Markwins to buy Physicians Formula
Markwins International plans to acquire Physicians Formula Holdings Inc. for nearly $75 million.
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NACDS Foundation names more PREP grant recipients
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced 15 more academic institutions selected for the Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project (Community PREP). In addition, the NACDS Foundation said Colin Powell, former U.S.
Cardinal helps pharmacies explain Medicare options
Cardinal Health Inc. is helping its retail pharmacy clients educate their patients about new Medicare benefits and options to be available under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act starting next year.
Uniprix makes splash for 35th anniversary
Uniprix is marking its 35th year in business with a series of promotions, including a first-of-its-kind panoramic insert and a special anniversary magazine. The Quebec drug chain said Tuesday that during the fall it will offer a range of anniversary prices.
AmerisourceBergen taps Diebold for Rx equipment services
AmerisourceBergen Technology Group (ABTG) has named Diebold Inc. as its single-source provider of installation, preventive maintenance and repair services for ABTG pharmacy automation customers.
Rite Aid adds Lumiday, Luminite wellness supplements
Direct Digital LLC’s Lumiday Natural Mood Enhancement and Luminite Natural Sleep Support dietary supplements are now being carried at more than 2,000 Rite Aid drug stores as well as the retailer’s online store.
Reckitt Benckiser discontinues Suboxone Tablets
Reckitt Benckiser Pharmaceuticals Inc. has issued a Citizen Petition with the Food and Drug Administration requesting action to curtail the risk of pediatric exposure with buprenorphine-containing products for the treatment of opioid dependence.
Colief Infant Drops hits shelves at Duane Reade
Crosscare Inc.’s over-the-counter, all-natural colic remedy, Colief Infant Drops, is making its debut at Duane Reade drug stores throughout the New York metropolitan area.
Merlo to partake in Wall Street Journal CEO summit
Larry Merlo, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp., is slated to participate in a Wall Street Journal CEO summit that will examine the nation’s economic challenges.
Organized retail crime legislation endorsed by NACDS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is hailing the Senate’s approval of a bipartisan bill aimed at battling organized retail crime and bolstering consumer safety.
Rite Aid enlists in-store marketing firm
Rite Aid Corp. has entered a multiyear partnership with Valassis to develop and execute in-store marketing and media programs. According to Valassis, a Livonia, Mich.
Dream Water to be featured on CNBC show
David Lekach and Vincent Porpiglia, the founders of Dream Water, are slated to be featured on CNBC’s "How I Made My Millions." The sleep aid beverage maker said Lekach and Porpiglia are scheduled to appear on the program on Monday, Sept. 24, at 9:00 pm ET. Dream Water will be highlighted in
Sanofi Pasteur Fluzone Intradermal tour visits Seattle-area Walgreens
Sanofi Pasteur brought its Fluzone Intradermal Vaccine Coop de Quill VacciNation Tour to Seattle-area Walgreens drug store as part of its effort to raise awareness about the need to get vaccinated for influenza.
E.l.f. cosmetics rolls out Disney ‘Villain Collection’
E.l.f. Cosmetics has introduced The Villain Collection, three limited-edition beauty books containing a selection of makeup devoted to Disney’s "most love-to-hate" villainous leading ladies.
Watson recalls lots of hydrocodone painkiller
Watson Laboratories Inc. has issued a voluntary, nationwide recall for two lots of hydrocodone bitartrate and APAP tablets 10 mg/500 mg.
Mylan generics ships generics of Diovan, Antivert
Mylan Inc. has released generic versions of Novartis’ Diovan HCT tablets and Pfizer’s Antivert tablets. Mylan said Friday that its Diovan generic, valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide tablets, come in strengths of 80/12.5 mg, 160/12.5 mg, 160/25 mg, 320/12.5 mg and 320/25 mg.