In name change, HDMA becomes HDA
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has changed its name to the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
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Topical BioMedics unveils MyPainAway Sports Cream
Topical BioMedics Inc. has introduced MyPainAway Sports Cream, a topical pain reliever targeted at athletes. The company said Monday that MyPainAway Sports Cream uses 17 active biomedicines to stimulate the body on a cellular level and increase the rate of healing to alleviate pain at its source.
Dr. Reddy’s to acquire ANDAs from Teva, Allergan
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to buy eight Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) in the United States from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and an affiliate of Allergan plc for $350 million in cash. Dr.
Walgreens ends relationship with Theranos
Walgreens is terminating its relationship with Theranos Inc. and closing operations at all 40 Theranos Wellness Centers at its stores in Arizona.
Fred’s Pharmacy ramps up telehealth access
CANTON, Miss. ─ Fred’s Inc. is expanding access to telehealth services at its in-store pharmacies. Technology provider TelehealthONE said it will roll out its telehealth kiosks to more Fred’s Pharmacy locations.
IMH’s IBgard rolls out to Rite Aid stores
IM HealthScience (IMH) has expanded availability of its IBgard medical food for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. IMH said that Rite Aid stores will stock IBgard in 12-capsule and 48-capsule boxes.
Scarborough, Brzezinski to keynote at Total Store Expo
Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski of MSNBC’s television news program “Morning Joe” have been tabbed as keynote speakers for the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo.
FTC warming to WBA-Rite Aid merger, report says
Shares of Walgreens Boots Alliance and Rite Aid edged up on Friday following a news report that the Federal Trade Commission is looking more favorably at the companies’ merger deal.
K-Y introduces True Feel premium lubricant
K-Y has launched K-Y True Feel, a premium silicone lubricant designed to enhance couples’ sexual intimacy.
WBA names Gourlay, Barra co-COOs
Top Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) executives Alex Gourlay and Ornella Barra have been appointed as co-chief operating officers as part of a realignment of the company’s senior management team.
Pantene taps singer Hervey for curls campaign
Pantene has enlisted singer Jillian Hervey as a brand ambassador for a multimedia marketing campaign to celebrate curly hair.
NACDS: Pharmacist provider status, MTM can aid Medicare
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores told leaders in the House of Representatives that greater recognition of pharmacists’ full capabilities as health care providers can bolster the Medicare program.
Pharmacy players rise in Fortune 500
Players in the retail pharmacy space accounted for three of the top 10 spots in the 2016 Fortune 500 list of the nation’s largest companies by revenue. Coming in again at No. 1 overall on the annual list, released this week, was the world’s largest retailer, Walmart, with sales of $482.13 billion.
Mylanta heartburn remedy returns to stores
The venerable Mylanta antacid and anti-gas liquid has been brought back to store shelves nationwide by Infirst Healthcare USA, a subsidiary of United Kingdom-based Infirst Healthcare Ltd. Infirst said Tuesday that the “new” Mylanta features an improved taste, extra coating power and new products.
CVS, MinuteClinic openings proceed at Target
CVS Health continues to move forward with conversion projects from its acquisition of Target Corp.’s pharmacy and retail clinic business. CVS this week opened the first CVS Pharmacy locations inside Target stores in Washington and Oregon.
L’Oreal USA creates chief retail officer post
L’Oreal USA has promoted Marc-Alexandre Risch to chief retail officer, a newly created position.