Coca-Cola unveils organizational, leadership changes
The Coca-Cola Co. has announced sweeping management and organizational changes that will eliminate its Coca-Cola Americas unit.
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Campbell Soup appoints integrated marketing exec
Yin Woon Rani has joined Campbell Soup Co. as vice president of integrated marketing, a newly created position.
Navarro introduces Rx compliance packaging system
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has implemented a compliance packaging program that organizes a patient’s prescription drugs into individual packets with labels and full instructions. The EZ Meds packaging organizes a patient’s prescriptions into individual packets with labels and full instructions.
Sav-Mor/Sav-On Drugs to roll out biometric screening kiosks
Sav-Mor/Sav-On Pharmacies, a Michigan retail pharmacy network, plans to deploy PharmaSmart International Inc.’s biometric screening kiosk and health IT solution throughout its stores.
Price Chopper pharmacies debut Health Stations
Price Chopper Supermarkets has partnered with health insurer CDPHP to roll out health screening kiosks, dubbed Health Stations, at some of its in-store pharmacies in upstate New York.
First Cymbalta generics OK’d by FDA
Six pharmaceutical companies have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the first generic versions of Eli Lilly’s Cymbalta, a prescription medication used to treat depression and other conditions. The FDA said Wednesday that it has cleared Aurobindo Pharma Ltd., Dr.
Align launches “Gutsy” online challenge
Procter & Gamble’s Align probiotic brand has kicked off its "Get Gutsy" challenge, aimed at helping give people the confidence to experience one of those "gutsy moments.
SDM report calls for equal immunization access
A report from Shoppers Drug Mart points out that many more Canadians could be vaccinated for flu if pharmacists in all provinces were permitted to immunize.
NCPA supports measure to bolster Part D MTM coverage
The National Community Pharmacists Association has called on the Senate Finance Committee to support a proposal that would expand coverage of medication therapy management (MTM) programs in Medicare Part D. NCPA said Wednesday that Sens. Pat Roberts (R., Kan.) and Robert Casey (D., Pa.
McKesson introduces EnterpriseRx Flexible Delivery
McKesson Pharmacy Systems and Automation (MPS&A) is launching a new EnterpriseRx Flexible Delivery solution that expands the reach of outpatient and retail pharmacies beyond their local communities.
Stride to debut Sour Patch Kids gum
The "sour then sweet" taste experience of Sour Patch Kids candy is being brought to Stride gum. Mondelez International Inc. said Tuesday that the new Stride Sour Patch Kids gum is slated hit store shelves next month and will come in Redberry and Lime flavors. Fans can have a first taste
Forest Labs announces executive appointments
Forest Laboratories Inc. has made a series of appointments to its executive leadership team as part of its effort to "flatten and broaden" its organization under a recently announced corporate streamlining plan.
Survey by Walgreens assesses flu season’s impact
More than 11 million Americans had vacation plans disrupted by the flu during the 2012-13 flu season, underscoring the importance of getting vaccinated, according to a survey by Walgreen Co.
CVS, Cardinal Health to form generics joint venture
CVS Caremark Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. plan to form a joint venture that they say will be the largest generic drug sourcing entity in the United States. The companies said Tuesday that the 50/50 joint venture will source and negotiate generic supply contracts with generic drug manufacturers for
Walgreens offers daily health tests at Maryland stores
Walgreen Co. has begun providing daily health testing for cholesterol, blood glucose and body composition at more than 60 drug stores in Maryland. Walgreens said Monday that the tests are part of its effort to boost public access to preventive health care services.
FluNada hits shelves at thousands of retail pharmacies
STS Health has rolled out FluNada, a homeopathic throat and nasal spray for relief of cold and flu-like symptoms, to more than 5,000 retail pharmacies. The company said Monday that the over-the-counter cold/flu remedy, launched in January and previously sold through Amazon.