Mike Perry named president and CEO of Hallmark Cards
Mike Perry has been appointed president and chief executive officer of Hallmark Cards.
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NCPA launching Fix DIR Day on June 27
The National Community Pharmacists Association and its 22,000 member pharmacies are launching Fix DIR Day on Thursday, June 27.
John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act gains broad support
The bipartisanship of the John S. McCain Opioid Addiction Prevention Act (S. 724/H.R. 1614) is matched by its diverse support among addiction experts, pain management specialists, patient advocates and pharmacies, as indicated by a letter from 42 entities – and growing – to members of the U.S.
Camber Pharmaceuticals recognized by HDA
Camber announced that the company was awarded the Second Merit Finalist for Best Overall Generic Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with Less Than $100 Million in Sales to Healthcare Distributors at the 2019 Business and Leadership Conference in Orlando, Florida.
iHEAR Medical expands products to drugstore locations nationwide
iHEAR Medical announced Wednesday a nationwide expansion into 2,500 drugstore locations, following a successful 500-store test run. In addition, iHEAR plans to launch in additional drugstores across the United States by year end.
IPA and Leading Edge Pharms ink deal to bring topical hemp/CBD to member pharmacies
Leading Edge Pharms, a biotechnology company developing novel cannabinoid therapies and innovative delivery platforms, Wednesday announced its partnership with Independent Pharmacy Alliance (IPA), a trade group and retail pharmacy buying cooperative, to make LEP’s Hemp/CBD-based Cannavera Topical Pa
New sleep options from Vicks ZzzQuil give consumers more choices
As America’s No. 1 selling sleep-aid, Vicks ZzzQuil is providing new options people can feel good about taking to get those much-needed Zzzs.
NACDS commends Kansas’ e-prescribing law
NACDS Tuesday praised Kansas’ enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (HB 2119) that would require all prescriptions for controlled substances in Schedules II-V that contain an opiate to be submitted electronically, which will help in the fight against opioid abuse. Enacted in April, Kansas Gov.
Petal Fresh SuperFoods Color Shield Collection packs loaded with color protection
COSTA MESA, Calif. – As one of the top performing collections of Petal Fresh SuperFoods for Hair the Color Shield products are antioxidant-loaded to fight off free radicals, chemicals and pollutants that can strip hair and dull color. Launched early 2019 in select Target stores and on Target.
AbbVie to acquire Allergan
AbbVie and Allergan announced that the companies have entered into a definitive transaction agreement under which AbbVie will acquire Allergan in a cash and stock transaction for a transaction equity value of approximately $63 billion, based on the closing price of AbbVie’s common stock of $78.
Barefoot partners with Mindy Kaling to introduce the wine that goes with you
Barefoot announces the launch of an all new product, Barefoot Wine-To-Go – the ultimate on-the-go companion for all your summer adventures.
Kellogg’s swings into action with Spider-Man themed food and interactive experiences
Kellogg’s has teamed up with Sony Pictures Entertainment to help fans get excited about the much-anticipated summer blockbuster, Spider-Man: Far From Home.
Depend encourages consumers to be there for all of life’s moments, perfect or not
From attending a grandson’s baseball game to traveling for a business trip, being there for the things that matter is important. In a new ad campaign, Depend brand shows that life isn’t always perfect, but it’s better when you’re in it.
CHPA applauds house efforts to advance monograph reform
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statement upon the introduction of the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act, bipartisan legislation to modernize the regulatory system overseeing the vast majority of over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicine
H-E-B opens Tech Hub in Austin
H-E-B announced the opening of its Eastside Tech Hub — the retailer’s state-of-the-art, East Austin office for its growing team of Austin-based H-E-B Digital Partners (employees), as well as the new headquarters for Favor, the Austin-based on-demand delivery company that is a wholly-owned subsidiary
CVS installs time delay safes in all its Michigan pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 318 CVS Pharmacy locations in Michigan, including pharmacies located in Target stores.