Bayer Diabetes Care sold to Panasonic Healthcare
Bayer AG plans to sell its Bayer Diabetes Care business to Panasonic Healthcare Holdings Co. Ltd. for about $1.16 billion.
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NBTY adds Women’s Multivitamin Gummies to Optimal Solutions line
Nature’s Bounty has introduced Women’s Multivitamin Gummies, the latest addition to the brand’s Optimal Solutions health, beauty and wellness line. NBTY Inc.
Walgreens summer beauty contest offered via Challenged social app
Walgreens is collaborating with Challenged, a new social competition app, for a summer beauty tips contest.
Tom Brokaw to keynote Total Store Expo
Longtime NBC News anchor Tom Brokaw will deliver the keynote address at the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo.
HDMA honors McKesson’s Julian with Nexus Award
McKesson Corp. executive Paul Julian has received the 2015 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association’s Center for Healthcare Supply Chain Research and Genentech Inc.
Kleenex campaign adds social dimension to facial tissue
Kleenex has begun a multiplatform marketing campaign that focuses on the caring gesture of giving someone a tissue who needs one.
Walgreens debuts app for Apple Watch
Walgreens has launched its Apple Watch app, designed to help people better adhere to their prescription medications. Also on Monday, the drug chain announced that its Balance Rewards loyalty program will integrate with Apple Pay, Apple’s secure mobile payment system.
Former Mars president joins Coty’s board
Coty Inc. has named former Mars Inc. global president Paul Michaels to its board of directors. The fragrance and cosmetics company said Monday that Michaels bring extensive consumer goods experience to the board.
NCPA gives take on generic price spikes to ABC News
The National Community Pharmacists Association was contacted by ABC News for a “Nightline” segment and article on generic drug price hikes.
OcuSoft goes live with revamped website
OCuSOFT Inc. has launched a redesigned website with a fresh look, improved navigation and some new features. The eye care company said Monday that the new ocusoft.
ECRM webcast to feature Walgreens’ Shannon Curtin
Next month, Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) plans to air a supplier webcast on beauty care and personal care featuring Walgreens executive Shannon Curtin.
Health coverage conundrum?
The advance of health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is encountering some roadblocks, including a high court challenge that could impact the health benefits of millions of Americans.
NACDS announces Insight Sessions for Total Store Expo
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has unveiled its lineup of educational Insight Sessions for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo.
Walmart elects Penner as new chairman
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Walmart’s board of directors has elected Greg Penner to serve as chairman. He succeeds Rob Walton, 70, who has served as chairman since 1992. Walmart said Friday that Walton will continue to serve on the board.
Cardinal Health to buy Harvard Drug Group
Cardinal Health Inc. plans to acquire pharmaceutical distributor The Harvard Drug Group (THDG) from private equity firm Court Square Capital Partners for $1.115 billion.
Pharmacy startup PillPack eyes retail locations
Thirteen-month old PillPack, an online pharmacy that bills itself as a simpler solution for medication management, is planning retail sites. The Manchester, N.H.