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.
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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.
Medical Pharmacies Group to buy specialty Rx, medical supplies seller
Medical Pharmacies Group Ltd. (MPGL) plans to acquire Desjardins Healthcare Group, a leading wholesaler and retailer of specialty pharmacy services, medical supplies and equipment in Ontario. Terms of the agreement, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
First Walgreens store in Virgin Islands opens doors
This past weekend Walgreen Co. opened its first drug store in the U. S. Virgin Islands, on St. Thomas. Walgreens said that John deJongh, governor of the U.S. Virgin Islands, helped cut the ribbon in a grand opening ceremony for the 18,000-square-foot store on Saturday.
Actavis releases Opana ER generic
Actavis Inc. has begun shipping oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid painkiller, in dosages of 5 mg, 10 mg, 20 mg, 30 mg and 40 mg.
CVS, HHS chief unveil health insurance assistance
CVS Caremark Corp. announced an information and outreach program to help customers better understand new health insurance benefits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) during a store visit in Orlando, Fla., by U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
Sam’s Club to provide diabetes screenings
This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to host diabetes-focused health screenings at its pharmacy locations nationwide. The Walmart warehouse club chain said that on Saturday, Sept. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Navarro event raises pediatric cancer awareness
More than 200 children and families attended a National Childhood Cancer Awareness event hosted by Navarro Discount Pharmacy. At the Navarro event, Miami-Dade County Police held a motorcade in the memory of young cancer victim Bella Rodriguez-Torres.
Campaign urges consumers to ‘double check’ acetaminophen use
With the cold and flu season on the way, the Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition is urging consumers to be aware of their acetaminophen use when treating winter illnesses.
NCPA endorses Compounding Clarity Act
The National Community Pharmacists Association is throwing its support behind House legislation aimed at preventing a recurrence of the 2012 meningitis outbreak at the New England Compounding Center (NECC).
SwitchBlade full-body groomer rolls out to Rite Aid, Walmart
The MicroTouch SwitchBlade men’s personal groomer has hit store shelves at Rite Aid and Walmart. IdeaVillage Products Corp. said Wednesday that the SwitchBlade is the first two-in-one, full-body personal groomer for men and marks the "next generation in man-scaping" from MicroTouch.
SDM shareholders OK merger with Loblaw
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. shareholders have given the green light to the company’s acquisition by Loblaw Cos. In a special meeting Thursday, Shoppers Drug Mart stockholders approved the $12.4 billion (Canadian) cash and stock deal, with 99.
CVS research classifies adherence behavior by group
Classifying patients into particular groups may be a better indicator of their long-term medication adherence behavior, researchers at CVS Caremark Corp. and Brigham and Women’s Hospital found.
Walgreens adds photo capabilities in iPhone app update
Walgreen Co. has released new photo functionality in the latest updates to its iPhone mobile application.