Category Archives: Pharmacy

FLINT, Mich., July 10, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy, the nation's largest, privately owned specialty pharmacy, announced today that Dr. Atheer A. Kaddis has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. He reports directly to Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy's President, Gary Kadlec. "Atheer is a seasoned professional who has a deep understanding of specialty pharmacy," said Kadlec. "In this new position, Atheer will bring our Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Trade Relations under one authority to allow an agile and seamless response to all of the needs of Diplomat's clients and stakeholders." Dr. Kaddis said, "Coordination of our strategies within core areas of our business will allow Diplomat to become an even stronger company, exceeding the expectations of our current and future customers and partners." Prior to his promotion, Dr. Kaddis served as Diplomat's Sr. Vice President of Managed Markets and Clinical Services. Before coming to Diplomat, Dr. Kaddis was Director of Pharmacy Services Clinical for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan with responsibilities including formulary development, clinical program development, utilization management programs, specialty pharmacy programs, and pay for performance programs. Dr. Kaddis is a graduate of the Doctor of Pharmacy program at Wayne State University in … Continue reading →

Two armed men robbed a northeast Indiana pharmacy before dawn Monday, forcing two employees onto the floor and the other to open the safe before grabbing medications. The Warsaw Police Department is investigating the robbery that happened at the CVS Pharmacy, 100 N. Detroit St., about 4:10 a.m. In a written statement, the department said the men were 20-30 years old and white. One was wearing a full-face red plastic Spider-Man mask with red tightening straps and surgical gloves. The other was wearing a tan safari-type hat or possible straw hat, a blue bandanna covering his face, sunglasses and surgical-type gloves. The employees watched the robbers head to the front door, but they could not get out, so they left out a side emergency exit. Warsaw police brought in a police dog to track the robbers north along the train tracks, but the trail ended near the parking lot south of the Salvation Army on Arthur Street, the statement said. Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call the Warsaw Police Investigations Division at 574-372-9535 or call Crime Stoppers at 800-342-7867. Continued here: Pharmacy robbed at gunpoint … Continue reading →

NEWTON, Mass. (AP) -- Five Star Quality Care Inc. said Monday that it reached a deal to sell its pharmacy business to pharmaceutical services provider Omnicare Inc. for $30.7 million. The Newton, Mass.-based nursing home and assisted-living facility operator said it expects the sale to result in a capital gain of about $23.5 million. The news sent Five Star shares up 7 percent in afternoon trading. The business includes eight licensed pharmacies operating in 13 states that provide institutional pharmacy services to 247 senior living communities with about 12,300 units, Five Star said. In addition to the $30.7 million in proceeds, Five Star will sell to Omnicare, or retain, working capital invested in the pharmacy business equal to about $9.4 million, the company said. The company therefore expects its net cash receipts from the sale to be about $39.9 million. Five Star said the sale, which is subject to customary closing conditions, is expected to close by the end of the year. Five Star shares rose 33 cents, or 10.1 percent, to $3.59 in afternoon trading, after peaking at $3.54 earlier in the day. Over the past 52 weeks, the company's shares have traded between $2.15 and $6.15. Read this … Continue reading →

NBC 5 Burglars have hit White Rock Pharmacy three times in four months this time breaking in through the ceiling and stealing pain medications. The owner of White Rock Pharmacy in Dallas patched up his roof and cleaned up the mess left behind after an early morning burglary on Monday. The burglary was caught on surveillance cameras. In the video, one man can be seen lowering himself down through the hole. Another person who can't be seen on tape hands him a bag. In less than five minutes, the burglar goes through the pharmacy, taking mainly painkillers, including hydrocodone. The burglar is seen trying to climb out of the hole, first using a stool and later using a fax machine stand to climb out and run off before police get to the pharmacy. Thomas Adimula, who has owned the pharmacy for about six months, said he already had a break-in in April and an attempted break-in in May. Adimula stopped carrying high-strength painkillers in order to deter burglars from breaking in and even reinforced both entrances. The ceiling was an unexpected route, he said. "I never thought -- as high as this roof is -- I never thought anyone would … Continue reading →

CINCINNATI--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BioRx announced today that it has acquired Coagulife Pharmacy, a specialized provider of clotting factor medications and supplies for the treatment of hemophilia and related bleeding disorders. Coagulife is based in Savage, Minnesota. The addition of Coagulife talent and expertise will contribute significantly to our leadership in home hemophilia care, said Phil Rielly, president and co-founder of BioRx. We are excited to grow together in delivering outstanding personalized care to the bleeding disorders community. Coagulife was founded in 2004 by brothers Jeff and Daniel Kallberg. Jeff lives with hemophilia and speaks nationally about the importance of physical activity for hemophilia patients. He is also a licensed physical therapist and a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Weve known Jeff for many years, said Rielly. He is deeply respected in the hemophilia community and the physical therapy profession. He and Daniel have built a successful business that complements our capabilities very well. Combined, both companies will continue to thrive in a highly competitive business environment. Through Kallbergs physical therapy leadership, BioRx expects to deliver value-added services for patients who live with musculoskeletal complications caused by hemophilia. Building on Coagulifes existing health and wellness platform, BioRx will develop a national … Continue reading →

