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.
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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.
Endo to purchase Boca Pharmacal
In another example of pharmaceutical industry consolidation, Endo Health Solutions — through its Qualitest subsidiary — is acquiring privately held Boca Pharmacal, a specialty generic drug firm, for $225 million in cash.
Giant Food Stores opens new health clinic
Giant Food Stores has opened its fourth in-store health clinic, in Levittown, Pa. Services at the Levittown Giant store’s clinic are provided by Aria Health professionals.
RxAlly pharmacy alliance shut down
RxAlly, an alliance of more than 22,000 independent and regional pharmacies and Walgreen Co., has closed. The company, launched in February 2012, ceased operations on Friday, according to a statement on its website.
Akorn to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal
Akorn Inc. plans to acquire Hi-Tech Pharmacal Co. for $640 million in a move to expand its eye drug portfolio to oral liquids and ointments. Akorn said Tuesday that the all-cash deal will make it the third-largest U.S.
Neat Feat introduces sport orthotic sandals
Neat Feat Products has launched Neat Zori, which it describes as a modern sport version of the traditional Japanese thong (flip-flop) Zori.
Edge relaunches ‘Irritation’ social media campaign
Energizer Personal Care have brought back Edge Irritation Solutions, an Edge shave gel campaign aimed at alleviating irritations for men "one tweet at a time.
Advil extends line with film-coated tablets
Pfizer Consumer Healthcare has expanded its Advil pain relief lineup with fast-acting Advil Film Coated tablets. Advil Film Coated comes in tablet and capsule forms and in a premium white box. The company said Monday that the new product marks the U.S.
Amgen to buy Onyx for $10.4 billion
Amgen plans to acquire oncology specialist Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at $10.4 billion overall. Under the acquisition agreement, announced Sunday evening, Amgen will purchase all of the outstanding shares of Onyx at $125 per share in cash. Net of estimated Onyx cash, the purchase
Drug chains kick off flu shot initiatives
With the back-to-school season in full swing, the nation’s largest drug chains have gotten their annual flu shot programs under way. Walgreen Co.