Walgreens employs analytics for work-site health clinics
Walgreen Co. has enlisted data and measurement tools from SCIO Health Analytics to help employers get optimal benefit from the drug chain’s workplace health centers.
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Schick adds disposables Hydro razor line
Schick has expanded its Hydro razor lineup for men and women with the launch of Schick Hydro 5 Disposables and Schick Hydro Silk Disposables.
Lansinoh products earn parent seal of approval
A trio of products from Lansinoh Laboratories Inc. have received the Parent Tested Parent Approved Seal of Approval.
H.D. Smith forms new specialty Rx unit
In the wake of some key acquisitions, H.D. Smith has established a new specialty pharmaceutical organization and promoted six executives. The drug wholesaler said Tuesday that it has created H.D.
Canada proposes regulatory change for pharmacy techs
Tony Clement, president of Canada’s Treasury Board, has announced proposed changes to the Food and Drug Regulations that are expected to cut red tape for Canadian pharmacies.
Sanofi Canada unveils ‘talking’ auto-injector for anaphylaxis
Sanofi Canada has introduced Allerject, which it called the first and only "talking" epinephrine auto-injector in Canada, as a new option for the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis.
Kimberly-Clark names CIO
Jennifer Sepull has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as chief information officer and vice president of IT services. The company said Monday that Sepull reports to Mark Buthman, senior vice president and chief financial officer. She comes to Kimberly-Clark from American Honda Motor Co.
Walgreens mourns passing of longtime store exec
Glenn Kraiss, retired executive vice president of store operations for Walgreen Co., died Friday at age 79. A Walgreens spokesman said Monday that Kraiss’ career with the drug chain spanned 50 years to his retirement in 1999. He resided in Fountain Hills, Ariz., during his retirement.
E-commerce solution helps Navarro go global
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has added international checkout and global shipping capabilities to more than 200 countries.
Ontario pharmacists: Generics pricing short-sighted
Ontario pharmacists have given a thumbs-down to Canada’s plan to hold down pricing for some common generic drugs.
United, Walgreens open health clinic at O’Hare
United Airlines has opened a Walgreens-managed employee health clinic at O’Hare International Airport.
Shopko appoints merchandising chief as president
Shopko has promoted Jill Soltau to president and chief merchandising officer.
Albertson’s to acquire 877 stores from Supervalu
The parent company of Albertson’s LLC has agreed to acquire five supermarket chains from Supervalu Inc. for $3.3 billion, making Albertsons one of the top 10 U.S. pharmacy chains as measured by number of prescription counters.
Interaction with patients a sine qua non for pharmacists
As retail pharmacy recreates itself as a first-line health care provider rather than simply a dispenser of medications, pharmacist engagement is assuming increasing importance.
In-store clinics gaining traction
Walk-in medical clinics located in retail pharmacies, workplaces and other venues are growing in popularity, according to a new Harris Interactive/HealthDay poll.