This month, CVS/pharmacy is launching several efforts to help curb prescription drug abuse. The drug chain said it has expanded the availability of naloxone, an opioid overdose reversal medicine, in several states.
A new partnership formed by Ritzman Pharmacy aims to elevate pharmacy services to provide “whole-person health.” The Ohio pharmacy chain said Wednesday that it has allied with Pharmacy Innovations LLC, an affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University (NEOMED), to develop a “pharmacy of the future.
Smith Drug Co. has hired Brian Purscell as senior vice president of pharmacy solutions, a newly created position. The J M Smith Corp.
The first prescriptions filled by patients with chronic conditions provide a good sign of how well they will adhere to their medications, according to research by CVS Health.
Henry Dale Smith Sr., founder and chairman emeritus of H.D. Smith, has died at age 87. The nation’s largest independent drug wholesaler said Monday that Smith passed away in Springfield, Ill., surrounded by family and loved ones. Smith founded H.D.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named new directors for federal government and pharmacy affairs. NACDS said Friday that Colin Brainard will join the association as director of federal government affairs, effective Sept. 21.
McKesson Corp. plans to acquire the pharmaceutical distribution division of Dublin, Ireland-based UDG Healthcare plc for about $466 million.
Philosys Inc. has landed retail distribution for its Gmate SMART Blood Glucose Monitoring System all Kmart pharmacies.
The Food and Drug Administration’s current deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco is likely to become the organization’s next commissioner. Dr.
Camber Pharmaceuticals has expanded its generic drug portfolio with the rollout of valacyclovir and donepezil HCl tablets. The company said Wednesday that its valacyclovir product is a generic version of GlaxoSmithKline’s Valtrex, while its donepezil HCl product is a generic of Eisai Co.’s Aricept.
McNeil Consumer Healthcare has joined the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Elite Partner Program. NCPDP said Wednesday that the Elite Partner Program establishes the highest level of sustained support for the council’s efforts to advance patient safety and interoperability.
Food and drug retailer Albertsons has signed a five-year distribution pact for the sourcing and distribution of branded and generic drugs with McKesson Corp. The companies said late Tuesday that the pharmaceutical distribution agreement will go into effect on April 1, 2016.
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada has enhanced its annual events program, including the launch of the Pharmacy Expo, an expansion of its major annual spring gathering.
Cardinal Health Inc. has unveiled a new home health care line called Hospital Quality at Home, which includes a range of over-the-counter products to help patients transition care from the hospital to their home.
Bartell Drugs has launched a seasonal flu shot program that offers vaccinations at all of its 64 stores as well as via an off-site flu clinic program serving area businesses and retirement communities.
Pharmacists at London Drugs are working with the Canadian Medical Association (CMA) to help educate parents about immunization options as their children head back to school.
