Brush Buddies rolls out Soniclean Pro One
A new sonic toothbrush from Brush Buddies brings consumers a “fresh-out-of-the-dentist clean feeling at drug store prices,” the company said.
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Shoppers Drug Mart helps support seniors’ mental health
An initiative by Shoppers Drug Mart, the Canadian government and the Canadian Coalition for Seniors’ Mental Health (CCSMH) aims to help seniors grappling with depression and thoughts of suicide.
Sandoz releases Pulmicort Respules generic
Sandoz has launched budesonide inhalation suspension, an asthma medication, in the U.S. market. The Novartis subsidiary said Tuesday that it will market its budesonide inhalation suspension in 1-mg strength, and it expects 180-day generic drug marketing exclusivity for that dosage.
Teva to buy Allergan Generics for $40.5 billion
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. plans to buy Allergan’s generic drug business for about $40.5 billion and, with the deal, has withdrawn its proposal to acquire Mylan N.V. for approximately $40 billion. Teva said Monday that Dublin, Ireland-based Allergan will receive $33.
NACDS: Total Store Expo exhibit space sold out
Exhibit space for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo has sold out, a month before the annual chain drug industry event kicks off in Denver.
More immunization authority for N.Y. pharmacists
A lot of the talk concerning New York state these days centers on the expansion of the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour, as recommended by a panel appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But another expansion in New York involves pharmacists: the ability to provide immunizations.
Performance Health launches Atomic Heat
Performance Health LLC has expanded its roster of topical analgesic, rehabilitation and wellness products with Perform Atomic Heat, a new topical formula for warming the body before physical activity and relieving muscle, joint and arthritis pain.
TCGRx rolls out ATP 2 tablet packaging system
Pharmacy automation provider TCGRx has released the ATP 2, a next-generation automated tablet packaging system.
Cardinal Health honors community Rx innovation
Cardinal Health Inc. recognized the patient care and performance achievements of three community pharmacies at its Retail Business Conference (RBC) event this week in Las Vegas. Cardinal on Friday said that Medicine Shoppe Pharmacy in Whiting, N.J.
Pharmaca taps Diplomat as specialty pharmacy partner
Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. has entered an agreement to provide specialty pharmacy care services to Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy.
Lupin to acquire Gavis Pharmaceuticals
Lupin Ltd. plans to buy Gavis Pharmaceuticals LLC and Novel Laboratories Inc. in an $880 million deal. Lupin said Thursday that the acquisition will boost its scale in the U.S.
Markwins names Rogers as Physicians Formula president
Jeff Rogers has been appointed as president of the Physicians Formula Group at Markwins International Corp. Rogers takes over from Ingrid Jackel, who left the company to join natural beauty care manufacturer Yes To Inc. as chief executive officer.
Sales edge up in 2Q at Shoppers Drug Mart
Shoppers Drug Mart saw revenue and same-store sales climb in the fiscal 2015 second quarter at parent Loblaw Cos. Loblaw said Thursday that for the 12 weeks ended June 20, Shoppers Drug Mart’s sales totaled $2.689 billion, up 3.1% from $2.476 billion a year earlier. In the front end, sales rose 3.2%
HealthSpot stations offer convenient care at Rite Aid
Rite Aid and technology partner HealthSpot gave a look at how the latter’s telehealth technology provides convenient health care services in the drug chain’s stores.
Coalition formed to safeguard access to OTC pain relievers
A group of drug- and health-related companies and organizations have formed the Protecting Access to Pain Relief Coalition (PAPR), which seeks to preserve Americans’ access to and choice of safe, effective pain relief best-suited for their condition.
GPhA tabs Davis as new CEO
Chester “Chip” Davis has been named president and chief executive officer of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), taking over from Ralph Neas, who is stepping down.