Walgreens halts Theranos lab services at Palo Alto store
Walgreens has stopped clinical laboratory services from Theranos Inc. at its store in Palo Alto, Calif.
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Rite Aid serves up Plenti rewards boost
Rite Aid Corp. is giving members of its wellness+ with Plenti rewards program a chance to get a big jump in points. Starting on Jan. 31, holders of the free customer loyalty card can earn 5,000 Plenti points when they spend up to $200 on participating products in stores or at
Same-store sales dip at Rite Aid in January
Rite Aid Corp. reported decreased same-store sales for January, due in part to declined front-end business and the deflationary impact of new generic drugs. The drug chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Jan. 23, comparable-store sales in its retail pharmacy segment fell 1.
Diet Coke to roll out limited-edition design bottles
For the first time, Coca-Cola Co. is making Diet Coke available in millions of unique package designs via the company’s Diet Coke “It’s Mine” program, part of the Coke “Get A Taste” due campaign due to launch Feb. 1. The beverage giant said Wednesday that the It’s Mine program also will mark the
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.
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.