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Kimberly-Clark rolls out Poise Impressa Bladder Supports

Kimberly-Clark rolls out Poise Impressa Bladder Supports

This month, Kimberly-Clark Corp. has begun making its new Poise Impressa Bladder Supports widely available in retail stores. The new product, available online since February, is designed to help women with stress urinary incontinence stop leaks before they occur.

Benzer Pharmacy steadily grows base of stores

Benzer Pharmacy steadily grows base of stores

Pushing ahead with its expansion, Benzer Pharmacy has opened a pair of new locations and earned recognition in its home state for rapid growth. The Tampa-based retail pharmacy chain last week opened stores in Brandon and Jacksonville, Fla.

Scherr, Giacomin to lead HDMA board

Scherr, Giacomin to lead HDMA board

Ted Scherr, president and chief executive officer of Dakota Drug Inc., has been re-elected as chairman of the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA). HDMA said Tuesday that Jon Giacomin, CEO of the pharmaceutical segment at Cardinal Health Inc.

Spectrum Brands CEO named to board

Spectrum Brands CEO named to board

Andreas Rouvé, president and chief executive officer of Spectrum Brands Holdings Inc., has been elected to the company’s board of directors. Spectrum Brands said Monday that Rouvé is slated to join the board on Oct. 1. He became president and CEO on April 1.

FDA gives OK to new Aurobindo generics

FDA gives OK to new Aurobindo generics

Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for gemfibrozil tablets, omeprazole delayed-release capsules and telmisartan tablets. The company said Monday that its gemfibrozil tablets (600 mg) are a generic version of Lopid tablets from Pfizer Inc.

Walgreens, HHS partner in flu shot voucher program

Walgreens, HHS partner in flu shot voucher program

To help improve immunization rates among uninsured and underinsured Americans, Walgreens is providing up to $15 million of free flu shot vouchers through its collaboration with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Endo wraps up Par Pharma acquisition

Endo wraps up Par Pharma acquisition

Endo International plc has completed its $8.05 billion acquisition of Par Pharmaceutical Holdings Inc. from leading global private investment firm TPG. Endo said Monday that with the closing of the deal, announced in May, its U.S.

New structure reflects transformation of Rite Aid

New structure reflects transformation of Rite Aid

A new chapter opened for Rite Aid Corp. in its fiscal 2016 second quarter, as the company began reporting financial results under a new structure that incorporates recently acquired pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) EnvisionRx.

Clout of Barra, Foulkes recognized

Clout of Barra, Foulkes recognized

Chain drug executives Helena Foulkes and Ornella Barra are among the “Most Powerful Women” in business listed by Fortune magazine. Foulkes, president of CVS/pharmacy, was ranked 14th on the list of 51 women in the U.S.

Uninsured rate continues to fall

Supporters of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) hailed a recent Census Bureau report that the percentage of people without health insurance coverage declined by 2.9 percentage points last year, from 13.3% to 10.4%. That’s a reduction of 8.

Obama makes choice for FDA chief

The Food and Drug Administration’s current deputy commissioner for medical products and tobacco is likely to become the organization’s next commissioner. Dr.

Ulta makes impact on ‘fun side’ of beauty care

Ulta makes impact on ‘fun side’ of beauty care

Ulta Beauty’s chief executive officer, Mary Dillon, has more to celebrate than the company’s 25th birthday. The company is growing at a rate enviable in retailing today, and it is on virtually every beauty care brand’s wish list.

Ausili, Brainard join staff at NACDS

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) announced a pair of personnel moves this month, including the appointment of Jason Ausili as director, pharmacy affairs, effective September 28.

Neighbourhood Pharmacies enhances events

The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada (Neighbourhood Pharmacies) announced earlier this month significant improvements to its annual events program, as well as event ­highlights.

Albertsons, McKesson expand deal

McKesson Corp. and Albertsons Cos. announced the signing of a five-year distribution agreement to include the sourcing and distribution of both branded and generic ­pharmaceuticals.