Five pharmacy trade groups have written to Congress to voice their opposition to an amendment to the Food and Drug Administration Safety Innovation Act, saying it could delay patients timely relief from chronic pain and hike drug costs.
Fresh research by Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. reveals that a more personal, precise approach to improving medication adherence is more successful.
Procter & Gamble Co. has finalized the sale of its Pringles snack business to Kellogg Co. for nearly $2.7 billion. P&G said Thursday that with the cash transaction, effective June 1, it expects an after-tax gain of $1.4 billion to $1.5 billion, or 47 cents to 50 cents per share.
Mylan Inc. has released atorvastatin calcium tablets, a generic version of Pfizer’s Lipitor tablets for treating high cholesterol. Mylan said Tuesday that its Mylan Laboratories Ltd.
Kraft Foods Inc. is debuting a gum with package and stick designs aimed at teenagers. Considered as Kraft’s most significant gum launch in years, iD gum is a subbrand of the company’s Stride gum and comes in similar packaging. However, the 14-stick packs of iD display original art, and each stick is
Mitchell-Vance Laboratories LLC’s ScarAway scar treatment has been added to the mix in nearly 800 more food/drug stores and other retail outlets nationwide. Company executives said that new outlets carrying the product include stores operated by Harris Teeter Inc., Shopko Stores Operating Co.
Hershey Co. is readying more new products and promotions after having already launched a spate of new items this year. Seven products have made their debut in 2012, and another — Hershey’s Simple Pleasures Chocolate — is shipping this month.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has taken its website offline after it was attacked and defaced. APhA said Thursday that the attack on its site, pharmacist.com, occurred during the evening of May 28 and was perpetrated "by an unknown individual or group.
Next month Sam’s Club pharmacies will offer free health checks for men in recognition of Men’s Health Month in June.
Take Care Health Systems has added new diagnostic tests and administrative physicals to its menu of primary health care services. The Walgreen Co. retail health clinic subsidiary also has affiliated with The Valley Health System in southern Nevada.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Community Pharmacists Association and American Pharmacists Association (APhA), have made recommendations to the Food and Drug Administration aimed at facilitating the entry of lower-cost products into the biologic and specialty pharmaceutical m
The board of trustees of the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) has voted to endorse the California Cancer Research Act.
In response to new state regulations, Rite Aid has broadened the range of vaccines it provides in West Virginia. Rite Aid said West Virginia has implemented new rules that allow Rite Aid pharmacists to administer more immunizations at its stores in the state.
Smartphones are the new thing in efficient, on-the-go and interactive pharmacy patient services.
Next month, Rite Aid Corp. president and chief executive officer John Standley will be adding the title of chairman. Rite Aid said late Friday that Standley, who is already a member of the drug chain’s board, will become chairman on June 21 at the company’s annual shareholders meeting.
Food and drug retailer Haggen Inc. has hired Guy DiPasqua as vice president of pharmacy. The company said DiPasqua brings more than 34 years in pharmacy operations in a leadership role, including as a lead for Sav-on and Osco Pharmacy operations, as well as the Target Corp.
