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).
CDR
The Stork conception aid launched at Canadian drug chains
Rinovum Women’s Health has introduced The Stork conception aid in Canada at Rexall and London Drugs pharmacies.
NABP rolls out .pharmacy domain for online Rx
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) has launched the .pharmacy generic top-level domain (gTLD), designed to provide consumers worldwide with an easy way to identify safe, legal online pharmacies and related resources. Through its .
Crest debuts ‘breakthrough’ solution for sensitive teeth
Crest has launched Crest Sensi-Stop Strips, a new solution for tooth sensitivity that the oral care brand called "one of its most breakthrough product launches in a decade.
CVS Health appoints strategy, market development exec
Mary Langowski has been hired as executive vice president for strategy, policy and market development at CVS Health. CVS said Wednesday that Langowski, slated to begin in the new post on Oct.
Dollar General makes hostile bid for Family Dollar Stores
Dollar General Corp. has upped the ante in its battle to acquire Family Dollar Stores Inc. by making a hostile bid for the rival chain. Dollar General said Wednesday that has begun a tender offer to buy all outstanding shares of Family Dollar for $80 per share in cash. Totaling about $9.1
Walgreens, U.N. Foundation kick off vaccination campaign
Walgreen Co. has teamed up with the United Nations Foundation to launch "Get a Shot. Give a Shot," a campaign to provide life-saving vaccines to children in developing countries. Walgreens said that the campaign, now in its second year, is being extended to become a year-round initiative.
Sam’s Club diabetes tests
Sam’s Club® Supports Early Detection of Diabetes with Free Screenings for Its Members and the Public In-club screenings available on Saturday, September 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. September 03, 2014 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time BENTONVILLE, Ark.
Provider status bill reaches milestone
Congressional legislation that would expand pharmacists’ health care role — H.R. 4190, known as the provider status bill — has attained 100 co-sponsors. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Tuesday that Reps. Renee Ellmers (R., N.C.), Sheila Jackson Lee (D., Texas), Hank Johnson (D.
NCPA: Jury still out on DEA final rule on controlled substances disposal
The National Community Pharmacists Association welcomed the Drug Enforcement Administration’s publication of its final regulation on disposal of controlled substances, but the trade group noted that the rule calls for further examination.
Walmart goes with one banner for small formats
Walmart aims to make Neighborhood Market the banner for all of its small-format stores. Plans call for Walmart Express stores to be rebranded as Walmart Neighborhood Markets. A Walmart spokesman confirmed the plan on Tuesday.
N.Y.C. New York Color enlists Demi Lovato as ambassador
Singer and actress Demi Lovato has signed on with N.Y.C. New York Color as its first global brand ambassador. Demi Lovato The Coty Inc. value cosmetics brand said Friday that Lovato will be featured in global marketing and social media campaigns to support N.Y.C.
QS/1 provides Veridikal reconciliation programs
QS/1 has begun offering Veridikal Intelligence and Veridikal’s Reconciliation program to pharmacies using its automation solutions.
FTC sues pharma firms for delaying generic AndroGel
The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal district court alleging that AbbVie Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. illegally blocked U.S. consumers’ access to generic versions of the testosterone gel AndroGel.
AstraZeneca ships Bydureon Pen to pharmacies
AstraZeneca has rolled out the Bydureon Pen (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension, 2 mg), a treatment for type 2 diabetes, available to U.S. pharmacies.
Boogies Be Gone! Breathe Easier nasal aspirator hits shelves at Navarro
Pediatric Innovations has gained retail distribution for its Boogies Be Gone! Breathe Easier Nasal Aspirator for infants at Navarro Discount Pharmacy. Navarro, recently acquired by CVS Health, has 33 drug stores throughout the Miami area.