Gabby Douglas becomes Gillette Venus brand ambassador
Olympic gold medal gymnast Gabby Douglas has signed up as a brand ambassador this summer for Gillette’s Venus women’s shaving brand.
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CMS’ Medicaid managed care final rule addresses access
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores hailed the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ inclusion of network adequacy standards in the Medicaid and CHIP Managed Care final rule.
CVS Health bolsters support of drug take-back efforts
To date, CVS Health has donated more than 500 drug collection units to law enforcement partners — accounting for the safe disposal of over 35 metric tons of unwanted medication — through its Medication Disposal for Safer Communities Program.
Clio Designs tabs Leventhal as chief executive
Jamie Leventhal has been named president and chief executive officer of Clio Designs Inc., a designer, manufacturer and marketer of personal care and beauty care products. Clio said it previously didn’t have a CEO.
Diplomat promotes Jennifer Hagerman to VP
Jennifer Hagerman has been promoted to vice president of education and quality at Diplomat Pharmacy Inc.
Retail sales up as Jean Coutu closes fiscal year
Retail store sales edged up for the fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year at Jean Coutu Group, but the company saw net earnings decline year over year for both periods. Jean Coutu said Wednesday that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 27, revenue for its franchise store network grew 0.6% to
Hershey products to sport Team USA colors
Hershey Co. has unveiled new, patriotic-themed packaging on some of its top brands as part of its support for Team USA at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
Health care stakeholders need to talk
With the heated rhetoric about Obamacare on the presidential campaign trail, congressional hearings focused on drug costs and news reports about these debates, is it possible for all health care stakeholders to work together to develop solutions for containing costs that ensure patient access to car
McKeon unveils LunaGuard for teeth grinders
McKeon Products Inc. has expanded into oral care with the introduction of the LunaGuard, an over-the-counter solution for nighttime teeth grinding, or bruxism.
In Alabama, Walgreens provides naloxone without Rx
Walgreens has made the opioid overdose antidote naloxone available without a prescription at all of its pharmacies in Alabama. The drug chain said naloxone is now more accessible in over 110 Walgreens pharmacies throughout Alabama.
HDMA expands government affairs team
Ruth Miller has joined the government affairs team of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA). HDMA said Monday that Miller has been named senior director of regulatory affairs, a new position.
MinuteClinics open in Chicago-area Target stores
MinuteClinic’s locations in the Chicago area now include Target stores. CVS Health said Monday that MinuteClinics have opened inside 13 Target stores in Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake counties in Illinois. Chicago represents MinuteClinic’s largest metropolitan market in the United States.
Technology enables retailers to keep up with customers
Drug stores are an integral part of daily life for many consumers, who embrace them as a one-stop shop to pick up essentials, grab a snack and refill a prescription on the go. Even as the drug store channel has consolidated in recent years, these retailers have not been slack in coming up with ways
Valeant names Perrigo’s Papa as chairman, CEO
Joseph Papa has resigned as chairman and chief executive officer of Perrigo Co. plc to join Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. as chairman and CEO. Valeant said Monday that Papa, 60, is slated to start at the company by early May. Papa will succeed J.
Analyst: CVS makes front-end play with Curbside
CVS Health’s partnership with and investment in Curbside could help CVS Pharmacy enhance its front-end business by picking up some purchases that may be migrating to online retailers, according to analyst Scott Mushkin of Wolfe Research.
Lannett works with China partner on insulin generic
Lannett Co. plans to co-develop a generic insulin pharmaceutical product for the U.S. market with YiChang HEC ChangJiang Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., its strategic partner in China. Lannett said Friday that holds the exclusive U.S.