Benzer opens specialty Rx hub in New Orleans
Benzer Pharmacy’s specialty medication arm has set up shop on New Orlean’s Canal Street by establishing a center of excellence, with a focus on HIV and hepatitis C. Located at 2525 Canal St.
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NBTY forms joint venture in China
Vitamin and nutritional supplement maker NBTY Inc. has entered a joint venture to spur the growth of its Nature’s Bounty and MET-Rx brands in China. NBTY said Friday that it has partnered with Hong Kong-based By-Health Co. Ltd., a leading dietary supplement company in China.
Merck names new head of manufacturing
Sanat Chattopadhyay has been promoted to executive vice president and president of the Merck Manufacturing Division (MMD). Plans call for Chattopadhyay, currently senior vice president of Global Manufacturing Operations (Human Health), to start in the new position on April 1.
Hershey becomes USA Gymnastics sponsor
The Hershey Co. has entered a two-year partnership as the exclusive confectionery sponsor of USA Gymnastics through 2017. With the partnership, Hershey also has named Shannon Miller, the most decorated American gymnast in history, as a Hershey’s brand ambassador through the Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
‘Tampon tax’ movement builds momentum
Efforts to quash sales taxes on tampons and sanitary napkins are gaining steam around the country.
CVS Health ups the ante in smoking prevention
Building on the removal of tobacco products from all of its drug stores, CVS Health has launched a major effort to stop people from smoking before they start.
Vitamin Shoppe adds GOPO joint supplement
GOPO Rosehip with Galactolipids, a natural joint care supplement, has hit shelves at all Vitamin Shoppe stores. Jakemans Inc. said the product is slated to be rolled out to select U.S. retailers throughout 2016.
Minute Maid rolls out new sparkling beverage
Minute Maid is expanding its lineup with a new “fizzy” fruit juice beverage. Called Minute Maid Sparkling, the line includes low-calorie, sparkling juice drinks made with real fruit juice and natural flavors, the Coca-Cola Co. brand said.
Walmart names health and wellness VP
Marcus Osborne has been appointed as vice president of health and wellness transformation at Walmart. Walmart confirmed Osborne’s promotion on Wednesday. He previously served as vice president of health and wellness payer relations.
Prescription drugs fuel rise in health spending
U.S. spending on prescription drugs is projected to continue climbing faster than overall health care expenditures, according to a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). In 2015, U.S. prescription drug spending totaled $457 billion, up 7.
Final AMP-based FULs coming soon
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reports that final average manufacturer price (AMP)-based federal upper limits (FULs) are set to be published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) late this month.
E.l.f. Cosmetics brushes no longer use animal hair
E.l.f. Cosmetics has ended its use of animal hair in all of its makeup brushes. The beauty care brand said Tuesday that the change involves its more than 50 styles of brushes, which have now been switched to superior synthetic bristles. According to e.l.f.
FLAVORx to premiere new flavoring device
This week, Maryland Secretary of Commerce Mike Gill will take part in the unveiling of FlavorMaster, a new medication flavoring device developed by FLAVORx Inc. and Fillmaster Systems LLC.
HDMA honors AmerisourceBergen for DSCSA effort
AmerisourceBergen Corp. was among the winners of the 2016 Distribution Management Award from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA).
Mondelez debuts Good Thins snacks
Mondelez International is launching Good Thins as its first new snack brand in over a decade. In announcing the crispy snacks this week, Mondelez said the product was developed in response to consumer demand for wholesome savory snack options.
Report: WBA mulls pharmacies in Australia
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) reportedly is looking to open pharmacies in Australia, a market that the company has eyed for years.