Olay names Katie Holmes as brand ambassador
Skin care brand Olay has made actress Katie Holmes its first global brand ambassador. Procter & Gamble Co.
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Zim’s adds vapor rub to health care lineup
Zim’s has expanded its product roster with the introduction of Zim’s Advanced Vapor Rub. Perfecta Products Inc., the maker of the brand, said Wednesday that the vapor rub come in two forms: a traditional jar and a four-ounce tube with a no mess, easy-on applicator. The company noted that the tube
LDI acquires syringe maker UltiMed
LDI Ltd. has acquired UltiMed Inc., a manufacturer of injection-related devices for the consumer, institutional and veterinary markets. Terms of the acquisition agreement weren’t disclosed.
Study: Pharmacy customers are more satisfied
Customer satisfaction at pharmacies is up from a year ago, and for the second straight year Good Neighbor Pharmacy rated highest among chain drug stores, according to the J.D. Power 2014 U.S. Pharmacy Study. The top overall score among brick-and-mortar pharmacies in J.D.
Administration looks to iron out wrinkles in ACA
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) remains a work in progress, even with the next open-enrollment period for health insurance under the law just six weeks away.
ReCept granted ACHC specialty pharmacy accreditation
ReCept Pharmacy has earned full specialty pharmacy accreditation from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
CVS Health enters new clinical affiliations
CVS Health formed three new clinical affiliations with academic medical centers in Maryland, Texas and Alabama.
Coke, Pepsi, Dr. Pepper Snapple vow to rein in calories
The Coca-Cola Co., PepsiCo and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group have made a commitment to reduce the amount of calories that Americans consume from their beverages.
AmerisourceBergen unit aids access to Canadian market
AmerisourceBergen Corp. division Innomar Strategies has begun providing U.S. manufacturers access to the Canadian health care market through its new 160,000-square-foot distribution center and wholesale/import expertise.
P&G wins Crest Whitestrips patent infringement case
Procter & Gamble Co. has prevailed in a patent infringement lawsuit involving its Crest Whitestrips tooth whitening product. P&G said Tuesday that the U.S.
Lannett ships oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution
Lannett Co. has started rolling out its recently approved oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution (100 mg per 5 ml) earlier than expected.
McKesson elects pair of new board members
Donald Knauss and Susan Salka have been named as new independent directors at McKesson Corp. The pharmaceutical distribution giant said Monday that the appointments of Knauss and Salka are effective Oct. 20.
Lilly set to release Trulicity pen for type 2 diabetes
Eli Lilly and Co. has been cleared to market Trulicity, a medication for type 2 diabetes. Lilly said Thursday Trulicity (dulaglutide) has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes.
VIVUS, Auxilium get sNDA approval for Stendra
VIVUS Inc. and Auxilium Pharmaceuticals Inc. have gained Food and Drug Administration approval for a supplemental new drug application (sNDA) for Stendra, a treatment for erectile dysfunction (ED).
Major chains enlist immunization reporting tool
Four of the nation’s largest retail pharmacy operators have adopted the Surescripts Immunization Registry Reporting service. Walgreens currently uses Surescripts Immunization Registry Reporting in 7,900 of its drug stores.
Care Pharmacies to migrate to new Rx platform
Care Pharmacies is getting ready to transition to a new pharmacy system. The regional drug chain said Monday that in October it will begin deployment of the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). Michael Wysong, chief executive officer of Care Pharmacies, based in Linthicum, Md.