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Fred’s Pharmacy ramps up telehealth access

Fred’s Pharmacy ramps up telehealth access

CANTON, Miss.  ─ Fred’s Inc. is expanding access to telehealth services at its in-store pharmacies. Technology provider TelehealthONE said it will roll out its telehealth kiosks to more Fred’s Pharmacy locations.

Lovell Drugs to offer skin cancer scans

Lovell Drugs to offer skin cancer scans

Skin cancer screening is coming to Lovell Drugs through an agreement with MedX Health Corp. and the Ontario Telemedicine Network (OTN). Plans call for the 12-store Canadian drug chain to offer in-pharmacy scanning of skin moles and lesions at its locations in Oshawa and Whitby, Ontario.

New approach to Rx hits N.Y. market: Capsule

New approach to Rx hits N.Y. market: Capsule

Innovation is key in the pharmacy industry, and one new company is using innovation to distinguish itself in this very competitive field. Capsule, which opened in New York City last month, is a digital start-up focusing on the home delivery of prescription drugs.

Mylan releases Cleocin generic in U.S.

Mylan releases Cleocin generic in U.S.

Mylan N.V. has launched clindamycin palmitate hydrochloride oral solution 75 mg/5 ml, an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said Friday that its product is a generic version of Cleocin solution by Pharmacia/Upjohn (Pfizer) .

NACDS extends point-of-care testing tour

NACDS extends point-of-care testing tour

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is extending for the second consecutive summer a national tour that trains pharmacists to train their colleagues in administering point-of-care testing in community pharmacies.

Genoa opens its 300th pharmacy

Genoa opens its 300th pharmacy

Behaviorial health specialist Genoa has opened its 300th pharmacy location, in Tamarac, Fla. Genoa said Thursday that its new pharmacy is located inside the Henderson Behavioral Health center.

Thrifty White expands specialty pharmacy pact

Thrifty White expands specialty pharmacy pact

Thrifty White Pharmacy and Diplomat Pharmacy have expanded their current specialty pharmacy agreement to include Thrifty White’s affiliated pharmacies. Thrifty White said Tuesday that the new program with Flint, Mich.

Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets

Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets

Mylan N.V. has launched doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets (200 mg), an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said its doxycycline product is a generic version of Doryx 200-mg delayed-release tablets from Mayne Pharma.