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Rx DrugSAFE to be sold at CVS stores
Rx Safes Inc. has landed distribution for its Rx DrugSAFE secure home medication safe at CVS/pharmacy. Plans call for Rx DrugSAFE to become available initially at select CVS drug stores in New York and Nevada, with a larger rollout slated later on, Rx Safes said Tuesday.
Kmart launches prescription discount program
A new program from Kmart aims to make it easier for uninsured or underinsured consumers to afford certain prescription drugs and other pharmacy products and services.
Greenstone launches Colestid authorized generic
Greenstone LLC has released colestipol hydrochloride granules for oral suspension, a cholesterol-lowering medication. The Pfizer Inc.
Care Pharmacies names VP of Rx operations
Care Pharmacies Cooperative Inc. has promoted Mark Ey to vice president of pharmacy operations. The pharmacy co-op said Monday that with the promotion, Ey will oversee all chain-level operational functions. He previously held the title of director of operations and support services.
Impax to release Emverm chewable tablets
Impax Laboratories Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for its supplemental new drug application for Emverm 100-mg chewable tablets, a medication for parasitic worms.
Hy-Vee specialty Rx chief given broader role
Hy-Vee Inc. has named Mike Agostino, president of Amber Pharmacy/Hy-Vee Pharmacy Solutions, as vice president of pharmacy innovation/business development at Hy-Vee. The food and drug retailer said late Thursday that Agostino will start in the newly created position in the coming weeks.
MinuteClinic marks decade of accreditation
MinuteClinic has achieved its third straight reaccreditation from The Joint Commission, a national health care evaluation and certifying agency.
CVS Health expands clinical affiliations
CVS Health has entered into new clinical affiliations with leading health care providers in California, Illinois, North Carolina and Michigan.
Diplomat’s Kadlec to chair AFPE
Gary Kadlec, president of specialty pharmacy Diplomat Pharmacy Inc., has been elected as board chairman for the American Foundation for Pharmaceutical Education (AFPE). An independent foundation, the AFPE supports U.S.
Aurobindo gets FDA OK for generics of Aygestin, Pepcid
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. this week announced Food and Drug Administration clearance for a pair of new generic drugs, including women’s health and antacid products.
McKesson, CVS sign new pact for Target Rx
McKesson Corp. announced a new distribution pact with CVS Health for Target pharmacies in updating its earnings outlook for fiscal 2016 and providing preliminary guidance for fiscal 2017.
Perrigo recalls store-brand children’s guaifenesin liquid
Perrigo Co. plc has voluntarily recalled some batches of its children’s guaifenesin liquid in the United States following a recent recall of certain dosing cups by its supplier.
Walgreens enlists partner for Chicagoland clinics
Walgreens is turning over the operation of 56 Healthcare Clinics at stores in the greater Chicagoland area to Advocate Health Care, the largest health system in Illinois. The drug chain said Monday that Advocate will lease the space to operate the clinics in the Walgreens stores.
First MinuteClinic opens in Navarro store
MinuteClinic has opened its first walk-in medical clinic inside a Navarro Discount Pharmacy store. The new MinuteClinic is located in the Navarro store at 16801 NW 67th St. in Miami Lakes, Fla.
Meijer reaches free Rx milestone
Meijer pharmacies have passed the 30 million mark in free prescriptions dispensed. The supercenter retailer said Wednesday that it reached the milestone late last month. Its free prescription program began in October 2006, and 2015 alone saw 6 million free scripts dispensed.