AmerisourceBergen relaunches health care website
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has redesigned its knowledgedriven.com educational website for the health care community, including pharmaceutical manufacturers, health care providers and pharmacies.
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Watson gets OK for children’s asthma drug
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for budesonide inhalation suspension 0.25mg/2ml and 0.5mg/2ml (unit-dose ampules), an asthma medication for children.
Surescripts: Minnesota is top e-prescribing state
Minnesota achieved the nation’s highest rate of electronic prescription use during 2011, according to Surescripts. The e-prescribing network said Tuesday that Minnesota achieved the No. 1 ranking in its 7th annual Safe-Rx Awards. Prescribers in Minnesota routed 61% of prescriptions electronically.
NCPA rejects credit card fee settlement
The board of directors of the National Community Pharmacists Association has voted against a proposed settlement of a lawsuit brought by retailers and trade groups against Visa, MasterCard and banks over credit-card swipe fees.
Walgreens completes first step of Alliance Boots deal
Walgreen Co. has finalized its initial investment in Alliance Boots, under which the U.S. drug chain is buying a 45% equity stake in the global pharmacy and health and beauty aids retailer for $6.7 billion in cash and stock.
NACDS backs bill to close online sales tax loophole
Calling for a more level playing field, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has endorsed legislation that would enable states to collect sales tax on purchases made via online retailers and other remote vendors.
Rite Aid comp-store sales back on upside
Comparable-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. grew in July after experiencing a dip the previous month. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended July 28, same-store sales edged up 0.5% year over year. The company reported a 1% decrease in same-store sales for June, which was the drug
Walgreens’ e-commerce chief joins Express board
Sona Chawla, president of e-commerce at Walgreen Co., has been appointed to the board of directors at Express Inc. The specialty apparel retailer said late Wednesday that Chawla will also serve on the company’s compensation and governance committee. "I am pleased to welcome Sona to the Board.
Multimedia blitz planned for Topricin
Topical BioMedics Inc. is set to kick off a national media campaign to promote its Topricin line of natural biomedicine pain relief and healing creams.
Take Care pilots app for mobile appointments
Take Care Health Systems has begun piloting a consumer health care application that enables mobile and online appointment scheduling services. The Walgreen Co.
RH Labs to roll out personal massager line to mass chains
Starting this fall, RH Laboratories will bring three models from sex expert Dr. Laura Berman’s line of personal massagers to food, drug and mass retailers.
MinuteClinic, American Heart Association target high BP
MinuteClinic has partnered with the American Heart Association to improve the identification, treatment and management of high blood pressure.
RxAlly’s new CIO has PharmD
Pharmacy alliance RxAlly has appointed Michael Groh as chief information officer. As CIO, Groh will oversee RxAlly’s technology and data initiatives, the company said Tuesday.
AmerisourceBergen lands pact with Express Scripts
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has entered a multiyear agreement to supply pharmaceuticals to Express Scripts Inc., which has opted to let its current distribution pact with Cardinal Health Inc. lapse. AmerisourceBergen said Tuesday that under the three-year deal, it will supply about $18.
Tre Milano obtains court order vs. Amazon
Tre Milano said a California court has ordered online retail giant Amazon to send notice to more than 20,000 consumers who may have bought counterfeit versions of the InStyler rotating hair iron.
Luden’s promotion seeks best jingle
Throat lozenges brand Luden’s is calling on online voters in its search for the best original jingle based on the theme, "Surprisingly Soothing, Simply Delicious!".