exec changes
AstraZeneca has made management changes that include an expanded membership of its senior executive team.
Meijer COO appointed as president
Meijer has named chief operating officer J.K. Symancyk as president of the company, taking over from Mark Murray, who has been appointed to the newly formed position of co-chief executive officer. The food and drug retailer said Tuesday that Symancyk will begin in the president’s role on Feb. 3.