Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board announces officers
The Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board (SPCB) has elected the officers for its board. SPCB said Monday that Gary Rice has been named president.
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Jean Coutu store to add EV charging station
A Jean Coutu drug store in Longueuil, Quebec, plans to deploy a public charging station for electric vehicles (EVs).
Goody’s introduces headache relief shot
Goody’s has added a headache relief shot to its line of fast-acting headache powders. The shot comes in berry and citrus flavors. Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said Monday that Goody’s Headache Relief Shot represents a breakthrough in headache pain relief.
P&G revamps business units, leadership structure
Procter & Gamble Co. is reorganizing its global business units into four industry-based sectors as part of an ongoing plan to improve business performance.
Kerr boosts visibility as diabetes care destination
Kerr Drug has launched a new marketing and service initiative focusing on customers with diabetes.
NACDS Foundation expands Faculty Scholars class
National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced a new and expanded class for its Faculty Scholars Program. The NACDS Foundation said Friday that the inaugural class, which had five faculty members, is concluding its yearlong work this summer.
Rite Aid initiates debt refinancing, forecasts 1Q profit
Rite Aid Corp. plans to refinance $500 million in debt and, in tandem with the transaction, is projecting net earnings for its fiscal 2014 first quarter, which would mark the drug chain’s third straight profitable quarter. Rite Aid said Friday that it has initiated a cash tender offer for its $500
Quebec food/drug chains to improve access for disabled
Six food and drug retail chains in Quebec have agreed to make their stores more accessible to people with disabilities in response to a study by the province’s Commission des Droits de la Personne et des Droits de la Jeunesse (CDPDJ, or the Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission).
PDX, Mirixa to integrate Rx platforms
PDX Inc. and Mirixa Corp. have entered an agreement to integrate the MirixaPro platform with the PDX Classic Pharmacy System and the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System.
Industry mourns passing of USA Drug founder Steve LaFrance
Stephen LaFrance Sr., who built a regional drug store powerhouse with USA Drug, has died. He was 71. Stephen LaFrance Published reports said LaFrance passed away of natural causes at his home in Pine Bluff on Wednesday. LaFrance started USA Drug in 1968 when he opened a single store in Pine
HDMA honors manufacturers with awards
The Health Care Distribution Management Association (HDMA) recognized pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with awards at its 2013 Business and Leadership Conference. At the event, held June 2 to 5 in Orlando, Fla.
Rite Aid reports comp-store sales decline for May
Decreased sales and script count in the pharmacy contributed to a comparable-store sales decline in May at Rite Aid Corp. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the five weeks ended June 1, comp-store sales dipped 1.5% year over year. That marked an improvement from a 4% same-store sales decrease in April.
Paula Deen new foods at Walgreens & Walmart
June 05, 2013 10:47 AM Eastern Daylight Time Paula Deen Foods Makes a Special Occasion for Everyday Meals America’s Favorite Chef Brings the Magic of Her Traditional Recipes & Lighter Fare to Leading Retailers Across America SAVANNAH, Ga.
Xerox to acquire pharmacy e-learning provider
Xerox plans to buy LearnSomething Inc., a leading provider of e-learning solutions and consumer education for the food, drug and health care industries. The imaging and document technology giant said Wednesday that Tallahassee, Fla.
Thermal-Aid expands line to include migraine relief
Pacific Shore Holdings Inc. has added Thermal-Aid Headache Relief, a migraine pain relief solution, to its Thermal-Aid and Thermal-Aid Zoo line.
NCPA: Bill would uphold access to diabetes supplies
The National Community Pharmacists Association is calling on lawmakers to back a bill that would preserve seniors’ access to diabetes testing supplies and other durable medical equipment (DME). NCPA on Thursday said that H.R.