CVS to buy Omnicare! (Source CNBC)
Crammer and other analysts says Rite Aid bought a PBM, and wonder when Walgreens will buy one next?

This just in: epocrates announces they corrected typos about Zoledronic Acid's monograph!

It's almost Mommy's day in the US.

http://www.carrigtwohillpharmacy.com/mothers-day-competition-2015/
"Carrigtwohill Pharmacy is giving you that chance to express just how much your Mum means to you and to show her and the world just how special and precious she is.We want you to tell us what makes YOUR mum the best mom in the world. You can share your stories through Facebook, Twitter, a video, a picture, a piece or art or drawing expressing why she is so special; or even a poem or old fashioned letter. The more creative, personal and loving the better.

The very best stories and insights will win an amazing prize; The Carrigtwohill Pharmacy “Pamper Hamper”. This luxury hamper is designed especially for brilliant Mums who deserve a treat and is stocked full of goodies and products that will put a huge smile on her face.

The winner of this fabulous prize will be announced on Mothers Day, Sunday 15th March 2015.
Carrigtwohill Pharmacy – showing Mums we care."

For those who missed out on Mum's day in the UK stop by any American retailer this weekend for goodies to absolve yourself in her eyes and boost the local economy. CVS has the following specials:

• This week only, ExtraCare members can buy two American Express® gift cards and receive $5 ExtraBucks® Rewards
• Buy three Hallmark cards, get $3 ExtraBucks® Rewards
• Buy One Get One 50% off deal on select designer fragrances
• 30% off 4x8 or 5x7 photo cards, available in-store and online for same day pick up
• Buy One Get One Free on chocolate favorites from Russell Stover®, Whitman® and Ferrero Rocher®

http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/05/04/cvs-pharmacy-momgifts-idUSnPnblZx4y+88+PRN20150504

http://www.apples4theteacher.com/holidays/mothers-day/when-is-mothers-day.html gives a list of the days in future years:

2015	March 15	May 10
2016	March 6	May 8
2017	March 26	May 14
2018	March 11	May 13
2019	March 31	May 12
2020	March 22	May 10
2021	March 14	May 9

 They call it "Mothering Sunday" not Mother's Day.

Alexion Pharmaceuticals which makes Eculizumab plan to to buy Synageva BioPharma Corp.
The drug is being studied to facilitate kidney transplants (& prevent rejection), Neuromyelitis optica & Myasthenia Gravis.
Source:
USA Today and http://alxn.com/research-development/alexion-research/soliris

Source: photo with permission from owner: The CVS in West Baltimore #FreddieGray

Two links about the baltimore riots related to pharmacy.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn-g68MF8S0

Video of people throwing rocks at a glass door 

titled: Baltimore looters 4/25/2015 Pharmacy

http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/people-stand-outside-a-damaged-cvs-pharmacy-near-the-news-photo/471375000

Off topic post because stress is treated with drugs.

Streesed out? How about a trip to visit malaysia?

(They made headlines for misspelling distress and de-stress).

http://www.stuff.co.nz/travel/travel-troubles/67802894/Come-and-distress-Malaysias-stress-ball-mocked-online

http://www.borderchronicle.com.au/story/3015513/come-and-distress-malaysias-stress-ball-mocked-online/

Feel lonely? Don't want to go on match.com? 

Can't afford to visit malaysia?

If you speak Chinese you can participate in a video chat at http://www.bobo.com where according to reuters "girls chat with fans and get gifts…" and describes the style of chinese flirting as a "woman acting in a cutesy child like manner speaking in whiny voice"

http://www.themalaymailonline.com/videos/life/watch/reuters-video-no-sex-please-just-cutesy-flirting-for-chinas-online-hostesse