CVS: Rx adherence aids employee attendance
New research by CVS Caremark Corp. and Truven Health Analytics find that employees who stick to their medication regimens are less likely to miss work.
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Par Formulations lands first ANDA approval
Par Formulations Private Ltd., a subsidary of Par Pharmaceutical Cos., has received its first Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the Food and Drug Administration. The company said Friday that Par Formulations, formerly Edict Pharmaceuticals Private Ltd.
Watson to ship Plan B One-Step generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. is set to release Next Choice ONE DOSE (levonorgestrel 1.5 mg), an emergency contraceptive pill. The company said Friday that its Watson Laboratories Inc.
GE Lighting outfits Walgreens
GE Lighting recently helped Walgreen Co. upgrade general lighting across 80% of the chain’s drug store locations nationwide. GE said Thursday that when consumers walk the aisles their local Walgreens store, they will notics the difference from the new lighting.
Walgreens, CareOne pilot Rx program for seniors
CareOne and Walgreen Co. have partnered on program to provide day-of-discharge medications to patients before they leave its senior care centers and return home.
NACDS Foundation unveils Faculty Scholars inaugural class
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the 2012-13 inaugural class for its Faculty Scholars Program. Launched earlier this year, the Faculty Scholars Program aims to educate assistant professors from U.S.
Take Care Health opens clinic at Notre Dame
Take Care Health Systems has opened a wellness center on the University of Notre Dame campus.
NABP rogue online pharmacies
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Original Gourmet lollipops go pink to support cancer awareness
Original Gourmet Food Co. has announced its support for the National Breast Cancer Foundation and its battle against breast cancer.
Cardinal community pharmacy show gets under way
Cardinal Health Inc. has kicked off its Retail Business Conference (RBC), the company’s annual trade show for independent pharmacies, which has drawn more than 7,000 attendees. Cardinal said Thursday that this year’s RBC, which runs until July 14 in Orlando, Fla.
Walgreens tabs ex-McDonald’s CEO as chairman
Walgreen Co. has named James Skinner, former chief executive officer of McDonald’s, as nonexecutive chairman, succeeding Alan McNally.
Reckitt Benckiser bolsters product lineup
This month, Reckitt Benckiser is rolling out a trio of new cough/cold products.
Pernix rolls out Omeclamox-Pak to pharmacies
Pernix Therapeutics has released Omeclamox-Pak to pharmcies nationwide for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection and duodenal ulcer disease.
Poll: Bigger basket likely for back-to-school shoppers
Retailers can expect consumers to boost their spending for school supplies, clothing and other needs this back-to-school shopping season, according to a survey by PriceGrabber.
SXC, Catalyst name merged company Catamaran
Now merged, pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) SXC Health Solutions Corp. and Catalyst Health Solutions Inc. unveiled a new name and brand for the company: Catamaran.
NCPA video, website take aim at PBMs
The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched a video and a website that it said shines a light on wasteful practices by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that end up costing patients, employers and other health care stakeholders. NCPA said Wednesday that the website, WhoRunsMyDrugPlan.