Presume you are an executive manager, owner or operator of a chain of pharmacies, large or small. Or you may manage a chain of food/drug or mass merchandise stores that include pharmacy as an integral part of the entire retail offering.
Actavis Inc. plans to launch a generic version of the ADHD drug Intuniv next year under a settlement with Shire.
In a flurry of executive moves, Hershey Co. has named new global and North America presidents as well as a new chief financial officer, among other changes.
Revenue and same-store sales increases helped Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. beat financial analysts’ earnings forecast by a penny for the first quarter. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that for the 12-week first quarter ended March 23, sales rose 3.8% year over year to $2.49 billion (Canadian).
CVS Caremark Corp. is continuing its pharmaceutical supply relationships with McKesson Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. McKesson said Thursday that it has renewed its current distribution agreement with CVS Caremark. For McKesson’s 2012 fiscal year, CVS Caremark and Rite Aid Corp.
Empowered Products Inc.’s GunOil and PINK sexual wellness brands are slated to be carried at "substantially" more CVS/pharmacy stores.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has created a global specialty medicines group. The Israel-based drug maker said Wednesday said the newly formed group will leverage the company’s well-established generic drug presence for its specialty pharmaceuticals offering.
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn has extended its lineup with Pop Crunch, a ready-to-eat popcorn snack. The ConAgra Foods brand said Tuesday that Pop Crunch is made with whole gains and is air-popped for half the fat of leading-brand regular potato chips.
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has awarded $1 million in grants to 21 community health centers to support programs on treatment and management of chronic diseases.
Robert Loeffler, former chief executive officer of H-E-B, has been recognized by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores with its highest honor, the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug for expanded use of Amitiza, a medication for constipation.
Hawaiian Tropic next month plans to kick off an online search for a "new face" for the brand.
Uniprix Inc. has entered an online couponing partnership with News Marketing Canada.
In his first remarks as National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman, Thrifty White Pharmacy president and chief executive officer Robert Narveson stressed the need to help shape public policy to improve patient outcomes.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has released the results of its survey on which over-the-counter products were most recommended by pharmacists to their patients last year.
A total of $230,000 has been awarded to pharmacy schools by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation via its 2013 Pharmacy Partners Scholarship Program.
