Sucampo gets OK for broader use of Amitiza
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug for expanded use of Amitiza, a medication for constipation.
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Hawaiian Tropic in search of ‘new face’
Hawaiian Tropic next month plans to kick off an online search for a "new face" for the brand.
Uniprix taps online couponing network
Uniprix Inc. has entered an online couponing partnership with News Marketing Canada.
New NACDS chairman: ‘We can serve as front line of health care’
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.
APhA lists top pharmacist-recommended OTCs
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.
NACDS Foundation announces Pharmacy Partners scholarships
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.
Bull market for drug chain stocks
Stock prices for the nation’s three largest drug chains are on a tear. Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. shares all reached new 52-week highs as of mid-morning trading on Tuesday. Rite Aid shares ranged from $2.44 to $2.52 on Tuesday, with the latter marking the drug chain’s peak
Health Mart programs, services boost customer loyalty
Health Mart is helping member pharmacies draw new customers and maximize customer loyalty via investments in technology solutions and clinical services.
National Sales Solutions hires regional sales EVP
National Sales Solutions LLC has named Rich Siporin as executive vice president of sales for the Northeast region.
FDA approves Warner Chilcott birth control pill
Warner Chilcott has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Minastrin 24 FE capsules, an oral contraceptive.
Peeps unveils pair of new summer flavors
Just Born Inc. has added two new Peeps candy products and is bringing back Mike and Ike Lemonade Blends for its fourth year.
NACDS announces new officers, board members
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has named new officers, two new Executive Committee members and four new board members for the 2013-14 term.
Clark Pharmaceuticals, Ferndale Healthcare team on skin care
Clark Pharmaceuticals LLC and Ferndale Healthcare Inc. have partnered to produce over-the-counter therapeutic skin care products. Their first product, DerMend Moisturizing Bruise Formula, is designed to address the bruising that often occurs with the mature skin of men and women over age 50.
SheaMoisture sizes up burgeoning ethnic market
Research by Sundial Brands, which makes the SheaMoisture line of beauty care products, points to the emergence of a New General Market that is more diverse in a number of ways. For the year ended July 31, 2011, African-Americans, Latinos and other minorities accounted for 50.
Heineken exec: Drug chains can capitalize on beer sales
Drug stores have yet to fully tap the beer sales opportunity, especially when it comes to upscale brews such as imports, according to Steve Ward, vice president of national accounts at Heineken USA.
Target cites pharmacists as allergy resource
Target Corp. is pointing allergy sufferers to its pharmacists for advice on dealing with their symptoms during what experts predict will be a longer, more intense allergy season. The discount store chain said Monday that a new Target survey finds that nearly seven out of 10 U.S.