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.
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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).
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