Griffith gets promotion at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. has named Derek Griffith executive vice president of store operations. Griffith had been serving as senior vice president of operations in the retailer’s Northeast and Midwest regions.
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Crncich, cofounder of Big V drug chain, dies at 87
Big V Drug Stores cofounder Tony Crncich passed away October 18. He was 87. Crncich is being remembered for his storied career as builder of one of the largest retail pharmacy chains in Ontario. The chain he helped launch in 1962 grew to encompass 135 stores. Big V — at the time
In-store medication disposal kiosks installed at CVS
CVS Health has expanded its safe medication disposal program with in-store kiosks. The new disposal units inside 750 CVS Pharmacy stores will add to the more than 800 CVS medication disposal kiosks the company has donated to law enforcement officials across the country.
Independent drug stores hold their own in Rx market
More often than not, independent drug stores are overshadowed by the big retail chains.
Health@250: America at a crossroads
The impact of a healthy population and vibrant workforce on the ability of the economy to sustain growth should not be underestimated.
Palmer’s signs Breckenridge for pregnancy ad campaign
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula has tabbed actress Alexandra Breckenridge of the NBC-TV series “This is Us” to star in its popular pregnancy ad campaign. The E.T. Browne Drug Co.
Hershey’s Gold brings new flavor to iconic brand
Later this year, The Hershey Co. plans to roll out the fourth flavor in its namesake brand’s history, Hershey’s Gold caramelized creme bars. Hershey said this week that Hershey’s Gold marks the nation’s first mass-market, golden creme confection.
PBS TV to air segment on ScriptDrop, Albertsons
ScriptDrop and Albertsons Cos. will be featured on the educational television series “Success Files” for their efforts to provide patients with their prescription medications following Hurricane Harvey.
Pharmasave spotlights pharmacists’ diabetes expertise
Pharmasave is positioning itself as a care destination for people with diabetes or at risk for the disease.
CVS stays atop regional health needs
CVS Health has responded to regional crises to help meet the needs of residents in Florida and Houston. In Florida, CVS said this week it’s making the hepatitis A vaccine available to address an outbreak in the state.
Troubling Rx trends: Drug lawsuit ads, lax opioid disposal
Some recently released research uncovered a couple of disconcerting trends concerning prescription drugs. Lawsuit ads targeting prescription drugs and medical devices have caused at least 61 serious medical events, including six deaths, according to a report from the U.S.
Aurobindo cleared to market Effient generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for prasugrel tablets, an antiplatelet blood thinner, in dosages of 5 mg and 10 mg. Aurobindo said Thursday that its prasugrel product is a generic version of Effient tablets (5 mg and 10 mg) from Eli Lilly and Co.
Cremo shave cream wins GQ award
Men’s grooming brand Cremo has won a 2017 GQ Best Grooming Product Award for its Cremo Original Concentrated Shave Cream. Laguna, Calif.-based Cremo Co. said the editors of GQ chose its shave cream for its annual list of grooming product winners for best hair, skin and beard care. The company noted
KidzStuff hits shelves at Publix pharmacies
KidzStuff health items have rolled out to 125 Publix Pharmacy locations in South Florida. A provider of baby and young children’s clothing and wellness products, Miami-based KidzStuff said it’s looking to expand into brick-and-mortar retail stores after having sold its wares exclusively online.
GSK, CVS team with Lung Force to help smokers quit
GSK Consumer Healthcare and CVS Health have partnered with American Lung Association’s Lung Force initiative to help people quit smoking.
Lawmakers call for TRICARE pilot extension
Forty-nine members of Congress are urging House and Senate leaders to support a one-year extension of the TRICARE Acquisition Cost Parity Pilot Program for retail pharmacy. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said late Wednesday that the bipartisan group of lawmakers — led by Reps.