Teva plans 5,000 layoffs as part of downsizing
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. is slated to reduce its global workforce by about 10% under a restructuring plan aimed at slashing costs and optimizing its organization and processes.
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Reviver dry ‘swipe’ deodorizes clothes, hair
Kusin & Kusin Ltd. has introduced Reviver, which it calls the world’s first dry deodorant for clothes and hair. The product made its retail debut this week at Walgreens stores nationwide in the laundry aisle, the consumer packaged goods company said.
CPPA to create specialty pharmacy accreditation
The Center for Pharmacy Practice Accreditation (CPPA) plans to develop an accreditation program for specialty pharmacy practices. CPPA said Thursday that the program reflects the growing need and market for specialty medications and related services.
Gourlay fine-tunes Walgreens daily living team
Alex Gourlay, president of Walgreen Co.’s daily living business, this week announced adjustments to marketing and merchandising duties to simplify and coordinate the retailer’s strategic direction going forward.
Analysis: Part D shoppers overlook out-of-pocket Rx costs
Most people don’t include out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs when comparing Medicare drug benefits, and far fewer beneficiaries will hit the "doughnut hole" coverage gap this year, according to research by eHealth Inc.
Last flu season took heavy toll, Walgreens study finds
A Walgreen Co. study reveals that the 2012-13 flu season was one of the nation’s worst in over a decade, having two to three times the impact over a more typical flu season on the workplace, school, family and other area of people’s daily lives. Walgreens said Wednesday that U.S. adults missed
Support builds for pharmacist-led medication therapy services
Medication therapy management (MTM) services continue to gain traction among consumers and on Capitol Hill.
ChapStick signs women’s soccer star as spokesperson
U.S. women’s soccer Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan has been named as the brand spokesperson for ChapStick. Alex Morgan Pfizer Consumer Healthcare, the maker of ChapStick, said Wednesday that Morgan becomes the lip balm’s first brand spokesperson in more than a decade.
Revlon wraps up acquisition of The Colomer Group
Revlon Inc. has closed its deal to acquire The Colomer Group (TCG), a specialist in the professional salon beauty care channel.
RxTran, QS/1 form partnership
Pharmacy automation provider QS/1 will offer its pharmacies translations of prescription directions for use and medication information sheets through RxTran, a provider of language services for pharmacies.
MinuteClinic enters Louisiana
MinuteClinic has opened its first retail health clinics in Louisiana, marking the 27th state where it has a presence.
Generics squeeze 2Q sales at Jean Coutu Group
Price deflation from new generic drugs and government-driven price cuts for generics impacted revenue and same-store sales for the Jean Coutu Group and its franchise store network in its fiscal 2014 second quarter.
Rexall appoints chief merchant
Rexall Pharma Plus has confirmed that Mary Kelly has joined the company as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Kelly comes to Rexall after four years at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp.
RxHelp introduces Merck MyChoice card
RxHelp.ca is offering a new discount card called Merck MyChoice to help Canadians save and stay on commonly used Merck branded prescription medications.
Swisse Wellness launches promo via Walgreens
In a promotion through Walgreens, Swisse Wellness is giving consumers a chance to make a donation and win a trip to see "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." The nutritional supplement maker said Monday that through Nov.
CVS, Walgreens to offer American Express reloadable cash services
The nation’s biggest drug chains are among the more than 20,000 stores that will offer the American Express Serve reloadable prepaid card and account, which now includes a free nationwide cash load network and new money management functionality.