Walgreens in partnership to help further oncology care
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) and Walgreens have partnered to advance cancer therapies and address the changing treatment model facing patients with blood and other cancers.
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Kroger appoints group VP of retail operations
Mary Ellen Adcock has been promoted to group vice president of retail operations at The Kroger Co. The food and drug retailer said Wednesday that Adcock, currently vice president of operations for Kroger’s Columbus division, assumes the new position on May 16.
APhA backs CDC guidelines on opioid prescribing
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has voiced its support of final guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that aim to help prescribers improve the care and safety of patients being treated for chronic pain.
Hello kicks off ad campaign for kids’ toothpaste
Hello Products is spotlighting its Hello Naturally Friendly toothpastes for children in the brand’s first-ever advertising campaign.
Dream Water launches at Canadian retailers
Natural sleep aid Dream Water has gained retail distribution in Canada.
First MinuteClinics debut in Target stores
CVS Health has opened its first MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics inside Target stores in the Charlotte and Raleigh-Durham, N.C., markets.
Alberto VO5’s new collection targets hair issues
Alberto VO5 has introduced a new line of shampoos and conditioners that provide benefits to help solve common hair problems.
Haggen stores to be acquired by Albertsons
Food and drug retailer Haggen Inc., under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection since last fall, is slated to become part of Albertsons LLC.
GSK rolls out Children’s Flonase allergy spray
GSK Consumer Healthcare has launched Children’s Flonase, a pediatric version of its now over-the-counter allergy nasal spray.
Innovation to co-host symposium with Binghamton’s WISE
Next month, pharmacy automation provider Innovation will co-host a two-day pharmacy operations symposium with Binghamton University’s Watson Institute of Systems Excellence (WISE).
Shoppers Home Health Care sells mobility assets
Shoppers Home Health Care, the home health care retail arm of Shoppers Drug Mart, is selling some assets of its lifts and elevating business to Prism Medical Ltd., a provider of mobility equipment and services.
Glenmark cleared to market Frova generic
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals USA has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for frovatriptan succinate tablets 2.5 mg, a medication for migraine headaches. Glenmark said Monday that its product is a generic version of Frova tablets (2.5 mg) from Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Benzer Pharmacy introduces franchise model
To help propel its rapid growth, Benzer Pharmacy has formally launched its franchise model to draw independent pharmacies to its brand.
Ahold, Delhaize merger approved by shareholders
Shareholders of Koninklijke Ahold N.V. and Delhaize Group have voted to approve the proposed merger of the two retailers The global supermarket operators said Monday that the deal, pending regulatory approval, is expected to close later this year.
NACDS promotes IT director to VP
Vishal Bhatia has been promoted to vice president of information services and information services security officer at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS said Monday that Bhatia, previously a director, will lead the association’s information services function.
Rite Aid launches Miracle Balloon campaign
Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its 22nd annual Miracle Balloon campaign for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, a nonprofit group that raises funds for children’s hospitals.