CutisPharma inaugurates new R&D center
CutisPharma has opened a new research-and-development center in Woburn, Mass., to house the specialty pharmaceutical company’s expanding R&D team.
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Health system outsources pharmacy to Walgreens
Walgreens has entered an agreement to become the retail pharmacy provider for northeastern Florida health system Baptist Health. Plans call for Baptist Health’s retail pharmacy operations to open under Walgreens’ ownership at Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville in early January.
Ralphs pharmacies serve up free glucose tests
Ralphs Grocery Co. this week began offering free blood glucose tests to help customers assess their risk for diabetes. The Los Angeles-area supermarket chain, part of The Kroger Co., is providing the glucose tests at its 80 in-store pharmacies through Nov. 20.
Fruth Pharmacy enlists pharmacogenetics solution
Taking medication efficacy and safety to an individual level, Fruth Pharmacy plans to offer the Rxight pharmacogenetics program from MD Labs.
Walmart 3Q earnings top Wall Street’s forecast
Walmart’s third quarter earnings beat analysts’ expectations, but its sales fell slightly short, dampened by food deflation and unfavorable foreign exchange rates. The company earned $3.03 billion, or 98 cents a share, during the quarter, down from $1.03 per share a year ago.
Hsu tabbed as president, COO at Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has promoted Michael Hsu, group president for North American consumer products, to president and chief operating officer. Michael Hsu Kimberly-Clark said Hsu is slated to join the board of directors effective Jan. 1.
CVS Health helps colleges go smoke-free
The American Cancer Society and the CVS Health Foundation have awarded grants to 20 U.S. colleges and universities through their Tobacco-Free Generation Campus Initiative (TFGCI). The $3.
Rite Aid incents American Express card users
Rite Aid Corp. is providing extra incentive for American Express cardholders to shop in its stores.
Target Q3 profits and sales exceed expectations
Target Corp. on Wednesday posted fiscal third-quarter profits and sales that exceeded expectations. The retailer also raised its forecast for fourth-quarter sales and full-year earnings. Target earned $1.04 per share in the third quarter on sales of $16.4 billion.
NBTY becomes The Nature’s Bounty Co.
The nutritional supplement maker NBTY Inc. is changing its name to The Nature’s Bounty Co. to better communicate its health and wellness focus to consumers.
PharmaSmart database hits milestone
PharmaSmart International Inc., a leading manufacturer of validated health screening kiosks and digital health services, has announced that its DataSmart Health Database now houses results from over 50 million individual biometric screening sessions.
Amazon to offer delivery from Bartell Drugs
Amazon.com Inc. has launched free two-hour delivery of products from Bartell Drugs, the first drug chain included in the service. Prime Now members in Greater Seattle can now shop for thousands of health and beauty aids and groceries, including locally sourced products, from Bartells.
E.l.f. Beauty thrives with social, multichannel strategies
E.l.f. Beauty Inc. cites its strong social media presence and multichannel approach as key factors behind its robust sales growth. The cosmetics and beauty care company late Thursday reported an 11% year-over-year sales gain to $56.3 million for the third quarter and a 22% rise to $153.
Pantene campaign enlists Provision 3-D kiosks
Procter & Gamble Co. has launched a national promotional campaign for its Pantene hair care brand on Provision 3D Savings Center kiosks. Provision Interactive Technologies Inc.
Election ’16: Pharmacy holds support in Congress
The chain drug industry upheld its base of pharmacy advocates in Congress despite “one of the most tumultuous election cycles in modern times,” said National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson.
Rx battle heats up between CVS, Walgreens
CVS Health’s scaled-back 2017 guidance, given in its third-quarter report this week, spotlights an intensifying competitive battle with rival Walgreens Boots Alliance.