FDA rule bans certain antibacterial soaps
Over-the-counter consumer antiseptic soaps with certain active ingredients can no longer be marketed, according to a final rule issued by the Food and Drug Administration.
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Novo Nordisk announces CEO succession
Lars Rebien Sørensen, president and chief executive officer of Novo Nordisk A/S, is retiring from the company and will be succeeded by Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen. Plans call for Jørgensen, executive vice president and head of corporate development, to take the CEO reins on Jan.
Ricola debuts Herbal Immunity Lozenges
Known for its herbal cough and throat lozenges, Ricola is making a foray into the U.S. immunity category.
Theravent Snore Therapy hits shelves at CVS
Theravent Inc. has expanded retail distribution of its Theravent Snore Therapy anti-snoring device to more than 5,000 CVS Pharmacy stores.
Report: Walmart to cut 7,000 jobs
Walmart plans to eliminate about 7,000 back-office jobs at its U.S. stores over the coming months, The Wall Street Journal reported.
Wellements Probiotic Gripe Water rolls out at Walgreens
Wellements, a maker of safe baby health remedies, has launched organic Probiotic Gripe Water, which it calls the only gripe water on shelves that contains probiotics.
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Executive Summary: Going for Growth E-commerce is a critical component of a rapidly evolving omnichannel ecosystem. Retailers continue to test multiple e-commerce offerings across markets and are beginning to scale the models with the most promise.
The Omnichannel Journey: Translating Big Data into a Prescription for Growth
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Fred’s tabs McLane as a primary distributor
Fred’s Inc. has entered a multiyear primary distribution contract with McLane Co. McLane said Thursday that the new agreement, which starts in October, will consolidate the efforts of 60-plus distributors serving Fred’s 651 discount and pharmacy stores.
Pampers unveils new Easy Ups Training Underwear
Pampers has introduced new and improved Pampers Easy Ups Training Underwear, which includes a stretchier waistband and the brand’s extra absorbency technology.
FDA labeling changes target Rx misuse
Citing dangers from combined use, the Food and Drug Administration is requiring classwide changes to labeling for opioid analgesics, prescription opioid cough products and benzodiazepines, a group of central nervous system depressant drugs.
Impax highlights its generic epinephrine auto-injector
Impax Laboratories Inc. is spotlighting its generic epinephrine auto-injector amid a public outcry over the cost of emergency medication for anaphylaxis, a potentially life-threatening allergic reaction.
Express Scripts program caps drug costs for diabetes
Express Scripts has unveiled a program designed to rein in drug spending for diabetes patients. The pharmacy benefit manager on Wednesday launched the Diabetes Care Value Program, which the company said improves pharmacy care and controls plan costs for people with diabetes.
Albertsons pharmacies serve up no-appointment flu shots
Albertsons Cos. has begun offering flu shots on a walk-in basis at its more than 1,700 supermarket pharmacy locations.
Cardinal Health buys telepharmacy provider
Cardinal Health has quietly acquired TelePharm, an Iowa City, Iowa-based provider of telepharmacy services, according to published reports. Spokespeople for both companies told the Des Moines Register that the deal closed last month. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
Target chief marketing officer exits to join Uber
Target Corp. executive vice president and chief marketing officer Jeff Jones is leaving the company to join online car service company Uber. Target said Tuesday that Jones is leaving the company effective Sept. 9.