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House committee approves consumer health savings bill

House committee approves consumer health savings bill

The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday took an important step toward reinstating consumers’ ability to purchase over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines with tax-preferred savings accounts, including Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).

Walgreens, Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society team

Walgreens, Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society team

Walgreens announced this week a new collaboration with Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to enable research in tough-to-treat cancers and increase access to care with a pledge to contribute more than $25 million to the organizations, collectively, over the next five years.

CVS Pharmacy expands medication disposal program in Massachusetts

CVS Pharmacy expands medication disposal program in Massachusetts

In its continuing commitment to help build healthier communities, CVS Health announced the expansion of its safe medication disposal program, giving customers access to safer, easier and more convenient drug disposal options at every CVS Pharmacy location in Massachusetts at no cost.

Sanofi recalls Zantac in the U.S. and Canada

Sanofi recalls Zantac in the U.S. and Canada

Sanofi announced on Friday that it was recalling the over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac in the United States and Canada, a month after the Food and Drug Administration first alerted the public that versions of the drug contained low levels of a cancer-causing contaminant.

Centene, Walgreens and RxAdvance partner

Centene, Walgreens and RxAdvance partner

DEERFIELD, Ill. – Centene Corp., Walgreens and RxAdvance announced on Thursday a strategic partnership to introduce an innovative model for pharmacy management that aims to increase transparency, enhance customer experience and ultimately result in better health outcomes at lower costs.

Currus names Robert Tinsley new CEO

Currus names Robert Tinsley new CEO

TOPEKA, Kan. – Robert Tinsley has been named chief executive officer of Currus (formerly Kansas Independent Pharmacy Service Corp.), succeeding Pete Stern, who is retiring after 29 years.