Naterra’s Phase+ addresses diabetics’ skin problems
Naterra International Inc. has begun the national launch of Phase+, a skin care line designed to address the cosmetic effects that diabetes has on the skin.
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CVS, MinuteClinic, ex-NFL players promote flu vaccinations
CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are partnering with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the NFL Retired Players Association to boost awareness about the importance of getting a flu shot annually. NFL Hall of Famer Carl Eller got a flu vaccine at a CVS drug store in Minneapolis.
Rite Aid cuts price of flu shots
Rite Aid Corp. is offering discounted flu shots in recognition of National Influenza Vaccination Week. The drug chain said Monday that through Dec. 15, flu vaccines will be available at all Rite Aid pharmacies at a reduced price of $24.99, subject to state regulations.
Jean Coutu Group buys stake in orthotics seller
Jean Coutu Group plans to acquire a 50% stake in Le Groupe Médicus Inc., a provider of orthotic and prosthetic devices. Financial terms of the deal, announced Friday, weren’t disclosed.
Longtime Safeway CEO Burd to retire
Steve Burd, chairman and chief executive officer of Safeway Inc., plans to retire as CEO and a board director in May. The food and drug retailer said late Wednesday that Burd, who has served as its CEO for 20 years, will officially retire at the company’s annual shareholder meeting on May 14.
Bartell Drugs hires CFO
Rob Jensen has joined Bartell Drugs as chief financial officer. The Puget Sound-area drug chain said late Thursday that Jensen previously was senior vice president and CFO at Car Toys, a Seattle-based retailer of mobile entertainment, performance accessories and wireless phones.
Gorsky elected chairman of Johnson & Johnson
Seven months after becoming chief executive officer, Alex Gorsky has been elected as chairman of the board at Johnson & Johnson. J&J said Friday that current chairman Bill Weldon, Gorsky’s predecessor as CEO, is slated to step down on Dec. 28 and to retire early next year after a brief transitional
Walgreens sets Hollywood premiere for 8,000 store
Walgreen Co. plans to open its 8,000th store — and first West Coast flagship location — tomorrow at the famous corner of Sunset and Vine in Hollywood, Calif. Walgreens said Friday that the Los Angeles flagship store, slated to open its doors to the public at 10 a.m. on Dec. 1, will
Mylan releases generic Detrol
Mylan Inc. has been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration to market tolterodine tartrate tablets (1 mg and 2 mg), a bladder medication. The company said Thursday that the product, which is shipping immediately, is a generic version of Pharmacia and Upjohn’s Detrol tablets.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Honibe Honey Lozenges
Island Abbey Foods Ltd.’s Honibe Honey Lozenges have hit store shelves at Shoppers Drug Mart.
Coty plans Katy Perry fragrance line
Coty Inc. has signed singing star Katy Perry to develop and market her own line of signature fragrances. The company said Wednesday that as part of the project it will also distribute Perry’s existing fragrance portfolio, comprised of Purr and Meow!, effective immediately.
Perrigo set to roll out Luxiq Foam generic
Perrigo Co. partner Cobrek Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for betamethasone valerate foam (0.12%), a psoriasis medication.
Kinney Drugs to promote merchandising exec
Kinney Drugs announced that vice president of marketing Jim Wuest is retiring and that it will promote merchandising chief Rick Cognetti to an expanded role.
NCPA reports on medication adherence initiative
The National Community Pharmacists Association has released "Moving Forward on a Solid Foundation: Year One Progress Report," which examines the progress of its Pharmacists Advancing Medication Adherence (PAMA) effort.
CVS/pharmacy offers gift card trade-ins
CVS/pharmacy stores have launched a gift card exchange in conjunction with Plastic Jungle. Plastic Jungle said Wednesday that the program marks a first. Through the exchange, CVS customers can sell unspent gift cards in-store and get a CVS electronic gift card in return.
NACDS Foundation dinner raises $1.8 million
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation raised about $1.8 million for its research, charitable and educational initiatives at the 14th Annual NACDS Foundation Dinner in New York City. Former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen.