NFI readies launch of Lidocare Pain Relief Patch
NFI Consumer Products is set to roll out Lidocare Pain Relief Patch, which the company calls the first lidocaine patch available over the counter.
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Walgreens gets Red Nose Day under way
Red Nose Day is back on again at Walgreens. The drug chain said Monday that it’s once again the exclusive retail partner of the second annual Red Nose Day in the United States, helping to raise funds to fight poverty among children. To that end, the campaign’s iconic Red Noses — which
Colgate-Palmolive names senior execs to new roles
Colgate-Palmolive Co. has appointed three of its senior executives to new positions. The consumer products giant said Monday that P.
Revlon tabs Colgate-Palmolive’s Garcia as new CEO
Colgate-Palmolive Co. executive Fabian Garcia is joining Revlon Inc. as president and chief executive officer. Revlon said Monday that Garcia is slated to take the CEO reins on April 15.
Rite Aid kicks off Plenti points promo for spring
A strong response from customers has Rite Aid Corp. continuing its points promotions for its wellness+ with Plenti rewards program into the spring.
Ritzman recasts the pharmacy experience
Ritzman Pharmacy has come up with an answer to the commoditization of pharmacy. The drug chain has opened “The Pharmacy of the Future,” highlighting pharmacists’ clinical knowledge and services, in Rootstown, Ohio.
The growing reach of Walgreens Boots Alliance
The presence of Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) across the pharmacy care sector continues to broaden and deepen.
Amneal ships generic of Voltaren Gel
Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC has launched diclofenac sodium topical gel 1%, a pain reliever for osteoarthritis, in the United States.
Pinnacle Foods CEO to become Keurig’s chief exec
Robert Gamgort, chief executive officer of Pinnacle Foods Inc., is leaving the company next month to join Keurig Green Mountain Inc. as CEO. Plans call for Gamgort to take the helm as CEO at Keurig on May 2. He will replace Brian Kelley, who will become vice chairman of the board. Keurig
Pharmacies boost controlled substance e-scripts
Last year, retail pharmacies greatly accelerated implementation of technology for electronic prescribing of controlled substances (EPCS). Eighty-two percent of U.S.
Perrigo, Allergan release Mucinex store-brand tablets
Perrigo Co. plc and Allergan plc have begun shipping 1,200-mg guaifenesin extended-release tablets, an expectorant, to retail and wholesale customers.
Glenmark cleared to market Evista generic
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc. USA has received final approval from the Food & Drug Administration for raloxifene hydrochloride tablet. Glenmark said Wednesday that its raloxifene product is a generic equivalent of Evista tablets (60 mg) from Eli Lilly and Co.
SDM, Loblaw mark record drug take-back campaign
Shoppers Drug Mart and parent Loblaw Cos. gathered 620 tons of expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicine in their third National Medicine Take-Back Campaign.
Innovation collaborates on pharmacy operations paper
The Advanced Systems Division of pharmacy automation provider Innovation partnered with the Binghamton University Watson Institute for Systems Excellence (BU WISE) on a thesis paper published in the journal Expert Systems With Applications (ESWA).
Dollar General set to ramp up expansion
Over the next two years, Dollar General Corp. plans to open nearly 2,000 new stores. The deep discount chain said late Wednesday that about 900 new stores and 875 relocations/remodels are slated for the current 2016 fiscal year.
Tec Labs launches Tecnu Bites & Stings textured wipes
Tec Labs has introduced Tecnu Bites & Stings Medicated Itch and Pain Relief Wipes, which feature a new technology for treating insect bites and bee stings. The company said Wednesday that each wipe has one side that is textured and one that is smooth, a feature trademarked as Tecnu Textures.