Kellogg adds range of new items to snack lineup
Kellogg Co. has introduced new varieties of cookies, crackers, chips and bars for its Cheez-It, Kashi, Keebler, Town House, Pringles, Special K and Nutri-Grain brands.
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Walgreens stores to host free HIV tests
Walgreen Co. and the organization Greater Than AIDS have teamed up with health departments and local AIDS groups nationwide to provide free HIV testing in support of National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
Gavis launches My Way emergency contraceptive
Gavis Pharmaceuticals has released a generic version of Teva Pharmaceutical’s Plan B One Step emergency contraceptive. Called My Way (levonorgestrol 1.5 mg), the new product is available without a prescription to women ages 17 and older, Gavis said late Wednesday.
Sobeys grows pharmacy base with Canada Safeway buy
Canadian food and drug retailer Sobeys Inc. plans to acquire Canada Safeway Ltd. for $5.8 billion (Canadian), a move that will boost not just its grocery business but also its pharmacy presence.
Retail health clinic growth projected to double
The number of U.S. retail health clinics stands to double over the next three years with the influx of newly insured patients under health care reform, according to a report from management consulting firm Accenture.
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Pfizer settles with Teva, Sun over Protonix
Pfizer Inc. has agreed to a $2.15 billion patent infringement settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. for their launches of generic Protonix in the United States.
Shopko pharmacies to be absorbed by new Hometown stores
Shopko plans to incorporate Shopko Pharmacy locations into five new Shopko Hometown stores opening in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Wyoming. The general merchandise retailer said late Tuesday that new Shopko Hometown stores are scheduled to open in Afton, Wyoming; St.
Rite Aid serves up sun protection assistance
Rite Aid Corp. is offering a range of skin care resources to help customers better protect themselves from the sun.
CVS expands Gold Emblem food offerings
CVS/pharmacy has added new food and beverage items to its private-brand Gold Emblem line, including the launch of the Gold Emblem Select premium label. The drug chain said Wednesday that the new Gold Emblem Select brand uses premium ingredients, artisanal techniques and distinctive flavors.
Walgreens to pay $80 million in DEA settlement
Walgreen Co. has agreed to pay $80 million in civil penalties under a settlement with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Justice regarding the distribution and dispensing of controlled substances in Florida.
Empowered Products expands distribution to Rite Aid
PINK sexual wellness products from Empowered Products Inc. are slated to be carried in thousands of Rite Aid drug stores. Empowered Products said Tuesday that Rite Aid has placed initial orders for PINK Silicone feminine lubricant for 4,548 stores and PINK Water feminine lubricant for 3,705 stores.
AstraZeneca to acquire respiratory drug maker
AstraZeneca plans to buy Pearl Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1.15 billion. AstraZeneca said Monday that the the acquisition of Redwood City, Calif.
Ex-drugstore.com CEO joins board of TJX
Dawn Lepore, former chief executive officer of drugstore.com, has been elected to the board of off-price retailer TJX Companies Inc. TJX said Tuesday that Lepore, 59, joins a slate of 10 directors who were re-elected at the company’s annual meeting.
Johnson & Johnson campaign spotlights first aid kit
Johnson & Johnson’s topical health care brands are marking the 125th anniversary of the first aid kit with a campaign featuring actress Maggie Gyllenhaal. Johnson & Johnson pioneered the first commercial first aid kits in 1888, originally for railroad workers.
CVS Caremark specialty pharmacy accredited by URAC
CVS Caremark Corp. has been awarded specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC, a Washington, D.C.-based health care accrediting organization.