Pantene kicks off global #ShineStrong campaign
In the wake of its recent success of the thought-provoking "Be Strong and Shine" viral video, which depicts gender labels in the workplace, Pantene is launching the global #ShineStrong campaign.
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Bristol-Myers to sell AstraZeneca its stake in diabetes venture
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has agreed to sell its global diabetes business that was part of its collaboration with AstraZeneca. The company said Thursday that under the agreement, it will receive an upfront payment of $2.
GSK, Theravance inhaler for COPD cleared by FDA
GlaxoSmithKline plc and Theravance Inc.
SheaMoisture earns kudos for beauty, personal care products
SheaMoisture has won accolades, including "best of beauty" and similar awards, from a variety high-profile publications during 2013.
Perrigo closes acquisition of Elan
Perrigo Co. has completed its $8.6 billion deal to acquire Irish pharmaceutical company Elan Corp. Perrigo said Wednesday that under the acquisition, announced in July, it has combined with Elan to form a new company incorporated in Ireland, which has adopted the global name Perrigo Company plc.
Rite Aid expands its partnership with GNC
Rite Aid Corp. has extended its partnership with GNC and plans to add hundreds more of the nutritional supplement retailer’s store-within-a-store departments to its drug stores. The drug chain said Thursday that the agreement expands the Rite Aid-GNC partnership to 2019.
NACDS partakes in House ‘Pharmacy 101’ briefing
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores participated in a House Community Pharmacy Caucus "Pharmacy 101" briefing this week.
Pharmacies recognized by UnitedHealthcare for Rx adherence efforts
UnitedHealthcare announced the winners of the 2013 UnitedHealthcare Medication Adherence Targeted Intervention Program (TIP) Challenge benefiting the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation.
Wellness+ data sharpen Rite Aid’s shopper intelligence
The wellness+ customer loyalty program is changing the game for Rite Aid in marketing and merchandising, according to company executives. Currently, wellness+ has more than 25 million active members, defined by Rite Aid as those who have used their card at least twice over the previous 26 weeks.
AmerisourceBergen aims to lift Good Neighbor Pharmacy Star ratings
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans a Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Star measure improvement initiative for members of its Good Neighbor Pharmacy network. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that effort includes an agreement with Pharmacy Quality Solutions Inc.
Merlo: CVS sees ‘retailization’ of health care
As consumers and businesses seek health care benefits and services to meet their specific needs, CVS Caremark Corp. has the “ability and agility” to provide what they’re looking for, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at the company’s annual analyst day.
Pfizer, Teva settle Viagra patent litigation
Pfizer Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have reached a settlement to resolve patent litigation related to Teva’s generic version of Pfizer’s Viagra erectile dysfunction tablets.
Depomed purchases Cambia from Nautilus
Depomed Inc. has acquired the United States rights to migraine medication Cambia (diclofenac potassium for oral solution) from Nautilus Neurosciences for $48.7 million.
Zelo Brazilian Keratin hair care line carried by Walgreens.com
Boca Cosmetics Group’s Zelo Brazilian Keratin hair care line is now being sold through Walgreens.com. The company said Tuesday that since its successful launch of on Home Shopping Network in 2012, Zelo has grown exponentially. In October, the product line became available via drugstore.com.
Pfizer appoints new head of vaccines, oncology, consumer health unit
Pfizer Inc. has named company veteran Albert Bourla as group president of its Vaccines, Oncology and Consumer Healthcare business. The pharmaceutical maker said Tuesday that Bourla is slated to take over the role on Jan. 1.
FDA scrutinizes antibacterial soaps
The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule calling on manufacturers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to show that their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections.