Poll: Pharmacy customers highly satisfied
New survey results from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. show that pharmacy customer satisfaction remains at a high level, and the vast majority of consumers aim to stay with their primary pharmacy.
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Shoppers Drug Mart makes $500 million debt offering
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has issued $500 million (Canadian) in medium-term notes to refinance debt. Canada’s largest drug chain said Wednesday that, in a two-part debt offering, it has priced the issuance of $225 million aggregate principal amount of 2.
Pennsylvania doctors back bill for pharmacist immunizations
Doctors across Pennsylvania are urging state legislators to support House Bill 776, which would expand pharmacist-provided immunizations to children over age 7, according to the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association.
AmerisourceBergen names new board member
The board of AmerisourceBergen Corp. has elected Lon Greenberg as a new director. Greenberg, 62, fills the board vacancy that arose with the retirement of Charles Cotros in February, AmerisourceBergen said Thursday.
Tavenner confirmed as CMS administrator
The Senate has confirmed Marilyn Tavenner as administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Marilyn Tavenner Tavenner, who was nominated to the post in February by President Barack Obama, was confirmed by the Senate Wednesday in a 91-7 vote.
Alliance Boots: ‘Good progress’ with Walgreens
In its first full-year report since entering its landmark partnership with Walgreen Co., Alliance Boots said the companies are making "good progress" toward realizing joint synergies and laying the groundwork for a full merger.
Poll: Women can save more on beauty purchases
By making greater use of coupons and discount codes and purchasing store-brand items, women could save more on beauty care purchases at chain drug and mass retailers, according to a survey from Consumer Reports.
Senators seek more scrutiny of preferred networks
Expressing concerns about patient access and costs, 16 senators have called on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take a closer look at the rising use of preferred pharmacy networks in Medicare Part D.
Rite Aid adds more digital elements to Nail Extravaganza
This year, Rite Aid Corp. is serving up more online content for its Nail Extravaganza digital campaign spotlighting nail art. The Nail Extravaganza’s Color Studio showcases nearly 200 nail polishes via an interactive visual table.
Gender, race impact adherence, CVS-led study shows
CVS Caremark-led research found that among those using statin drugs for cardiovascular disease, nonwhite patients were 50% more likely not to adhere to their medication than white patients, and women were 10% more likely to be nonadherent than men.
Walgreens’ Good & DeLish ice cream stars in ‘Celebrity Apprentice’
As part of Walgreen Co.’s sponsorship of "All-Star Celebrity Apprentice," the finalists and their signature Good & DeLish premium ice cream flavors were announced during the first of two season finale episodes.
Hillary Clinton to speak at Total Store Expo
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton is slated to deliver an address at the NACDS Total Store Expo in August. Hillary Rodham Clinton The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Monday that Clinton will speak during the expo’s Business Program on the morning of Monday, Aug. 12.
AmerisourceBergen closes sale of AndersonBrecon
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has finalized the divestiture of AndersonBrecon, its contract packaging business.
Walgreens extends network provider pact with CVS
Walgreen Co. has extended its agreement as a pharmacy provider in the national retail network of CVS Caremark Corp.’s pharmacy benefit management unit. Walgreens announced the extension Monday and said the companies aren’t disclosing financial and other terms of the agreement.
Assured Pharmacy set for major expansion
Specialty pharmacy operator Assured Pharmacy is embarking on a major expansion plan. Assured said Thursday that it aims to open two new stores in Denver and Boston this summer.
IMS Health: Per capita drug spending fell in 2012
An influx of new generic drugs and fewer patient health care visits contributed to a 3.5% decline in per capita U.S. spending on medications last year, according to the IMS Institute for Healthcare Informatics.