Family Dollar again says no to Dollar General
The board of Family Dollar Stores Inc. has urged the company’s shareholders to reject the hostile takeover bid by Dollar General Corp.
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Out of Africa launches Whipped & Creamy Shea Body Butters
Out of Africa has added to its skin care lineup with the launch of Whipped & Creamy Shea Body Butters.
Surescripts extends electronic prior authorization service
Surescripts is expanding its electronic prior authorization (ePA) service for e-prescribing with four national pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), including CVS/caremark and Express Scripts, and six health technology vendors.
Zarbee’s adds family immune support products to lineup
Zarbee’s Naturals, the maker of a natural cough syrup for children, has expanded its wellness offerings with a new line of immune support products for every member of the family, from infants as young as 2 months to toddlers, tweens and their parents. Zarbee’s said Tuesday that each of the four
CVS study: Starting therapy with a generic improves adherence
Starting patients on a generic medication versus a brand-name drug can improve adherence and, in turn, their health outcomes, according to a new study by CVS Health and research partner Brigham and Women’s Hospital.
Walgreens Boots Alliance takes another step forward
Walgreen Co. took another step toward its merger with Alliance Boots GmbH by registering securities to be issued for their planned holding company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc.
Drug chains energize food and beverage mix
Food and beverage sales are thriving at drug chains as operators continue to stretch the bounds of their offerings with new segments and presentations. The Fresh Day Cafe at Rite Aid’s recently remodeled store in Beverly Hills, Calif. Rite Aid Corp.’s remodeled unit in Beverly Hills, Calif.
AstraZeneca spotlights FluMist in campaign with Van Der Beek
AstraZeneca has partnered with actor James Van Der Beek on a campaign to stress the importance of getting an annual flu vaccination and to address common myths about influenza. Actor James Van Der Beek receives a FluMist Quadrivalent nasal spray flu vaccine.
Pharmavite names marketing, operations execs
Pharmavite LLC has appointed Etienne Patout as chief marketing officer and Brett Buatti as vice president of operations.
Rite Aid facilitates giving for children’s health
Rite Aid Corp. is enabling members of its wellness+ customer loyalty program to donate their change charities of their choice that support children’s health and well-being.
CEO takes helm at Kashi as Kellogg returns business to its roots
David Denholm has returned to Kellogg Co. as chief executive officer of its Kashi Co. natural foods business. Denholm, who began in the Kashi CEO post earlier this month, formerly was president of U.S. morning foods at Kellogg. He reports to John Bryant, Kellogg chairman and CEO.
Takeda, Orexigen set to release Contrave weight-loss pill
Takeda Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. and Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. have obtained Food and Drug Administration approval for Contrave extended-release tablets, a medication for chronic weight management.
MinuteClinics set up shop in St. Louis
MinuteClinic has expanded its presence in Missouri with the opening of five new walk-in medical clinics in metropolitan St. Louis. Parent company CVS Health said Thursday that the new MinuteClinics are located in CVS/pharmacy stores in Creve Coeur, Ellisville, O’Fallon, St. Peters and St.
Walgreens tabbed as Apple Pay merchant
Walgreens and Duane Reade are among the initial retailers to support Apple Pay, a new mobile payment system from Apple that addresses key merchant concerns about security in the wake of data breaches at large retailers.
Cardinal Health names CFO, pharmaceuticals CEO
Cardinal Health Inc. has named Michael Kaufmann as chief financial officer and Jon Giacomin as chief executive officer of the drug distributor’s pharmaceutical segment. Michael Kaufmann and Jon Giacomin Cardinal Health said Thursday that Kaufmann is slated to take the CFO reins on Nov. 11.
Lannett cleared to market oxycodone hydrochloride solution
Lannett Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for oxycodone hydrochloride oral solution (100 mg per 5 ml).