February 12, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
John Standley, Rite Aid, Rite Aid category management staff, Walgreens Boots Alliance
2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, News
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid Corp. is making changes to its category management team as it proceeds with an asset sale in which more than 40% of its drug stores will be transferred to Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA). The Rite Aid category management staff changes are under way, a company spokeswoman confirmed but declined
February 12, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Albertsons Cos., Bob Miller, Susan Morris, Wayne Denningham
2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, News
BOISE, Idaho — Albertsons Cos. president and chief operating officer Wayne Denningham plans to retire near the end of the company’s fiscal year. Denningham was with the company more than 40 years, having started working as a clerk as a teenager. The company has named Susan Morris executive vice president and chief operations officer, overseeing
February 12, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Chuck Greener, Gulden Mesara-Dogan, Walgreens, Walgreens Boots Alliance
2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, News
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Gulden Mesara-Dogan vice president of communications USA. In her new role at WBA, Mesara-Dogan will oversee a number of communications areas serving the enterprise and U.S. businesses and operations. These include the Walgreens communications division, Walgreens external communications, and the WBA internal communications and corporate events
February 12, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Chad Madill, Publix Pharmacy, Publix Pharmacy’s Sync Your Refills, Publix Super Markets
2018, Issue 02-12-2018, Issues, News
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Super Markets Inc. is offering a new prescription drug program called Next Best Thing to Free, by which it will sell 29 common generic medications for $7.50 for a three-month supply. Regardless of insurance coverage, Publix Pharmacy will dispense selected medications for the same out-of-pocket cost to help individuals get the
February 7, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Brian Woodard, Suzanne Carranza, Waterpik, Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser, Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser
Supplier News
NEW YORK — Waterpik Inc. has ushered in what it calls a “new era in oral care products” with introduction of the Waterpik Sidekick Water Flosser and Waterpik Whitening Water Flosser. Unveiled at a press event Tuesday evening at the Museum of Arts & Design in Manhattan, the new Waterpik water flossers combine functionality, performance
February 6, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
#WhyEyeFight, Age-related Macular Degeneration, AMD, Bausch + Lomb, Bausch + Lomb Consumer Healthcare, Jeff Todd, Joe Gordon, Lester Hosten, Michael Cooney, Prevent Blindness
Supplier News
NEW YORK – Bausch + Lomb has launched a new public service announcement and docu-series to raise awareness of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in people ages 50 and older. Unveiled at a media event Tuesday in New York City, the Bausch + Lomb docu-series shares the stories of people
February 2, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
American Pharmacists Association, NACDS, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Conference of Pharmaceutical Organizations, opioid abuse, Steven Anderson, Thomas Menighan
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
WASHINGTON— Opioid abuse is a serious public health problem that has reached crisis levels across the United States, with more than 90 Americans dying each day from overdose of opioids, and many more becoming addicted. Recognizing the urgency and impact of this issue on the health of millions of patients across the country, a coalition
February 2, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Ashton Maaraba, eRx Network, Mark Doerr, Richard Brook
Pharmacy, Supplier News
FORT WORTH — eRx Network announced today that Ashton Maaraba has joined the company as senior vice president, product and partnerships effective immediately. Maaraba will lead the eRx Network product team, with responsibility for product design, innovation and development schedule and will also oversee account management for eRx Network partners including retailers, technology vendors and Pharmaceutical Manufacturers
February 2, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Chris Evert, Chris O'Connor, Osteo Bi-Flex
Supplier News
NEW YORK — Osteo Bi-Flex has announced a partnership with world renowned, seven-time No. 1 professional tennis player Chris Evert. Together with Osteo Bi-Flex, Evert will help reinforce the brand’s commitment to leading the call for movement. “With 157 singles titles and 18 grand slams under her belt, Chris Evert knows quite a few things about dedication, perseverance
February 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
a QoL Healthcare Company, Genoa, Genoa Healthcare, John Figueroa
Featured Articles, Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
TUKWILA, Wash.– Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Company, the nation’s leading behavioral health pharmacy and largest outpatient telepsychiatry company, today announced an organizational rebrand as well as a new name, Genoa Healthcare. The comprehensive effort elevates the focus on the variety of services the organization provides for helping individuals living with behavioral health and other complex,
February 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Bartell Drugs
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Bartell Drugs is highlighting locally and regionally based companies and their products during its third annual “Loving Local” week from February 4 – February 10. “With our 128-year history in the Northwest, Bartells is proud to support other home-grown businesses and products, something that makes us unique in relation to other chains. To
February 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Amneal Pharmaceuticals, isotretinoin capsules
Pharmacy, Supplier News
BRIDGEWATER, NJ — Amneal Pharmaceuticals has launched isotretinoin capsules, USP, an AB-rated generic for Accutane used to treat severe recalcitrant nodular acne in 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg. The product is available in cartons containing 3 blister packs of 10 capsules each and it began shipping today. Amneal’s generic received FDA approval
February 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Henkel, Henkel beauty care, Martina Spinatsch
Supplier News
STAMFORD and TRUMBULL, Conn. — Henkel recently held ribbon cutting ceremonies at two new research and development facilities in Trumbull and Stamford. In Stamford, the 24,000 square foot facility employs about 40 people, and comprises a formulation lab, which develops Henkel Beauty Care products including Dial, Right Guard, Tone, Schwarzkopf and got2b, as well as
February 1, 2018 by Bill Schiffner
Boehringer Ingelheim, Paul Fonteyne, Wolfgang Baiker
Leading Headlines, Supplier News
RIDGEFIELD, Conn.– Boehringer Ingelheim announced that its U.S. president and chief executive officer Paul Fonteyne will retire and Wolfgang Baiker has been appointed to succeed him, effective March 1. The position will be based at the pharmaceutical company’s U.S. headquarters in Ridgefield. “I am thrilled to return to the U.S. to lead this organization and