Enter Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your one week free trial here. ROCHESTER, Mich., March 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — OptimizeRx Corp. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: OPRX), a leading provider of point-of-care technology solutions that help patients start and stay on treatment, today announced a definitive agreement to acquire the …
Read More »Iowa City Hy-Vee pharmacies offer talking prescription labels
En-Vision America, creators of the ScripTalk sound prescription labels, are in Iowa Hy-Vee pharmacies. They are eligible for everyone but the targeted patients are those with visual impairments and reading difficulties. ScripTalk, a device attached to pill bottles to read information aloud to patients, is now on the shelves of …
Read More »Study shows digital health drives adherence and reduces prescription processing time for patients with chronic conditions like MS
According to one study, patient engagement with digital channels increased by 17% among the MS population over time rather than managing their specialty medication prescriptions over the phone. A recent study of patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) who used online tools to manage their prescriptions found similar adherence to those …
Read More »CRN Leader: Major Brands Take cGMP Compliance Seriously
In 2007, the FDA issued regulations to ensure that dietary supplements are produced consistently and to quality standards. Over the years, manufacturers have made significant progress adhering to cGMP (current good manufacturing practices), some industry experts have said. The regulations came into effect for the biggest brands in 2008, medium-sized …
Read More »Iran’s Medicine Mafia Behind Shortages and High Cost of Prescription Drugs – OpEd – Eurasia Review
A short prelude Since the birth of the tyrannical regime of the mullahs in Iran, another social and frightening phenomenon has also been born; widespread monopolization. After the 1979 anti-monarchy revolution in Iran and the establishment of the religious dictatorship, the regime’s power vultures began to dominate and take control …
Read More »Betr Remedies, a Walmart exclusive, hits shelves
Betr Remedies, a Over-the-counter drug brand exclusive to Walmart co-founded by award-winning actress Ellen Pompeo, has expanded its business footprint. Previously available online, the range of 15 items on pain relief, allergies, digestive issues and more is now available in 2,000 Walmart stores nationwide and can be found in stylish, …
Read More »Why prescription overload is a serious health risk for seniors, how home ownership can help in retirement, and information on executor fees
Prescription overload is becoming a growing concern for those 65 and older.SelectStock/iStockPhoto/Getty Images Content of the weekly Globe Retirement newsletter. Register Click here. It was while working in acute care at the McGill University Health Center that the epidemic of overmedication among older Canadians became apparent to physician Emily McDonald. …
Read More »Logo Brands and NC State Enter Exclusive Licensing Agreement for Branded Tailgate Supplies and Exterior Products
Receive instant alerts for news on your actions. Claim your 1-week free trial for Street Insider Premium here. FRANKLIN, Tennessee, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Logo Brands, Inc. has entered into a three-year strategic licensing agreement with North Carolina State University, effective July 1, 2022. The agreement grants Logo …
Read More »Logo Brands and NC State Reach Exclusive License Agreement for Tailgate Supplies and Branded Outdoor Products
Merchandise includes tents, chairs, tables and more. North Carolina State University Icehouse North Carolina State University Icehouse North Carolina State University Icehouse FRANKLIN, Tennessee, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logo Brands, Inc. has entered into a three-year strategic licensing agreement with North Carolina State University, effective July 1, 2022. …
Read More »Logo marks and NC State are under exclusive license
FRANKLIN, Tennessee, Jan. 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Logo Brands, Inc. has entered into a three-year strategic licensing agreement with North Carolina State University, effective July 1, 2022. The agreement grants Logo Brands the exclusive rights to manufacture, produce and distribute high-quality outdoor lifestyle products bearing the official NC State …
Read More »Florida oncologist charged with prescription and insurance fraud
A prominent Florida oncologist was arrested last month and some in the medical community are puzzled. Michael Dattoli, MD, radiation oncologist and chief medical officer at Dattoli Cancer Center in Sarasota, Fla., Has been charged with prescription and insurance fraud, according to the Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office. The charges include …
Read More »Government considers Covidex a prescription for Covid-19: Dr Musenero
Covidex herbal medicine. Photo file Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Monica Musenero has revealed that the government is considering having Covidex, a locally made drug, as a prescription for Covid-19. In June 2021, the National Drug Authority approved Covidex, a locally manufactured herbal …
Read More »Where the Need is Great, a New Prescription for Diabetes | Health
Geisinger’s doctors are writing prescriptions for type 2 patients for the Fresh Food Farmacy, providing them with enough food to prepare 10 fresh meals a week. Patients also consult dieticians, pharmacists and community health workers to prepare meals and manage their illness. Geisinger has added locations in Scranton and Lewistown, …
