Skinnygirl unveils portion-controlled premium candy line
Skinnygirl, the lifestyle brand created by television personality and entrepreneur Bethenny Frankel, is launching Skinnygirl Candy, a premium line of Belgian chocolates, gummies and mints.
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Pessina: U.S. market WBA’s ‘greatest opportunity’
Walgreens Boots Alliance’s deal to acquire Rite Aid and partnership with Valeant Pharmaceuticals will build on WBA’s strong start in its first full year as a unified company, executive vice chairman and CEO Stefano Pessina said here at the annual shareholders meeting.
Novo Nordisk releases Tresiba long-acting insulin
Novo Nordisk Inc. has rolled out Tresiba, a once-daily, long-acting basal insulin, to U.S. pharmacies.
Perrigo closes Retin-A acquisition
Perrigo Co. plc has completed its acquisition of a portfolio of generic dosage forms and strengths of acne topical treatment Retin-A from Matawan Pharmaceuticals LLC. Financial terms of deal, announced in mid-December, weren’t disclosed.
Creme of Nature adds new gels to hairstyling lineup
Creme of Nature has introduced a purse-sized version of its top-selling hairstyling gel and a new, long-lasting formula edge tamer. The hair care brand said Monday that the new Creme of Nature with Argan Oil from Morocco Perfect Edges On-the-Go comes in a four-inch, travel-friendly tube.
Merck Manuals plans one-click access for Walgreens
Merck Manuals is making its online drug and medical information resource available across Walgreens. Merck Manuals said Monday that its MerckManuals.
Walgreens renews URAC specialty Rx accreditation
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC has renewed its full specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC. Walgreens said Monday that the designation validates the quality of care it provides to patients with complex conditions through its specialty pharmacy services. URAC is a Washington, D.C.
Rexall debuts medication synchronization program
Rexall has launched a medication synchronization program for 445 of its pharmacies across Canada. Called OneStopMeds, the med sync program is powered by Ateb’s Time My Meds solution.
Funston takes over for Kornhauser as CCA CEO
Richard Kornhauser has stepped down as president and chief executive officer of CCA Industries Inc. CCA Industries said late Thursday that Kornhauser’s resignation was effective Jan. 15. He also has resigned from the board, where he was a director.
Zendaya named as latest CoverGirl
Actress and singer Zendaya has signed up as a brand ambassador for CoverGirl. The Procter & Gamble cosmetics brand said Zendaya’s first ad is slated to launch live on Feb. 15 during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards airing on CBS.
Industry eyes CMS final rule for Rx reimbursement
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the Covered Outpatient Drugs final rule with comment, which the National Association of Chain Drug Stores said includes “significant changes” to Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs based on the average manufacturer price (AM
Dreiling to step down as Dollar General chairman
Rick Dreiling, chairman of Dollar General Corp., is stepping down from the board of directors. The dollar store chain said Thursday that Dreiling is resigning from the board effective Jan. 29. His resignation from the board coincides with his previously announced retirement as senior adviser.
Lilly introduces Humulin R U-500 KwikPen
Eli Lilly and Co. has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for the Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, a prefilled device containing a highly concentrated formulation of insulin. Humulin R U-500 is used to treat high blood sugar in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need more than 200 units of
London Drugs deploys new photo kiosks chainwide
London Drugs has rolled out new photo kiosks at all stores and launched a new Photolab website. The western Canada drug chain said Thursday the new touchscreen photo stations have been installed in the Photolab departments at its 78 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
2016 Retail Outlook: Pharmacy’s reach to expand
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Spectrum Brands tabs Maura as executive chairman
Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc. has named David Maura as executive chairman of its board of directors. The consumer products company said Thursday that Maura, 43, assumes the new role effective immediately.