ECRM tabs Bennett as retail senior VP
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has named Wayne Bennett as senior vice president of retail. ECRM said Thursday that Bennett will assume his new role on Aug. 2.
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AZO launches Urinary Tract Defense
AZO has expanded its line of over-the-counter women’s health products with AZO Urinary Tract Defense, a medicine for urinary tract infections (UTI). The i-Health Inc. brand said AZO Urinary Tract Defense “helps women play defense when UTI symptoms strike.
Lawmakers marshal support for TRICARE pilot
A group of congressmen have called on House of Representatives and Senate leaders to advance a TRICARE pilot that would enable military veterans and families to opt to fill prescriptions at community pharmacies.
Kroger to buy specialty pharmacy ModernHEALTH
Boosting its presence in the fast-growing specialty pharmacy arena, Kroger Co. has unveiled a deal for its Axium Pharmacy Holdings Inc. subsidiary to acquire Modern HC Holdings Inc., the parent of pharmacy services operator ModernHEALTH. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Unilever to acquire Dollar Shave Club
Unilever plans to buy Dollar Shave Club, the U.S.-based razor blade subscription service that has jolted the men’s shaving category. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
NCPA sets up Innovation Center for community pharmacy
The National Community Pharmacists Association has created a new Innovation Center to provide resources to help independent pharmacies adapt to the fast-changing health care environment.
P&G looks at subscription service for Tide Pods
In a move not likely to please retailers, Procter & Gamble reportedly is testing an online subscription service for Tide Pods laundry detergent capsules.
Hi-School Pharmacy COO Crawford to retire
Hi-School Pharmacy chief operating officer John Crawford plans to retire at the end of this month. The Pacific Northwest drug chain said Tuesday that Crawford, who has been with Hi-School for 43 years, is slated to step down as COO on July 31. At that time, he will be succeeded by Rick
Building a strategy in a digital world
Recent studies point to digital as the primary force driving the business and societal changes that are affecting company operations across industries. Because retail and health care are facing the most disruption, North American pharmacies can no longer afford to watch from the sidelines.
Clarion Brands acquires Florajen probiotics
Clarion Brands has expanded its over-the-counter health product lineup with the acquisition of the Florajen probiotic brand. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Clarion said Tuesday that the purchase of Florajen, marketed by American Lifeline Inc., now gives it three No.
Aurobino gets approval for Vicoprofen generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market hydrocodone bitartrate and ibuprofen tablets 7.5 mg/200 mg (C-II), a combination opioid and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) painkiller.
Fla. community pharmacy has personal touch
Personal service remains the bailiwick of independent community pharmacies. In fact, for many consumers, that’s the chief reason for choosing an independent drug store over a chain pharmacy.
WBA to open Boots stores in South Korea
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) plans to form franchise partnership with Emart Co. Ltd., a leading hypermarket retailer in South Korea. WBA said the first Boots stores are slated to open before the end of the first half of next year.
Perrigo releases store-brand version of Zegerid OTC
Perrigo Co. plc has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules 20 mg/1100 mg, an over-the-counter medicine for heartburn.
Fast-growing Genoa plans more pharmacies
Genoa, a QoL Healthcare Co., is one of the fastest-growing community pharmacy operators anywhere.
Walmart Care Clinic’s Ryan earns honors
Sandra Ryan, vice president of Walmart Care Clinics, has received the 2016 Loretta C. Ford Lifetime Achievement Award from the National Nurse Practitioner Symposium. Ryan was presented the award earlier this month at the symposium’s conference and exhibition in Keystone, Colo.