U.S. child vaccination schedule deemed safe
A new report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) said a review of the federal childhood immunization schedule attests to its safety.
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Drug chains work to meet flu shot demand
The nation’s largest drug chains are working to keep their stores supplied with flu vaccine as customer demand surges amid what’s shaping up to be an unexpectedly severe flu season.
Oral antiseptic spray billed as flu prevention aid
Oasis Consumer Healthcare has introduced Halo Oral Antiseptic Spray, which the company said is making a timely debut during a severe flu season.
AstraZeneca announces senior exec changes
AstraZeneca has made management changes that include an expanded membership of its senior executive team.
Meijer COO appointed as president
Meijer has named chief operating officer J.K. Symancyk as president of the company, taking over from Mark Murray, who has been appointed to the newly formed position of co-chief executive officer. The food and drug retailer said Tuesday that Symancyk will begin in the president’s role on Feb. 3.
Perrigo releases generic of Luxiq Foam
Perrigo Co. has begun shipping betamethasone valerate foam 0.12%, a treatment for psoriasis. The company said Tuesday that the product, released according to the date certain launch settlement previously announced, is the generic equivalent of Stiefel’s Luxiq Foam. Cobrek Pharmaceuticals Inc.
NACDS readies for Regional Chain Conference
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is set to kick off its first trade show for 2013 with next month’s NACDS Regional Chain Conference in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. NACDS said Tuesday that the conference, scheduled for Feb.
Walgreens, HP team up on mobile printing
Users of Hewlett-Packard’s mobile printing application for the iPhone can now get their prints at Walgreens drug stores.
H.D. Smith to buy majority stake in Triplefin
H.D. Smith plans to acquire a majority interest in Triplefin, a privately held reimbursement, patient assistance and pharmaceutical brand support services firm. The pharmaceutical distributor said Tuesday that the investment would bring Cincinnati-based Triplefin into the H.D.
CVS addresses Tylenol supply issues
CVS Caremark Corp. has confirmed reports that supply shortages of McNeil Consumer Healthcare pain relievers, namely Tylenol, have led CVS/pharmacy to reallocate their shelf space at many stores.
Mission Athletecare to debut in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart
Mission Athletecare is premiering one of its sports performance products at Shoppers Drug Mart as it ramps up for a Canadian market entry this fall.
M&M’s latest campaign to include Super Bowl TV ad
The M&M’s chocolate candy brand is set to kick off a new integrated marketing campaign highlighted by a television spot for the Super Bowl.
Pfizer ships ADHD drug
Pfizer Inc. has released Quillivant XR, an extended-release liquid medication for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), to U.S. pharmacies.
Inergetics spotlights new diet brands at ECRM
Inergetics Inc. aims to showcase its recently acquired Bikini Ready and SlimTrim weight management brands to retailers this week at the ECRM show in San Antonio.
Jewel-Osco stocks up on flu vaccine
Jewel-Osco is boosting its supply of flu vaccine amid escalating reports of influenza cases by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The Supervalu Inc.
N.Y. lets pharmacists give flu shots to kids
In response to a rising incidence of influenza, New York state is temporarily allowing pharmacists to administer vaccinations to children. Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Saturday issued an executive order that allows pharmacists to administer flu vaccines to patients age six months to 17 years.