OAK BROOK, Ill., July 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ --Millennium Pharmacy Systems today announced that Philip J. Keough, IV has been appointed Chief Executive Officer and elected as a member of the Board of Directors of the company, in addition to currently serving as its President. Mr. Keough joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer in November 2010 and continued to take on increasing responsibilities with Millennium - a leading provider of advanced Medication Management and Technology Services to the long-term care industry. Prior to joining Millennium, Mr. Keough held significant management positions with CVS, Rite Aid and several other top organizations. He is also a pharmacist, having earned his pharmacy degree from Auburn University. Richard P. Scardina, Millennium's previous Chief Executive Officer, will continue in an active role with the company as its Chairman of the Board of Directors. On Mr. Keough's appointment, Mr. Scardina said, "Phil has demonstrated outstanding leadership and an intense focus on our customers' experience. He will continue Millennium's commitment to innovation, cost effective medication management, patient safety and drive its growth and unique solutions for long-term care." "I am excited to take on these added leadership responsibilities and further Millennium's mission of improving patient care and … Continue reading →

The U-Save Pharmacy Classic ended on a sour note for the host team Sunday at Ryder Park. Lincoln (East) Whitehead Oil scored four runs in the top of the third inning after its first two batters were retired. And it went downhill from there for U-Save Pharmacy in an 11-3 setback. The thing about it is as pleased as Ive been with the progress over the last couple of weeks, we took a couple huge steps backwards tonight, U-Save Pharmacy coach Joe Wells said. Concentration, mental focus all those things werent there. Whitehead Oils first two batters grounded out to second base in the top of the third inning of a scoreless game. But the next seven all reached safely on five hits, a walk and an error. Matt Crouch hit a two-run single and Creighton Wilke and Kyle Warkow added RBI singles. We had a number of chances to get out of that inning, Wells said. We had a chance to get out of it without a run scoring, then we had a chance to get out of it with just two runs scoring. We didnt execute like weve talked about all year long. If you walk people and … Continue reading →

Eagle Lake Pharmacy owner Polycarp Agbara, 49, answers a customer's inquiry at his new store, located at 169 U.S. Highway 17 North in Eagle Lake. EAGLE LAKE | If you live in Eagle Lake and you want to grab a casual dinner out, there's one thing you must do: Go to Winter Haven. Need to buy a week's worth of groceries? Go to Winter Haven. Get anything more than the most basic of home repair supplies? Go to Winter Haven. Eagle Lake's 2,921 residents and those of other small cities in Polk County are often forced to drive elsewhere to buy essentials, as well as luxuries. But for the first time in as long as anyone in Eagle Lake can remember, there is a pharmacy in town. The Eagle Lake Pharmacy opened on June 30, selling over-the-counter and prescription drugs out of a small store on the eastbound side of U.S. 17. The store swims in a sea of white white walls, white floors, white shelves and only one or two of any given item is stocked, but it's a level of convenience for the residents. "It's a home run for Eagle Lake," said Jim DeGennaro, who just took the … Continue reading →

Posted on: 7:11 pm, July 5, 2012, by Patrick Clark, updated on: 05:13pm, July 5, 2012 MIDTOWN, ST. LOUIS, MO. (KPLR) Alice Opoku is trying to put her best foot forward. Well I just wanted an intro to the medical field, says Rockwood Summit Sophomore Alice Opoku. Itll look good on my college applications. And then I will have the introduction and Ill do better at school with the courses Im taking here. She`s enrolled in the best pharmacy summer institute. The B is for Barnes Jewish Hospital, E for Express Scripts, and the ST for the St. Louis College of Pharmacy. All three combined are making a great prescription for success with these high school students. Over 90% are pursuing health professions as a career option whether it be pharmacy, nursing, pre-med, or dentistry, says Steven Player, PharmD with Barnes Jewish Hospital. So the program is showing tremendous success and impact on our students. The six week summer institute is a training ground for multicultural teenagers from the region. These 50 students are immersed in classes, training and preparing academically and professionally for future careers in healthcare. We deal with text books from Monday through Wednesday, says Mauricio Pimenteo … Continue reading →

Gayle Mayer, director of Pharmacy Services at Spencer Hospital (second from left), was recently named Iowa's Health System Pharmacist of the Year. Also pictured: Carl Chalstrom, IPA president; Nancy Bell, Pfizer U.S.; and Kate Gainer, IPA CEO. (Photo submitted) The Iowa Pharmacy Association (IPA) announced the 2012 recipient of the Health-System Pharmacist of the Year Award is Gayle Mayer, RPh, director of Pharmacy Services at Spencer Hospital. The award was presented at the Association's 2012 Annual Meeting Banquet on June 23 in West Des Moines. "Gayle has been an innovative leader in the pharmacy profession for many years," Bill Bumgarner, Spencer Hospital president, said. "We value the expertise she has brought to Spencer Hospital as well as the many contributions Gayle and the pharmacy department team have made to ensure optimal care and service for our patients." Mayer, of Spirit Lake, has been a leader in the profession as demonstrated through her professional association roles -- currently serving on the IPA Board of Trustees and Health-system Liaison Board. Her leadership extends beyond these roles as she has implemented a number of innovative projects at Spencer Hospital. The most recent innovation is the first Tech-Check-Tech project in Iowa that has been … Continue reading →