Mobile app from Reasor’s allows users to manage prescriptions on the go
Reasor’s Pharmacies recently introduced a new digital communication platform in partnership with mscripts to help customers manage their prescriptions on the go.
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Nestlé Nesquik celebrates 70th anniversary
The iconic Nestlé Nesquik flavored milk drink is celebrating its first experiential event to honor its 70th anniversary. Opening Sat, July 21, Nesquik is hosting “The Nesquik Milk Stop,” a week-long pop-up event at the popular Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica.
Google selects IRI to join measurement partners program
Google has selected IRI as a partner for marketing mix analyses as part of the new Google Measurement Partners program. Google designed the program to provide top quality and choice to its advertisers across seven specialization areas.
Innovus Pharma enters into pilot program with CVS Pharmacy
Innovus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced that it has entered into a pilot program with the nationwide pharmaceutical chain CVS Pharmacy to sell the company’s product Androferti, to increase sperm quality. The CVS men’s health in-store clinic pilot program will promote Androferti in 12 to 20 stores.
Publix appoints new executives
Publix Super Markets Inc. president and chief executive officer Todd Jones has named Marcy Benton as vice president of human resources and John Provenzano as vice president of public affairs. In her new role, Benton will be responsible for all human resources functions.
SheaMoisture goes natural with new collection
Consumers are seeking natural products with balancing, detoxifying and restorative properties. SheaMoisture answers the call with its new Green Coconut & Activated Charcoal Purifying & Hydrating collection for the body, face and hair.
Executive changes at Kroger
Kroger Co.’s Atlanta division president Bruce Lucia has announced his plans to retire, and the company has promoted Tim Brown, currently Cincinnati/Dayton division president, to succeed him.
NACDS addresses DIR fees, other “access agenda” priorities
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has submitted comments to Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar in response to the agency’s request-for-information on drug-pricing public policy issues.
PCMA issues statement on FDA biosimilar action plan
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer Mark Merritt released the following statement on the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new Biosimilars Action Plan: “We applaud the FDA for taking important steps toward approving more biosimilars in the Unite
Express Scripts subsidiary expands services to healthcare providers
eviCore healthcare, a subsidiary of Express Scripts Holding Company, is adding 100 jobs in St. Louis as part of expanding its services to healthcare providers.
Henkel opens “Beauty Insights” center in Germany
DUSSELDORF – Henkel recently opened its new consumer tests center located at its headquarters here. In the new “Beauty Insights” center, the company said that its Beauty Care experts can now observe consumer habits and directly transform insights into the design and development of new products.
CVS Health increases commitment to vets
CVS Health today announced the expansion of the company’s participation in the Department of Defense SkillBridge Initiative, which helps service men and women transition from military life to private sector civilian careers, to new locations in Hampton Roads (Virginia) and Schofield Barracks (Hawaii
House passes OTC Monograph Reform Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed H.R. 5333, the Over-the-Counter Monograph Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act of 2018 – bipartisan legislation sponsored by Representatives Bob Latta (R, Ohio), Diana DeGette (D, Colo.
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 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
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.