Benzer Pharmacy opens online store for DME
Benzer Pharmacy has launched an online store for durable medical equipment (DME). The pharmacy chain said Monday that the website, BenzerMedicalEquipment.
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Mylan releases generic Doryx DR tablets
Mylan N.V. has launched doxycycline hyclate delayed-release tablets (200 mg), an antibiotic, in the United States. Mylan said its doxycycline product is a generic version of Doryx 200-mg delayed-release tablets from Mayne Pharma.
NACDS Foundation to hold Zika virus webinar
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation this week plans to hold a webinar on protection against the Zika virus.
FDgard medical food hits shelves at Walgreens, CVS
IM HealthScience (IMH) has launched FDgard, a nonprescription medical food for the dietary management of functional dyspepsia (FD), or persistent or recurring indigestion. IMH said Monday that FDgard is now available in the digestive aisle at most CVS/pharmacy and Walgreens stores nationwide.
Brownmed acquires Joslin Orthopedic Gear
Home medical equipment manufacturer Brownmed Inc. has acquired Joslin Orthopedic Gear. Financial terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.
CVS Pharmacy to offer digital-only receipt option
CVS Pharmacy president Helena Foulkes appeared on ABC-TV’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to announce that the drug chain is taking action on one of the talk show host’s pet peeves: long paper receipts at checkout.
Activist investor Rosenstein exits WBA board
Activist investor Barry Rosenstein, managing partner of hedge fund JANA Partners LLC, has stepped down from the Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Inc. board after reducing his investment in the company.
NACDS Foundation spurs hepatitis C testing
A study funded by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation aims to boost testing for hepatitis C and connect patients to care. This week, the NACDS Foundation said its study is under way in 50 stores with pharmacies, and a total of 75 locations are planned in the greater Detroit,
Topical BioMedics earns small-business honors
Topical BioMedics Inc. was named Biomedical Company of the Year by the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
FDA pushes back generic drug labeling rule
The Food and Drug Administration is again postponing the release of a final rule that would change generic drug labeling requirements.
Bell launches promo campaign for Jet-Alert
Bell Pharmaceuticals has kicked off an eight-month promotional campaign for its Jet-Alert caffeine tablets on Sirius XM radio. The company said Thursday that the marketing push also includes online advertisements, national print advertising, social media campaigns and retailer support programs.
CVS opens store in Katrina-ravaged section of New Orleans
CVS Pharmacy has opened a new store in the Lower Ninth Ward of New Orleans, which the company said makes it the first major retailer to build in the neighborhood since Hurricane Katrina. CVS said Thursday that the store stands as a building block in the revitalization of the Lower Ninth Ward,
Wrigley panel to explore ‘transaction zones’
Next week, Wrigley aims to take a closer look at how in-store placement sways consumer purchasing behavior. The Mars Inc.
Natrol’s new supplements expand beauty lineup
Natrol LLC has introduced three new dietary supplement products, its first launches since being acquired by Aurobindo Pharma USA Inc.
Nice-Pak brand named sponsor for food allergy group
Nice ‘n CLEAN, a Nice-Pak brand, has been tabbed as the exclusive wet wipe sponsor of Food Allergy Research & Education (FARE).
FDA works to speed generic drug approvals
Amid calls for a quicker approval process, the Food and Drug Administration last year cleared for market the most generic drug products in its history. The FDA said it approved or issued tentative approvals for more than 700 generic drugs in 2015.