Valeant makes changes to executive team
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has instituted a series of leadership and organizational changes, including an expansion of its executive committee and the duties of some senior executives.
Pharmacy
McKesson Canada Rx banners partner with Centric Health
The Guardian and I.D.A. independent pharmacy banners of McKesson Canada have entered into 10-year business development, technology and supply pacts with health care services provider Centric Health Corp. Centric Health said Monday that under the agreements Guardian and I.D.A.
Perrigo finalizes sale of vitamins business to IVC
Perrigo Co. plc has wrapped up the sale of its U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business to International Vitamin Corp. (IVC). The cash deal, terms of which weren’t disclosed, was announced in late June.
Durbin helps Walgreens launch drug take-back program
Sen. Dick Durbin (D., Ill.), assistant minority leader in the U.S. Senate, visited a Walgreens store in Chicago as the drug chain continued its nationwide rollout of medication disposal kiosks to help fight drug abuse and misuse. Walgreens said Durbin’s visit Monday to its 111 S. Halsted St.
Mylan closes acquisition of Meda
Mylan N.V. has completed its $9.9 billion deal to acquire Sweden-based Meda AB. Mylan had received Federal Trade Commission clearance for the transaction in late July. The deal was announced in February.
Giant Eagle to deploy PharmaSmart BP kiosks
Giant Eagle is deploying PharmaSmart blood pressure kiosks at its 217 supermarkets and in-store pharmacies. PharmaSmart International Inc.
EPA pharmaceutical waste rule examined
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed steps to streamline the process surrounding the disposal and handling of hazardous pharmaceutical waste for all health care facilities that dispense pharmaceuticals as set forth by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
Fred’s looks to energize pharmacy business
Pharmacy is a pillar of the action plan at Fred’s Inc. in the wake of sales declines in July and the fiscal 2016 second quarter. Fred’s said July sales fell 7% to $154 million from $165.6 million a year earlier. Same-store sales for the month were down 4.6% versus a 0.7% uptick
Rite Aid’s Health Dialog, RediClinic name CFO
Jeff Fields has joined Rite Aid Corp. subsidiaries Health Dialog and RediClinic as chief financial officer.
Immunizations: Linking awareness, access via education
When my children were younger, reminders about vaccinations were inescapable. Notifications come by way of regular pediatrician visits, health forms to be completed to enroll in school, and checklists on every Boy Scout camp or sports-participation medical form.
Walgreens: Interventions can make difference
Pharmacist interventions and benefit plan designs with low co-payments can help improve adherence to cholesterol-lowering drugs for patients in minority communities, according to a new study developed by Walgreens and the University of Chicago.
Giant Eagle earns specialty pharmacy accreditation
Giant Eagle Pharmacy has received full Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation from health care standards body URAC. Giant Eagle Inc. said this week that the designation attests to the quality and service provided by its specialty pharmacy operation.
Allergan sells Anda to Teva for $500 million
Another large deal has been struck between Allergan plc and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. The companies on Wednesday announced the sale of Allergan’s Anda Inc. distribution business to Teva for $500 million.
Mayne Pharma closes $625 million generics buy
Mayne Pharma has completed its purchase of a package of generic drug products from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and Allergan plc. Mayne said Wednesday that under the $652 million deal, announced in late June, it takes ownership of 37 approved and five filed generic pharmaceutical products.
Teva, Allergan complete $39 billion generics deal
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has closed its acquisition of the Allergan plc generics business. The companies said Tuesday that under the deal, announced last July, Allergan receives $33.4 billion in cash and 100.3 million shares of Teva stock, valued at $5.
Ateb patient care portal to incorporate EQuIPP data
Ateb Inc. plans to integrate pharmacy performance and measurement data from the Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) EQuIPP system into its Patient Management Access Portal (PMAP).