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Amazon Prime Day breaks online shopping records

Amazon Prime Day breaks online shopping records

On a day (and a half) with more than one million deals worldwide offered exclusively to Prime members, sales this Prime Day surpassed Cyber Monday, Black Friday and the previous Prime Day, when comparing 36-hour periods, making this once again the biggest shopping event in Amazon history.

Upsher-Smith launches vigabatrin under brand name Vigadrone

Upsher-Smith launches vigabatrin under brand name Vigadrone

Upsher-Smith Laboratories  announced the launch of Vigadrone (vigabatrin) for Oral Solution, 500 mg, a fully substitutable, AA-rated generic version of Sabril (vigabatrin) powder for oral solution. The product was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 21, 2018.

Doritos, Busta Rhymes search for hip-hop’s next big star

Doritos, Busta Rhymes search for hip-hop’s next big star

This summer, Doritos Blaze and Busta Rhymes have fans spitting fire in more ways than one. With “Blaze The Beat,” Doritos and Busta are searching for the newest hip-hop star to share the stage with a major headliner at a music festival later this summer, and potentially open doors on a new career.

Kroger rolls out OptUP app

Kroger rolls out OptUP app

Kroger Co. has introduced OptUP, an innovative data-driven app that helps customers make more informed, healthier purchase decisions. “Kroger’s new OptUP app is transformational for the food retail industry,” said Colleen Lindholz, Kroger’s president of health.

Albertsons reports sales up in first quarter

Albertsons reports sales up in first quarter

Albertsons Cos. reported a sales increase of 1%, to $18.7 billion, during the 16-week fiscal first quarter ended June 16. The company attributed the $193.4 million increase in sales mainly to higher fuel sales (up $154.1 million). Same store sales for the quarter were up 0.2%.

Homeopathic industry mourns John Borneman, III

Homeopathic industry mourns John Borneman, III

The American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP) mourns the loss of an industry legend. John (Jack) Borneman, III, grandson of one of the founding members of AAHP, passed away on July 9, 2018.

RxSafe provides answers in wake of Amazon/PillPack move

RxSafe provides answers in wake of Amazon/PillPack move

Amazon rocked the pharmacy world in a big way last month with the announcement of its estimated $1 billion acquisition of PillPack, a 5-year-old company that made a name for itself with pre-sorted medication dose packaging delivered directly to patients’ homes.