Fruth Pharmacy charts course for 2015 and beyond
Fruth Pharmacy is pursuing a number of key objectives to evolve its business in both the pharmacy and front end for this year and beyond, according to chairman and president Lynne Fruth.
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Hershey rolls out Hershey’s Caramels
Hershey Co. has expanded its lineup of chocolate candy with the new Hershey’s Caramels. Made with sea salt, molasses and fresh dairy butter, each piece of Hershey’s Caramels provides a silky, smooth texture and flavor.
Galderma webisode series spotlights acne treatment
Galderma Laboratories L.P. is promoting its new over-the-counter acne treatment, Benzac Acne Solutions, with the company’s first-ever webisode series.
CVS/pharmacy plans promo for store brands
CVS/pharmacy is set to kick off “Fill Your Bag,” a chainwide promotion offering shoppers savings on CVS brand products, as well as select exclusive product lines. CVS said Wednesday that the promotion will run in-store and online from April 26 to May 23.
NACDS, NCPA hail House passage of Rx abuse bill
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 471).
McKesson Canada bolsters pharmacy banners
McKesson Canada pharmacies are forging ahead under the leadership of new senior vice president of retail banner management services Richard Brennan. This year Brennan was named to head the company’s growing pharmacy banner business, including Guardian, I.D.A.
FDA regulation of homeopathic medicines called effective
The Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory policy for homeopathic medicines has worked effectively for the last 25 years to protect the public health and provide consumer access to safe homeopathic medicines, according to the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP).
Perrigo nixes Mylan’s takeover bid
The board of directors of Perrigo Co. plc has unanimously rejected Mylan N.V.’s unsolicited bid to buy the company. Perrigo said late Tuesday that Mylan’s $205-per-share offer earlier this month, a deal estimated at about $29 billion, undervalues the company and its growth prospects.
Discount Drug Mart stays on growth path
Discount Drug Mart marked its third consecutive year of improvement in 2014, as sales climbed 6.5% to some $621 million. The 72-store Ohio drug chain saw front-end dollar volume rise 3.5%, yet the big gain came in pharmacy, where sales jumped 7.2%. Home health care recorded a 4.
MPG founding partner Toohey to retire
Market Performance Group (MPG) announced that founding partner Tim Toohey is retiring and that the company has named two new members to its advisory board.
Coca-Cola, CVS take part in N.C. fitness challenge
Coca-Cola and CVS/pharmacy are among the participants in the Fit Family Challenge, a healthy living initiative launched in North Carolina. Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated said that North Carolina Gov.
ECRM acquires media event company
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has acquired PressCamp, a media meet manufacturer event business focused on the cycling industry, from Lifeboat Events LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Teva offers to buy Mylan in $40 billion deal
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has made a bid to acquire Mylan N.V. in a cash-and-stock deal valued at about $40 billion.
AZO introduces Cranberry Gummies
AZO has added to its line of women’s health products with the rollout of AZO Cranberry Gummies. The i-Health Inc. brand said Monday that AZO Cranberry Gummies are made with Pacran, a super-concentrated cranberry powder that helps flush the urinary tract to maintain cleanliness.
Fred’s closes specialty Rx acquisition
Fred’s Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of Reeves-Sain Drug Store Inc., including its EntrustRx specialty pharmacy. Under the $66 million deal, announced in late March, Fred’s acquired Reeves-Sain Drug Store’s EntrustRx specialty pharmacy operation, which has facilities in Spring Hill, Tenn.
Leading Pharma partners with Carnegie Pharmaceuticals
Generic drug company Leading Pharma LLC has entered a multiyear development pact with specialty research-and-development company Carnegie Pharmaceuticals LLC.