CVS fights rise of e-cigarette use at colleges
As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health Tuesday announced more than $1.4 million in new giving through the CVS Health Foundation to 82 U.S.
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Garnier launches new green tagline
Garnier proudly announces the launch of a new signature tagline – By Garnier, Naturally – to serve as a stamp of the brand’s commitment to sustainability and a guarantor of its century of experience in ingredient-focused hair care, color, and skincare formulated with naturally-inspired ingredients.
Baby Magic plans major brand expansion in 2019
COPPELL, Texas – Baby Magic, the iconic legacy brand known for its generationally-loved baby skin care products with nostalgic scents, is undergoing a brand evolution and its biggest expansion in more than 65 years of creating baby care solutions.
Shopko is going out of business
Shopko, having been unable to find a buyer, said Monday that it plans to begin liquidating its assets. The company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January, said it was still evaluating strategic options for its optical business.
Study: O-T-Cs save health care system billions
Over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines save the U.S. health care system nearly $146 billion a year, a new study has found. The report, “Value of O-T-C Medicines to the U.S.
Alcon acquires PowerVision Inc.
Alcon, the global leader in eye care and a division of Novartis, announced Monday that it has acquired PowerVision, Inc., a privately-held, US-based medical device development company focused on creating fluid-based intraocular lens implants.
Walgreens supports people living with cancer
Walgreens this month launched Feel More Like You, a first-of-its-kind pharmacy, health and beauty service available at no cost to help people living with cancer manage the medical and physical changes associated with cancer treatment.
AmerisourceBergen aids tornado victims
The AmerisourceBergen Foundation has committed $25,000 to support relief efforts in communities affected by the tornadoes that recently swept through the Southeast United States.
Navagamuwa is CVS’ new CIO
CVS Health has named a new chief information officer tasked with integrating its information technology and data with IT systems used by Aetna, which the company acquired last year.
Rite Aid launches new prescription drug safety initiative in Harrisburg
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in Pennsylvania, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Harrisburg-area high schools.
Diplomat names Daniel Davison as CFO
Diplomat Pharmacy announced Friday that the company’s board of directors has appointed Dan Davison as chief financial officer and treasurer effective April 8, succeeding Atul Kavthekar.
Owen’s Craft Mixers announces deal with Walmart
Owen’s Craft Mixers, co-founded and co-owned by business partners and brothers-in-law Josh Miller and Tyler Holland, announce a new deal with national retail giant Walmart, part of the company’s continued rapid growth across the country.
VTech named Walmart’s Toy Supplier of the Year
CHICAGO – VTech, a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental electronic learning products for children, Friday announced it received the Walmart Supplier of the Year Award in the Toy category.
NACDS lauds bill to mitigate opioid abuse
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Friday welcomed Senate legislation that would limit to a seven-day supply the initial prescriptions of opioids for acute pain — a move that is consistent with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) guidelines. Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand (D.
NACDS praises Arkansas e-prescribing law preventing opioid abuse
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) praises the enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (SB 174), for controlled substance prescriptions for Schedule II through Schedule VI, which will help prevent opioid abuse. Arkansas Gov.
Glenmark gets okay for generic acne solution
PARAMUS, N.J. – Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has received the Food and Drug Administration’s approval for generic BenzaClin (clindamycin and benzoyl peroxide gel, 1%/5%). The product, which is an acne treatment, is a generic of Valeant Bermuda’s branded product.