TempTraq wireless patch rolls out to more stores
Blue Spark Technologies Inc. has expanded distribution of its TempTraq wearable Bluetooth temperature monitor at leading food, drug and mass retailers.
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Purdue Pharma joins National Pharmaceutical Council
Purdue Pharma L.P. has become a member of health policy research group The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC). NPC said Dr. Tracy Mayne, head of medical affairs strategic research at Purdue Pharma, will serve as the pharmaceutical company’s representative on the NPC board of directors.
More happenings at the Total Store Expo
Health care and technology were the key themes at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo on Monday, the third day of the show.
Valeant makes changes to executive team
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has instituted a series of leadership and organizational changes, including an expansion of its executive committee and the duties of some senior executives.
Product Showcase winners unveiled at Total Store Expo
Retailers attending the NACDS Total Store Expo picked the standout front-end items in this year’s Product Showcase.
McKesson Canada Rx banners partner with Centric Health
The Guardian and I.D.A. independent pharmacy banners of McKesson Canada have entered into 10-year business development, technology and supply pacts with health care services provider Centric Health Corp. Centric Health said Monday that under the agreements Guardian and I.D.A.
Jelly Belly introduces Finding Dory Collection
Jelly Belly Candy Co. has unveiled the Finding Dory Collection of jelly beans, with packages sporting characters of the Disney-Pixar animated movie. The line includes 1-oz. bags, 2.8-oz. Grab & Go bags, 7.5-oz. gift bags and five-flavor gift boxes.
Perrigo finalizes sale of vitamins business to IVC
Perrigo Co. plc has wrapped up the sale of its U.S. vitamins, minerals and supplements (VMS) business to International Vitamin Corp. (IVC). The cash deal, terms of which weren’t disclosed, was announced in late June.
Durbin helps Walgreens launch drug take-back program
Sen. Dick Durbin (D., Ill.), assistant minority leader in the U.S. Senate, visited a Walgreens store in Chicago as the drug chain continued its nationwide rollout of medication disposal kiosks to help fight drug abuse and misuse. Walgreens said Durbin’s visit Monday to its 111 S. Halsted St.
PhRMA places Rx costs into context
The updated “Prescription Medicines: Costs In Context” report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) gives both a surprising and not-so-suprising snapshot of the changing Rx marketplace and how the nation’s health system is adapting.
Quest brings copper-based pain reliever to Walgreens
Quest Products Inc. has launched CopperFixx, a pain relief cream and patch using copper as its primary active ingredient.
Walmart to acquire Jet.com in $3.3 billion deal
Following recent reports that a deal was in the works, Walmart announced that it’s buying online retailer Jet.com Inc. in a transaction valued at $3.3 billion. Walmart said Wednesday that under the agreement, it will buy Jet for about $3 billion in cash and $300 million in Walmart shares.
‘We need end-to-end thinking about health care’
National Association of Chain Drug Stores leaders told retailers and suppliers at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo that they’re well-positioned to help the nation meet challenges in health care.
M.D. Science Lab debuts Dr’s Own lubricants
M.D. Science Lab is expanding its sexual wellness lineup with new Dr’s Own personal lubricants. Described as “created for women by women,” Dr’s Own provides women with relief from the discomfort of vaginal dryness from menopause, breastfeeding, birth control and other factors, the company said. M.D.
Hy-Vee earns recognition from NACDS-PAC
Hy-Vee Inc. was honored by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for its engagement in the NACDS Political Action Committee (NACDS-PAC).
Beacons connect with shoppers
Rite Aid Corp. made headlines in January when it announced it had installed beacons throughout its network of nearly 4,600 drug stores, wrestling away from Macy’s the designation of largest retail beacon deployment to date.