Duane Reade leads retail field on Twitter
Duane Reade said it has become Twitter’s most followed retail chain in the drug, food and mass retail segment worldwide. The metropolitan New York drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
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Nexafed grows retail pharmacy distribution
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has expanded distribution of its Nexafed nasal decongestant — which has a technology that disrupts the conversion of pseudoephedrine into methamphetamine — to over 2,600 pharmacies nationwide.
Topricin foot cream to be carried by CVS
The Topricin natural pain relief brand is stepping into the foot care aisle at CVS/pharmacy. Topical BioMedics Inc., the maker of the topical analgesic brand, said Wednesday that it has entered an agreement with CVS to carry Topricin Foot Therapy Cream in its over 7,400 drug stores.
GSK in pilot to evaluate patient Rx challenges
GlaxoSmithKline has teamed up with Community Care of North Carolina (CCNC) on a new approach to analyzing health information that enables health care providers and payers, with the touch of a button, to analyze patient medication challenges in real time.
Consumers back FDA regulation of compounding, survey finds
A new survey indicates strong consumer support for Food and Drug Administration regulation of pharmacy compounding.
Walgreens shifts employees to health insurance exchange
Walgreen Co. plans to transition more than 160,000 employees to company-sponsored health insurance offered through a private exchange.
Poll: ‘Just OK’ doesn’t cut it with Rx customers
Though drug chains are the busiest retail pharmacy operators, Publix Pharmacy is North America’s favorite in terms of customer satisfaction, according to a survey of more than 3,600 consumers by Market Force Information, a provider of customer intelligence solutions.
Lidoderm generic launched by Actavis
Actavis Inc. has released a generic version of Lidoderm (lidocaine topical patch 5%). The company said Monday that it launched the generic product as part of an exclusive settlement agreement with Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Teikoku Seiyaku Co. Ltd.
Dr. Smith’s ointment goes nationwide at Walgreens
Dr. Smith’s Diaper Rash Ointment was joined by entrepreneur and television personality Bill Rancic to mark the baby care brand’s launch in Walgreens drug stores nationwide.
Survey: XyliMelts help dry mouth sufferers sleep
Users of XyliMelts for Dry Mouth are sleeping better thanks to the product’s delivery mechanism, according to a study done on behalf of manufacturer OraHealth.
Bartell Drugs commences flu vaccination program
Bartell Drugs has begun its annual seasonal flu vaccination effort, offering flu vaccines at its stores and through an off-site flu clinic program serving area businesses and retirement communities.
Orexo rolls out Zubsolv to pharmacies
Providing another option for people addicted to painkillers, Orexo U.S. Inc. has released Zubsolv sublingual tablets to U.S. pharmacies.
Jean Coutu stores serve up free wireless access
The Jean Coutu Group is now providing free access to the wireless network in most of its drug stores in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick.
Court gives nod to Loblaw-Shoppers Drug Mart deal
The Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Commercial List) has approved Loblaw Cos.’ deal to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. Shoppers Drug Mart said Monday that completion of the $12.
Rolaids antacid returns to U.S. stores
Sanofi US and its Chattem Inc. consumer health business have reintroduced Rolaids to stores across the United States. In its return to U.S. stores, Rolaids now comes in a liquid form as well as in tablets.
Pampers upgrades diaper product line
Pampers has launched major upgrades across its entire line of diapers, training pants and wipes. Among the upgrades, Pampers Swaddlers is now available in a size 5.