Thrifty White Pharmacy’s Medication Synchronization program lifts the medication adherence rate well above the industry average for patients with chronic disease states, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.
Increased use of preferred pharmacy and limited pharmacy networks could save employers, Medicare and Medicaid $115 billion over the next decade, according to a study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
Policymakers should consider alternative strategies as they examine a proposal that would put thousands of common, hydrocodone-containing products under the same restrictions as morphine and opium and make it more difficult for consumers using those drugs legitimately to relieve chronic pain, accord
A report from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) urges continued collaboration among global stakeholders to squelch public health threats presented by "rogue" Internet drug outlets.
One Call Alert has landed retail distribution for its medical alarm system at a number of pharmacy chains.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has adopted Actavis Inc. as its new global name and has begun trading under a the symbol ACT on the New York Stock Exchange.
Next month, ChapStick will collaborate with the recently relaunched social media site Myspace to host a national, streamed live concert featuring Emeli Sandé and other rising stars. The Pfizer Consumer Healthcare lip balm brand said Thursday that the event, to be held Feb.
CVS Caremark Corp. has named CVS/pharmacy beauty retail veteran Cheryl Mahoney to a new post and hired Alex Perez-Tenessa to lead beauty and personal care merchandising.
Ther-Rx Corp. and Perrigo Co. have released Gynazole-1 vaginal cream to pharmacies for prescribing. A subsidiary of K-V Pharmaceutical Co., Ther-Rx said Thursday that Gynazole-1 (butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream 2%) is now available at national and regional retail pharmacy chains nationwide.
Senior citizens aren’t comfortable with mandatory mail order for their prescriptions, a national survey commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association reveals.
Canada’s Rexall drug chain has rolled out a new flagship private brand called Be.better.
MinuteClinic has entered a clinical affiliation with Barnabas Health in New Jersey for health care services in Monmouth and Ocean counties.
Hero Nutritionals has expanded its Yummi Bears children’s gummy vitamin line with two sugar-free vitamins.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has acquired Uteron Pharma SA, a Belgium-based developer of women’s health products. Watson said Wednesday that it has completed the deal, which includes an up-front cash payment of $150 million and up to $155 million in potential future milestone payments.
Pampers is enabling toddlers to stay in their Swaddlers diapers longer. The Procter & Gamble diaper brand said Wednesday that it’s launching Pampers Swaddlers, previously available only through size 3 (16 to 28 lbs.), in sizes 4 and 5 at Target stores nationwide.
Allergan Inc. plans to acquire MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc. in a deal valued at about $958 million. The drug companies said Tuesday evening that the transaction will be done through a cash tender offer followed by a second-step merger. The per-share cash offer price represents a 60% premium over
