Congressman tours Rite Aid wellness store
Rep. Paul Tonko (D., N.Y.) visited a Rite Aid drug store in Schenectady, N.Y., through the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ RxImpact pharmacy tour program.
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Magnitria magnesium powder supplement now available
Althos Pharma LLC has released Magnitria, which the company said is the first powder-form of magnesium citrate supplement available without a prescription in the United States.
Yoplait Go-GURT Protein hits store shelves
Yoplait is rolling out its new Go-GURT Protein yogurt for children to stores in select markets this month. The General Mills yogurt brand said Wednesday that each tube of Go-GURT Protein has 5 grams of protein per 2.25-ounce serving, two times the protein of the leading kids’ yogurt.
MedActive oral care brands get Hamacher star ratings
MedActive Oral Pharmaceuticals LLC announced that five MedActive Oral Relief Brands have received one- and two-star ratings from Hamacher Resource Group Inc., a retail health care research and marketing firm.
TheraPearl recognized for fast growth
TheraPearl LLC has earned a spot on the Inc. 500 list of the fastest-growing companies. Daniel Baumwald, president of TheraPearl, said the maker of hot/cold therapy products received a congratulatory letter from Inc.
CVS Caremark opens new mail service center
CVS Caremark Corp. has opened a high-tech Mail Service Pharmacy and Customer Center in Mount Prospect, Ill. The company held a grand opening event Tuesday that was attended by Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.
Shareholder vote set on SDM-Loblaw deal
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. plans to hold a special meeting on Sept. 12 for shareholders to vote on the company’s proposed acquisition by Loblaw Cos. Canada’s largest drug chain said late Tuesday that it has posted the management proxy circular for the vote on the $12.
B’iota set to expand herbal hair care lineup
B’iota Botanical Laboratories is slated to extend its line for thinning hair with two products.
Pepsi kicks off TV campaign for Max brand
PepsiCo has begun airing a new Pepsi Max television commercial to support its latest gaming campaign for the brand, which includes a consumer sweepstakes.
Lannett lengthens distribution pact with Jerome Stevens
Generic drug maker Lannett Co. has extended its distribution agreement with Jerome Stevens Pharmaceuticals Inc. Lannett said Monday that the new pact extends for five years the contract that was slated to expire in March 2014. Under the agreement, Lannett will be the exclusive U.S.
Walgreens supports Tdap immunization push in Chicago
Walgreen Co. is working with Chicago Public Schools and the Chicago Department of Public Health to help parents of students in grades 6 to 12 meet a new Illinois state requirement for whooping cough vaccinations.
CVS, Aetna pilot Rx management program
CVS Caremark Corp. is supporting a pilot program from health insurer Aetna that aims to help members with multiple prescriptions better manage their medications.
NACDS unveils Product Showcase winners
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has announced the winners of the 2013 NACDS Total Store Expo Product Showcase.
Pharmacy schools awarded Cardinal Health scholarships
Six pharmacy schools nationwide will receive more than $625,000 in funding via the Cardinal Health Pharmacy Scholarship Program. Cardinal Health Inc. said Friday that the funding is part of its commitment to supporting future pharmacists. The company has donated nearly $2.
Rx chains start to gear up for ACA educational push
Walgreen Co. and CVS Caremark Corp. are conducting outreach campaigns to educate consumers about health insurance options under the Affordable Care Act. CVS Caremark’s effort will include in-store events, brochure displays and online information at www.cvs.com/insurance.
Obama team is focused on health care reform
The clock is ticking on implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), with less than two months to go until the October 1 deadline for state health insurance exchanges to be open for business.