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Coalition calls for repeal of ‘cough and cold tax’

Coalition calls for repeal of ‘cough and cold tax’

A broad coalition of industry groups representing retail pharmacies and makers of over-the-counter drugs is urging Congress to nullify a new health care reform requirement that would prevent consumers from using flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to buy nonprescription medicines.

Walgreens oral oncology program sizes up savings

Walgreen Co. reported that an analysis of more than 1,700 patients in its Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy oncology cycle management program (CMP) showed potential savings of $3 million in first three months of therapy.

Chain drug retailers offer Medicare Part D counsel

Chain drug retailers offer Medicare Part D counsel

With the start of open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, pharmacy retailers are again positioning themselves as a destination for senior citizens seeking assistance, particularly regarding changes brought by health care reform. Walgreen Co., Rite Aid Corp.

AmerisourceBergen promotes Collis to COO

Steven Collis has been appointed president and chief operating officer at AmerisourceBergen Corp. The pharmaceutical and health care products distributor said Friday that its board elected the 49-year-old Collis to the post, effective immediately.