Webinars explain e-prescribing of controlled substances
A coalition of southeastern Michigan-based employers and health insurers is offering pharmacists and doctors free webinars on electronic prescribing of controlled substances.
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Thrifty White enlists Rx pouch dispensing system
Thrifty White Pharmacy has been able to hone its pharmacy workflow and develop innovative medication programs for patients with the help of an automated image verification and collation system from TCGRx.
Drug chains give Hurricane Sandy recovery update
The nation’s largest drug chains — Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. — report that they have reopened nearly all the stores impacted by Hurricane Sandy. And as drug store operations begin to return to normal, the three chains continue to do what they can to aid the recovery
NACDS-PAC tallies 2012 election performance
If the results of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores polication action committee is any indication, pharmacy advocates’ efforts to engage with candidates leading up to the 2012 elections have paid off.
Qualitest recalls lots of painkiller
Qualitest has voluntarily recalled 101 lots of hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen tablets (10 mg/500 mg) because of the potential for oversized pills.
Zephrex-D decongestant formulated to prevent illicit use
Westport Pharmaceuticals has launched Zephrex-D, a tamper-resistant pseudoephedrine-based decongestant, at retail stores and pharmacies in the St. Louis area and throughout Missouri. The tablets feature tamper-resistant packaging.
Ontario pharmacists question OxyContin generic
The Ontario Pharmacists’ Association (OPA) has come out in support the provincial government’s call for Health Canada to defer the approval of generic OxyContin, a narcotic painkiller.
Physicians Formula shareholders OK sale to Markwins
Shareholders of Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. have approved the company’s acquisition by Markwins International Corp. The companies said the $75 million acquisition deal, announced in late September, was given the green light Thursday at Physicians Formula’s stockholder meeting.
CVS stores roll out Nail HQ kiosks
CVS/pharmacy has begun deploying special nail care kiosks, called Nail HQ, in more than 2,000 stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart boosts support for women’s health
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. saw proceeds for its annual fundraising campaign in support of women’s health rise nearly 31% this year. The Canadian drug chain said Thursday that its 2012 Tree of Life initiative, part of the the Shoppers Drug Mart WOMEN platform, raised more than $2.
Becton Dickinson names Kozy as COO
William Kozy has been appointed chief operating officer at Becton, Dickinson & Co. (BD). The medical device, equipment and supplies company said Tuesday that Kozy adds the COO title to his current position of executive vice president.
Quick Care Clinics open at Jewel-Osco pharmacies
Edward Hospital today opened two Quick Care Clinics at Jewel-Osco supermarket pharmacies outside metropolitan Chicago. The health care provider said the clinics, located in Supervalu Inc. Jewel-Osco stores in Naperville and Romeoville, Ill.
Lawmakers speak out for home delivery of diabetes supplies
Lawmakers drew praise from the National Community Pharmacists Association by calling on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to continue allowing community pharmacies to provide same-day home delivery of diabetes test supplies to certain Medicare patients.
CVS retail operations execs get new assignments
CVS/pharmacy has announced new leadership assignments for its retail field organization.
Pfizer’s Xeljanz arthritis drug approved
Pfizer Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market Xeljanz, a medication for rheumatoid arthritis. The company said Wednesday that Xeljanz (tofacitinib citrate) represents the first new oral disease-modifying antirheumatic drug for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in over 10 years.
DJ duo NERVO becomes new CoverGirls
Electronic dance music DJ duo NERVO has been signed up as the newest CoverGirls. The Procter & Gamble makeup brand said the music stars, who are sisters, bring a "beauty with an edge" flair and make their public debut as CoverGirls on Wednesday "spinning in style" at a CoverGirl-sponsored event in