Read More »Local pharmacists fill Rx void as big brands pull out of rural areas
Bill Mather, a pharmacist in the small town of Greenfield, Iowa, wanted to make sure his neighbors could fill their prescriptions without traveling long distances or incurring long wait times. So when drugstore chains and big-box stores began to expand into rural markets, he sold his drugstore in 2007 to …
Read More »Pamplin Media Group – Long lines to get your prescription could get longer
Bi-Mart shutdown puts pressure on two remaining Madras pharmacies, Hometown Drug and Safeway When the Madras Bi-Mart pharmacy closed overnight, an avalanche of prescriptions overwhelmed the Hometown Drugs team. “I stayed here until midnight,” explains store owner Jeanne Mendazona. She arrives two hours before the store opens, stays after it …
Read More »Catalina, GSTV partner to measure the impact of advertising on gasoline pumps
Buyer intelligence firm Catalina and video network GSTV have teamed up to measure the effectiveness of digital fuel pump ads, including for gas station retailers with their own brand and foodservice selections. Catalina will provide the metrics that demonstrate the efficiency and effectiveness of advertising on GSTV to help retailers …
Read More »Molnupiravir available for patients on prescription OVP telemedicine
An experimental COVID-19 treatment pill, called molnupiravir and under development by Merck & Co Inc and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics LP, can be seen in this undated photo released by Merck & Co Inc and obtained by Reuters on October 26, 2021. (Merck & Co Inc. Co Inc / Document via REUTERS) …
Read More »The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club Offers Significant Savings on Viatris Long-Acting Insulin
DEERFIELD, Illinois – (COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Walgreens today announced that Viatris’ long-acting interchangeable injection of insulin glargine (insulin glargine-yfgn), co-developed with Biocon Biologics, will be offered through the Walgreens Prescription Savings Club , saving members up to 80% off the cash price of comparable long-acting insulins purchased from Walgreens. Insulin …
Read More »Are Indian Brands Ready to Invest in MarTech ?, Marketing & Advertising News, AND BrandEquity
Are Indian brands ready to invest in Martech? As Indian brands focus on a digital-centric strategy and effective, personalized marketing approaches, they are now more open to investing in Martech technologies, says Ishank Joshi, founder and CEO of Mobavenue Media. In a LinkedIn chat hosted by ETBrandEquity.com, industry experts reflected …
Read More »Cannabis Movers & Shakers: Mind Medicine, Avant Brands, Delic, Agrify, Ascend Wellness, Pure Beauty
Mind Medicine appoints Maria A. Oquendo to Scientific Advisory Board Biotech company focused on psychedelics Medicine of the mind inc. (NASDAQ: MNMD) (NEO: MMED) (DE: MMQ) recently announced that it has appealed to Maria A. Oquendo, MD, Ph.D. for her scientific board. Oquendo is a Ruth Meltzer Professor and President …
Read More »SoftWriters’ FrameworkLTC® Platform Integrates FDB’s Meducation® Solution to Enable Multilingual Prescription Labeling | New
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, November 10, 2021 / PRNewswire / – FDB (First Databank, Inc.), the leading provider of drug and medical device knowledge that helps healthcare professionals make accurate decisions, today announced an agreement with SoftWriters to integrate FDB’s Meducation® solution in its FrameworkLTC® pharmacy management platform to seamlessly translate …
Read More »Beauty brands rely on cooking ingredients | BoF Professional, The Business of Beauty, News & Analysis
Medicine cabinets look more and more like the kitchen counter. After years of beauty brands positioning their competitive advantage on high-tech trends like biotechnology, scientific compounds, and trendy gadgets, there is a return to basics, with new entrants using food. everyday in beauty. These brands are launching products – or …
Read More »Beauty brands rely on cooking ingredients
Medicine cabinets look more and more like the kitchen counter. After years of beauty brands positioning their competitive edge on high tech trends such as biotechnology, scientific compounds, and trendy gadgets, there is a return to basics, with new entrants using everyday foods in beauty. These brands are launching products …
Read More »Betr Remedies Makes Exclusive Retail Debut
Betr Remedies, an over-the-counter drug brand co-founded by award-winning actress Ellen Pompeo, is making its retail debut this week exclusively at Walmart. Pompeo is best known for playing Dr. Meredith Gray in “Grey’s Anatomy”, and has since become one of the highest-paid TV actresses. Since its inception in 2005, Pompeo …
Read More »NCPDP to explore VBAs for prescription drugs at its virtual education summit, November 15-16, 2021
Event showcasing the drivers of value-based arrangements for prescription drugs and presenting the perspectives of multiple stakeholders on the current state of AVB, the challenges, opportunities and standards that support them VBA. SCOTTSDALE, Arizona., November 5, 2021 / PRNewswire-PRWeb / – The NCPDP has announced its 2021 Educational Summit on …
Read More »Why American Consumers Pay So High Prices for Prescription Drugs
Congressional Democrats this week proposed an addition to US President Joe Biden’s social and climate spending legislation that would allow Medicare, the federal government’s health care program for elderly Americans, to negotiate with drug makers the cost of certain prescription drugs. American consumers pay higher prices for prescription drugs than …
Read More »Essity acquires sports tape brands from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc.
