Tom’s of Maine unveils new natural offerings
Tom’s of Maine recently debuted its latest natural care offerings in oral care and personal hygiene.
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2018 IRI Growth Summit looks at the future of CPG
IRI’s 2018 Growth Summit kicked off yesterday at the Wynn Las Vegas with a record-breaking attendance of approximately 1,500 participants.
Emergen-C rolling out Probiotics+ powdered drink supplement
Emergen-C is adding to its product lineup this week with the introduction of Probiotics+, a new powdered drink supplement that naturally supports daily immune health and aids in digestion. “We know that a healthy gut plays a large role in our immune health. In fact, the gut is home to 70% of
Johnson & Johnson Vision develops contact lens innovation
Johnson & Johnson Vision announced ACUVUE OASYS with Transitions Light Intelligent Technology, a first of its kind contact lens that provides wearers with vision correction and a dynamic photochromic filter that helps to continuously balance the amount of light entering the eye.
Despite red ink, Rite Aid sees some progress
Rite Aid Corp. on Thursday reported net income of $767.1 million, or 73 cents per diluted share, for the fourth quarter ended March 3. The company showed a net loss from continuing operations of $483.7 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, for the quarter.
Eosera enhances offering for audiologists and hearing aid centers
Biotechnology innovator Eosera, Inc., announced today that Earwax MD, one of the ear care market’s newest earwax impaction solutions, will enhance its offering for audiologists and hearing aid centers at the annual audiology meeting, AAA 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. next week.
Walgreens launches the “Every One Counts Hometown Challenge”
In support of the fourth annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., Walgreens launched its – a fun way for customers and communities to demonstrate their city’s commitment to supporting children in need.
CanniMed to source medical cannabis to Pharmasave
Aurora Cannabis Inc. and CanniMed Therapeutics Inc. announced this week that CanniMed has entered into a Letter of Intent to become a preferred supplier of medical cannabis to Pharmasave.
PCMA responds to Medicare Part D ruling
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer Mark Merritt released the following statement on the Medicare Part D final rule released this week by the Department of Health and Human Services: “Two years ago drugmakers launched a campaign to deflect blame fo
Mylan to introduce new Symfi HIV treatment
Global pharmaceutical company Mylan N.V. recently announced that it will introduce in the U.S. a third cost-saving HIV combination. The U.S.
Tom’s of Maine to donate $1 million to protect freshwater
Tom’s of Maine, a leading maker of natural personal care products, is taking action to make a positive impact on the environment, and will donate $1,000,000 in 2018 to The Natu re Conservancy to help turn the tide toward better protecting, preserving and restoring our nation’s freshwater.
Cirillo named president at myMatrixx
Express Scripts Holding Company announced that Mike Cirillo has been named president of myMatrixx, an Express Scripts company. He will replace Artemis Emslie, who will stay with myMatrixx until the end of May to assist with the transition.
Walmart said to be in talks to acquire Humana
According to a report in The Wall Street Journal on Friday, Walmart and health insurer Humana are in early talks regarding a possible merger. WSJ says it isn’t clear what terms the companies may be discussing, and the story said there is no guarantee they will strike a deal. However, if they
CVS supports bleeding disorder programs
CVS Health announced more than $260,000 in charitable commitments to local and national hemophilia and bleeding disorder programs across the country. The announcement of new commitments coincides with Bleeding Disorder Awareness Month, which is nationally recognized each year in March.
Walgreens Boots Alliance posts 2Q gains
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reported better-than-expected earnings and revenue on Wednesday when it announced results for the second quarter of fiscal 2018, which ended February 28. Overall, WBA earned $1.73 a share, up 27% versus a year ago. Revenue grew 12.1% to $33.02 billion.