Russell Stover delves into snacks with Everyday line
Russell Stover Chocolates has launched Everyday chocolates, which offer consumers classic and new confections in more convenient packaging for snacking.
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Mars takes wraps off latest chocolate varieties
Mars Chocolate North America has unveiled new flavor extensions to some of its leading chocolate brands, as well as a roster of new seasonal items.
WBA makes $6 billion debt offering
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc. has announced a $6 billion debt offering to help finance its $17.2 billion deal to acquire Rite Aid Corp.
Genoa opens its 300th pharmacy
Behaviorial health specialist Genoa has opened its 300th pharmacy location, in Tamarac, Fla. Genoa said Thursday that its new pharmacy is located inside the Henderson Behavioral Health center.
Dr. Reddy’s makes foray into OTC health arena
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has acquired six over-the-counter health product brands from Ducere Pharma LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. India-based Dr. Reddy’s, which has its U.S. office in Princeton, N.J.
NCPA summit brings Rx advocates to D.C.
More than 300 independent pharmacists from across the country gathered near the nation’s capital for the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2016 Congressional Pharmacy Summit.
Thrifty White expands specialty pharmacy pact
Thrifty White Pharmacy and Diplomat Pharmacy have expanded their current specialty pharmacy agreement to include Thrifty White’s affiliated pharmacies. Thrifty White said Tuesday that the new program with Flint, Mich.
CCA Industries unveils new logo, business name
CCA Industries Inc., a health and beauty products supplier, announced Tuesday a new logo and business name “Core Care America.” The corporate name will remain CCA Industries Inc.
Bausch + Lomb wins Walmart award
Bausch + Lomb, a leading global supplier of ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, contact lenses, lens care products, and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments , announced Monday that Walmart has presented the company with its 2015 U.S. Supplier of the Year Award in Consumables and Health & Wellness.
MinuteClinic partners with VA in Northern Calif.
MinuteClinic aims to expand health care access for military veterans in Northern California via an affiliation with the Department of Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System (VA Palo Alto HCS).
Neighbourhood Pharmacies CEO Carpenter exits
Denise Carpenter, president and chief executive officer of the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, has left the organization.
Franchise invitation from Benzer Pharmacy
This year, Benzer Pharmacy plans to open 20 to 30 new pharmacies. Company executives have previously said that, through its franchise program, Benzer can add 600 more stores by providing a turnkey solution for independent pharmacies to rebrand to its banner.
Benzer Pharmacy opens online store for DME
Benzer Pharmacy has launched an online store for durable medical equipment (DME). The pharmacy chain said Monday that the website, BenzerMedicalEquipment.
Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets
Mylan N.V. has launched doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets (200 mg), an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said its doxycycline product is a generic version of Doryx 200-mg delayed-release tablets from Mayne Pharma.
NACDS Foundation to hold Zika virus webinar
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation this week plans to hold a webinar on protection against the Zika virus.
FDgard medical food hits shelves at Walgreens, CVS
IM HealthScience (IMH) has launched FDgard, a nonprescription medical food for the dietary management of functional dyspepsia (FD), or persistent or recurring indigestion. IMH said Monday that FDgard is now available in the digestive aisle at most CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens stores nationwide.