IMH expands retail reach of IBgard capsules for IBS
IM HealthScience (IMH) is expanding retail distribution of its IBgard medical food capsules for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to independent drug stores and supermarkets nationwide.
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RediClinic enables online scheduling of appointments
Retail clinic operator RediClinic has rolled out online appointment scheduling from desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices. The Rite Aid Corp.
Hamacher helps map out launch of Recovery Skin Relief
With some go-to-market guidance from Hamacher Resource Group, NovaGenesis LLC is set to launch its Recovery Skin Relief therapeutic skin care line at retail pharmacies next month.
CVS unveils its own mobile payment solution
CVS Health is piloting its own mobile payment tool called CVS Pay, designed to expedite the checkout process. CVS said Thursday that CVS Pay, part of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, is an end-to-end solution that integrates payment, prescription pickup and the ExtraCare loyalty program all in one scan.
Walgreens adds Rx disposal units in Iowa stores
State officials visited a Walgreens store in Iowa as the drug chain continued its deployment of safe medication disposal kiosks to help combat drug abuse and misuse.
Benzer Pharmacy serves up Rx adherence solution
Benzer Pharmacy is addressing the medication nonadherence problem by offering a custom pill tray for patients on multiple medicines.
Kinney edges out Wall Street giant in fundraiser
with about 100 stores in New York and Vermont — was the top fundraiser nationwide in the association’s 2016 Heart Health campaign, generating $30,000. Morgan Stanley was second with
Eli Lilly promotes pair of finance executives
Eli Lilly and Co. has appointed Joshua Smiley as senior vice president of finance and treasurer. Lilly said Wednesday that Smiley, currently senior vice president of finance, controller and chief financial officer for Lilly Research Laboratories, assumes his new post on Oct. 1.
McKesson Canada president leaves for new job
McKesson Canada president Alain Champagne is leaving the company to join sales training and development firm Optimé International as a partner and chief executive officer. Plans call for Champagne to take over as Optimé CEO effective Sept. 1.
Bartell Drugs campaigns for school supplies
Bartell Drugs is headlong into its annual campaign to generate donations to provide school supplies and personal care items to local students in need. Through Aug. 28, donations of basic school supplies and hygiene products can be made at all of Bartell’s 64 stores.
Scenes from the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo
The spirit of collaboration was alive and well at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo. NACDS leaders applauded the level of participation among retailer and supplier members in this year’s show at the Boston Convention Center.
Tech putting shoppers in driver’s seat
The days of retailers calling the shots are gone; technology has put the customer in charge, said longtime retail analyst/consultant Walter Loeb.
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.
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.