Promius Pharma to release Sernivo Spray
Promius Pharma LLC has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Sernivo Spray 0.05%, a psoriasis medication. A prescription topical steroid, Sernivo Spray (betamethasone dipropionate 0.
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Jean Coutu launches new Health Record tool
Jean Coutu Group has upgraded its online health care management platform to make it easier for families to access and keep track of their pharmacy and other health information.
Walgreens sharpens aim at drug abuse
Aligning with public- and private-sector efforts to fight drug abuse, Walgreens plans to make opioid-overdose antidote naloxone available without a prescription in most of its stores and deploy medication disposal receptacles in hundreds of stores.
Mscripts, McKesson plan mobile delivery of Rx coupons, texts
Pharmacies will be able to send patients digital coupons and messages at key points in their treatment through a partnership between mobile pharmacy provider mscripts and McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions (MPRS).
Santa Clara Walgreens have meningitis B vaccine ready
Walgreens is highlighting the availability of meningitis B vaccines at all of its Santa Clara, Calif.-area stores.
Pfizer names post-Allergan merger exec team
Pfizer Inc. has announced the executive leadership team following the completion of its acquisition of Allergan plc.
Administration keeps tinkering with ACA
The Obama administration continues to alter the Affordable Care Act and propose changes to Medicaid funding as it seeks to increase the number of Americans who have health insurance and slow the pace of medical cost inflation.
Leger tabbed to head pharmacy at SDM, Loblaw
Jeff Leger has been named executive vice president of pharmacy and health care for both Loblaw and Shoppers Drug Mart stores. He had been senior vice president of Loblaw pharmacy and pharmaceutical partnerships. Leger took the new role following the departure of Dr.
NCPA to Congress: More scrutiny of PBMs needed
In comments to Congress, the National Community Pharmacists Association called for more oversight of pharmacy benefit management (PBM) companies.
BI rolls out Spiriva Respimat asthma inhaler to pharmacies
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released Spiriva Respimat, an asthma treatment, to U.S. pharmacies. BI noted that Spiriva Respimat isn’t a medication for sudden asthma symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily dose of Spiriva Respimat 2.
AmerisourceBergen, Publix ink drug distribution pact
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has entered a long-term distribution deal with food and drug chain Publix Super Markets Inc. that includes branded, generic and over-the-counter pharmaceuticals.
Lannett to pare workforce in restructuring plan
Lannett Co. has instituted a restructuring plan to streamline operations, sharpen efficiencies and trim costs. Announced this week, the plan is part of the generic drug maker’s efforts to integrate its recently completed acquisition of Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals Inc.
CVS Pharmacy makes Target debut
The first CVS pharmacies have opened in six Target discount stores in North Carolina. Branded as CVS Pharmacy, the pharmacies are being operated as store-within-a-store departments and are located in Hickory, Monroe, Morrisville, Raleigh, Matthews and Wesley Chapel, N.C.
Panzer to lead GM, HBA at Albertsons
Albertsons Cos. pharmacy chief Mark Panzer has added oversight of the food and drug chain’s general merchandise and health and beauty aids businesses to his duties. The supermarket retailer announced the move Tuesday.
RediClinic allies with Phila.-area health network
Rite Aid Corp.’s RediClinic has allied with regional health care provider Aria Health, a move that will bring the retail clinic operator’s services to more people in the greater Philadelphia area.
All CVS stores in Ohio to dispense naloxone without Rx
CVS Health plans to make the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone available without a prescription at all CVS/pharmacy stores in Ohio starting in late March.