Blowfish for Hangovers hits CVS stores
Rally Labs LLC has rolled out Blowfish for Hangovers, described as a simple solution for hangover relief.
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MinuteClinic allies with Tennessee health system
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with Parkridge Health System, a hospital and health care network in the Chattanooga, Tenn., area.
Court rejects appeals of former Duane Reade executives
A federal appeals court has upheld the convictions of former Duane Reade executives Anthony Cuti and William Tennant for securities fraud. The 2nd Circuit U.S.
Pharmacy Plus Network to serve up prepackaged meds to camps
The Pharmacy Plus Network has teamed up with CampDoc.com to provide prepackaged medications to summer camps. CampDoc.com, an Ann Arbor, Mich.
Little Busy Bodies unveils licensing pact with P&G
Little Busy Bodies LLC has entered a licensing agreement with Procter & Gamble Co. The companies said Tuesday that under the pact, Little Busy Bodies — the creator of the popular Boogie Wipes — will make and market a line of saline-infused products under P&G’s Puffs brand.
Coty promotes senior marketing executives
In a pair of marketing executive promotions, Coty Inc. has named Stephen Mormoris as senior vice president of global marketing American fragrances for Coty Prestige. Coty said Tuesday that Mormoris assumes the new role on July 1.
Patients get C+ in NCPA Rx adherence report card
Patients didn’t make the grade in a survey on medication adherence commissioned by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Walgreens sees stronger pharmacy results in 3Q
Walgreen Co. turned in sales and net income gains for its fiscal 2013 third quarter, including improved pharmacy business, but fell short of Wall Street’s consensus earnings forecast.
Alberta floods: Shoppers Drug Mart shuts stores, supports relief efforts
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has closed some stores and begun a relief program in the wake of the devastating floods in Alberta.
CVS mail service pharmacy earns URAC accreditation
CVS Caremark Corp. has received mail service pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a health care accrediting organization.
New chief executive to take helm at Ulta Beauty
Ulta Beauty has appointed Mary Dillon as chief executive officer and a board member, effective July 1. The beauty retail chain said Monday that Dillon, 52, joins the company from U.S. Cellular, where she served as president, CEO and a director since June 2010.
Biotène enlists pharmacy association exec as spokesperson
Pamala Smith Marquess, president of the Georgia Pharmacy Association, has been named national spokeswoman for the Biotène line of remedies for dry mouth, a common side effect of medication.
Actavis, Teva launch Viagra generics in Europe
Actavis Inc. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have released generic versions of Pfizer’s Viagra in Europe.
Mylan names chief of specialty business
Mylan Inc. has appointed Roger Graham as president of Mylan Specialty. Mylan said Monday that Graham joins the company from Advandx, a private developer of in-vitro diagnostic tests in the infectious disease space. Graham will report to Tony Mauro, president of Mylan North America.
Martindale named president of Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. has promoted senior executive vice president and chief operating officer Ken Martindale to president and COO. Ken Martindale The drug chain said Monday that the promotion is effective immediately.
NACDS promotes government affairs executive
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has appointed Kevin Nicholson as vice president of public policy and regulatory affairs, a newly created position.