McKesson, CVS sign new pact for Target Rx
McKesson Corp. announced a new distribution pact with CVS Health for Target pharmacies in updating its earnings outlook for fiscal 2016 and providing preliminary guidance for fiscal 2017.
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Zipdrug adds more convenience to Rx delivery
On-demand Rx delivery company Zipdrug aims to help New Yorkers save a trip to the pharmacy after a visit at CityMD, a leading urgent care provider. The companies have formed a partnership that they said provides a “one-stop care experience.
Benzer Pharmacy looks to ramp up expansion
Benzer Pharmacy this year aims to continue the aggressive growth it achieved last year. The drug chain said Monday that it opened a new store in Hendersonville, Tenn., expanding its network to more than 50 stores in nine states.
Perrigo recalls store-brand children’s guaifenesin liquid
Perrigo Co. plc has voluntarily recalled some batches of its children’s guaifenesin liquid in the United States following a recent recall of certain dosing cups by its supplier.
TABS Group adopts new name
Highlighting its acumen in consumer packaged goods (CPG) analytics, TABS Group has changed its name to TABS Analytics. TABS said the new name, which goes into effect immediately, better represents its mission to simplify and improve sales and marketing analytics for CPG companies.
Actress Rachel Bilson teams up with Chapstick
Chapstick has signed up actress Rachel Bilson as the lip balm brand’s newest spokesperson. Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of Chapstick, said Monday that Bilson will appear in a marketing campaign to highlight the brand’s innovation and focus on the importance of skin care for lips.
Shire to acquire Baxalta in $32 billion deal
Shire plc plans to buy Baxalta Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on orphan diseases and underserved conditions, in a cash and stock deal valued at $32 billion. Under the agreement, Baxalta shareholders will receive $18 in cash and 0.
Walgreens enlists partner for Chicagoland clinics
Walgreens is turning over the operation of 56 Healthcare Clinics at stores in the greater Chicagoland area to Advocate Health Care, the largest health system in Illinois. The drug chain said Monday that Advocate will lease the space to operate the clinics in the Walgreens stores.
Mobile devices back drive for health, wellness
The mobile experience, including both websites and apps, can play a prominent role for those tracking their fitness and wellness, managing multiple medications, and/or managing an illness or chronic condition. According to Pew Research Center, nearly two-thirds of Americans own a smartphone.
Gillette touts protection with new Fusion ProShield
Gillette is promoting its new Fusion ProShield razor by spotlighting the protection provided by NFL offensive lineman. In the lead-up to Super Bowl 50 in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Procter & Gamble Co.
First MinuteClinic opens in Navarro store
MinuteClinic has opened its first walk-in medical clinic inside a Navarro Discount Pharmacy store. The new MinuteClinic is located in the Navarro store at 16801 NW 67th St. in Miami Lakes, Fla.
Nipro renamed Trividia Health after acquisition
China-based health technology company Sinocare Group has finalized its acquisition of diabetes management specialist Nipro Diagnostics and renamed it Trividia Health.
Youth group, CVS urge smokers to quit
CVS Health has teamed up with DoSomething.org, a global youth organization focused on social change, for Quitters Always Win, a national campaign that urges young people to create cards encouraging family and friends who smoke to make quitting their New Year’s Resolution.
Jean Coutu retail sales inch up in 3Q
Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network eked out total and same-store sales gains for the fiscal 2016 third quarter. On the corporate side, Jean Coutu also reported upticks in revenue, net profit and earnings per share for the quarter, which ended Nov. 28.
General Mills buys EPIC Provisions
General Mills Inc. has acquired EPIC Provisions, a premium meat snacks company based in Austin, Texas. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Plans call for EPIC to operate under General Mills’ Annie’s business and remain in its Austin headquarters.
WBA starts off fiscal 2016 on strong note
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) topped Wall Street’s earnings projections for its fiscal 2016 first quarter. WBA said Thursday that for the first quarter ended Nov. 30, 2015, adjusted net earnings attributable to Walgreens Boots Alliance were $1.13 billion, or $1.