STOCKHOLM, November 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Hygiene and health company Essity has acquired the Coach, Elastikon and Zonas professional sports tape brands from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc., which are high-end products well established in the US market. Essity is a world leader in the adhesive tape and …
Read More »Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc Begins U.S. Expansion with First Shipment of 16,000 Units to U.S. Distribution Warehouse
The shipment includes an equal portion of the company’s six frozen meals – Shepard’s Pie with Beyond Meat, Rustic Pot Pie, Mexican Fiesta Bowl, Coconut Curry Cali, Mac & Cheeze & Peas and Veggie Bolognese with Beyond Meat Boosh Plant-Based Brands Inc (CSE: VEGI, OTC: VGGIF). said it began its …
Read More »More non-prescription drugs are coming to vending machines in Maryland
Maryland vending machines can now store everything from allergy relief and contraception to candy or potato chips under a new state law. A Pharmabox kiosk sells over-the-counter drugs like Advil and Pepto-Bismol at the Arundel Mills Mall, as reported on October 14, 2021. (Rachel Logan / Capital News Service) ANNAPOLIS, …
Read More »Study ranks Virtua Health among nation’s top healthcare brands – Trentonian
EVESHAM – Virtua Health, South Jersey’s largest healthcare system, is ranked among the nation’s top healthcare system brands in a recent report. The ratings are derived from extensive research conducted by Monigle, a leading creative experience company, the American Hospital Association, and the Society for Health Care Strategy & Market …
Read More »Protect traditional Chinese medicine products in the United States and China
“In theory, product claims offer the strongest patent protection because they are not limited to the use or preparation of the traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) product. In reality, however, the assessment of counterfeiting often involves examining the methods used to prepare the TCM product. Traditional Chinese Medicine, or TCM, is …
Read More »2019 FDA Advanced Personalized Medicine Products Tackle Root Causes of Rare Diseases, Provide Expanded Options for Cancer Patients, and Help Target Stakeholder Therapies, PMC Report Says
Personalized Medicine at the FDA: The Scope and Significance of Advances in 2019 defines personalized medicine as an area “in which physicians use diagnostic tests to determine which medical treatments will work best for each patient or use medical interventions to alter molecular, often genetic, mechanisms that cause disease or …
Read More »ArcherDX Acquires Baby Genes, Genetic-Based Personalized Medicine Company
BOULDER, Colo., January 30, 2019 / PRNewswire / – ArcherDX, Inc., a molecular technology company dedicated to developing breakthrough solutions that advance the application of personalized genomic medicine, is pleased to announce the acquisition of Baby Genes, Inc, a privately held CLIA certified and CAP accredited laboratory focused on empowering …
Read More »Mallinckrodt Completes Acquisition of Stratatech Corporation, a Regenerative Medicine Company Focused on Proprietary Therapeutics for Substituting Human Skin
CHESTERFIELD, United Kingdom, August 31, 2016 / PRNewswire / – Mallinckrodt plc (NYSE: MNK), a leading specialty pharmaceutical company, today announced that it has completed the acquisition of Stratatech Corporation, a privately-held regenerative medicine company focused on the development of proprietary and proprietary skin replacement products. Development products include StrataGraft® …
Read More »Traditional Chinese Medicine Products Find Fans Abroad
Many foreign consumers have given positive reviews of classic TCM products on online retail platforms. Photo: IC When it comes to cultural exports, China is best known for things like dragon dancing and exquisite cuisine, but recently foreigners have found something else to cling to – its medicinal remedies. Just …
Read More »Allergan acquires medical dermatology and aesthetic medicine company Anterios to expand its neurotoxin pipeline
DUBLIN and NEW YORK, Jan. 7, 2016 / PRNewswire / – Allergan plc (NYSE: AGN), a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced the acquisition of Anterios, Inc., a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company developing a novel delivery system generation and prescription botulinum toxin products. Under the agreement, Allergan acquired Anterios for an …
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