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MaxorPlus implements Innovation’s PharmASSIST system

MaxorPlus implements Innovation’s PharmASSIST system

JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. –  Innovation, makers of PharmASSIST pharmacy automation solutions, today announced that MaxorPlus (Maxor) has implemented the firm’s PharmASSIST high volume pharmacy automation for its MXP mail order facility in Amarillo, Texas.

Medicare rolls out diabetes prevention program

Medicare rolls out diabetes prevention program

Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Almost half of Americans 65 and older have prediabetes, and many don’t know it.

McKesson HVS partners with Discount Drug Mart

McKesson HVS partners with Discount Drug Mart

McKesson High Volume Solutions (HVS) announced a pharmacy automation agreement with Discount Drug Mart, Inc., an Ohio-based retail drug store chain that operates more than 70 pharmacies in the state.

Novartis announces FDA approval of Gilenya

Novartis announces FDA approval of Gilenya

Novartis announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Gilenya (fingolimod) for the treatment of children and adolescents 10 to less than 18 years of age with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, making it the first disease-modifying therapy indicated for these patients.

Metro completes Coutu acquisition

Metro completes Coutu acquisition

Metro Inc. has completed its $4.5 billion ($3.6 billion U.S.) acquisition of the Jean Coutu Group, creating a food and drug retailer with more than  1,300 stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.