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P&G launches Gillette Shave Club

P&G launches Gillette Shave Club

Gillette aims to deliver more value to men — and earn their loyalty — with the launch of the free Gillette Shave Club for men, which provides a range of grooming information, a chance to win new prizes and perks, and an enhanced subscription shopping experience.

Rite Aid sees comp-store sales edge up in May

Rite Aid sees comp-store sales edge up in May

Comparable-store sales at Rite Aid Corp. rose in May despite almost flat results in the front end. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended May 30, same-store sales gained 2.1% year over year. The company had reported a 3% comp-store sales increase for April. In the front

Lannett wraps up Silarx acquisition

Lannett wraps up Silarx acquisition

Lannett Co. has completed its acquisition of Silarx Pharmaceuticals Inc, , a manufacturer and marketer of liquid generic drug products. The deal also includes a related real estate entity, Lannett said Tuesday.

Actavis, Perrigo to release store-brand Mucinex D

Actavis plc and Perrigo Co. plc have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market guaifenesin/pseudoephedrine tablets, an expectorant. The companies said Tuesday that Perrigo is slated to commence shipments to U.S. retail and wholesale customers in time for the cough/cold season.

Sam’s Club pharmacies to host men’s health screenings

Sam’s Club pharmacies to host men’s health screenings

This month, Sam’s Club plans to offer free men’s health screenings at all of its pharmacy locations. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Tuesday that the His Health screenings are confidential and will be held Saturday, June 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m at Sam’s Club’s 608 pharmacies.

Cardinal to distribute re:iimmune illness recovery formula

Cardinal to distribute re:iimmune illness recovery formula

Make People Better LLC has landed distribution for its re:iimmune illness recovery formula through Cardinal Health Inc. An isotonic, oral rehydration formula, re:iimmune provides a dual-action solution to promote rapid recovery from illness and improveme overall intestinal health.

Teva launches pair of new generics

Teva launches pair of new generics

Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released generic versions of Actavis’ Actonel tablets, an osteoporosis medication, and of Amneal’s Lomedia 24 Fe, a women’s contraceptive, in the United States.

AmerisourceBergen plans three new DCs

AmerisourceBergen plans three new DCs

AmerisourceBergen Corp. is set to begin construction on three new distribution centers, to be located in Olive Branch, Miss.; Shakopee, Minn.; and Newburgh, N.Y. AmerisourceBergen said Monday that building for the new facilities is slated to start this summer and take 18 to 24 months to complete.

Employers ramp up on-site health, Rx services

Employers ramp up on-site health, Rx services

Employers offering on-site health services are looking to provide more, including pharmacy, according to a survey by global professional services firm Towers Watson. Thirty-eight percent of large U.S.