Fruth Pharmacy reaches milestone
As it marks its 60th anniversary, Fruth Pharmacy has stayed true to its roots.
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Emerson Group names new partners
The Emerson Group has named Clark Tyndall, Sue Smith and Brian Schaefer as new partners. The consumer products consulting and services firm said Tuesday that Tyndall, Smith and Schaefer will join its Partner Group.
Nexafed decongestant thwarts illegal meth makers
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched Nexafed, a nasal decongestant with a technology that disrupts the conversion of pseudoephedrine into the dangerous drug methamphetamine. Nexafed uses Acura’s Impede technology, which disrupts the extraction and conversion of pseudoephedrine to methamphetamine.
Pepsi inks landmark deal with Beyoncé
PepsiCo has entered wide-ranging global partnership singing superstar and model Beyoncé that the beverage giant said marks a new way that it teams with musical artists. Under the deal, Beyoncé will have her image on Pepsi can slated to debut in 2013.
Cardinal CEO: Time to act on ‘fiscal cliff’
Cardinal Health Inc. chairman and chief executive officer George Barrett is the latest pharmacy industry executive to urge policymakers to come to an accord on the so-called "fiscal cliff.
Report: CVS eyes purchase of Brazil drug chain
CVS Caremark Corp. reportedly is mulling a move to go international. The Woonsocket, R.I.-based drug chain and pharmacy benefit manager is in advanced talks to acquire a controlling interest in Onofre, a chain drug operator in Brazil, the newspaper Valor Economico reported Friday.
Meda to purchase U.S. sleep aid product
Meda has signed an agreement to acquire MidNite, a over-the-counter sleeping aid. The Sweden-based company said Friday that the MidNite brand is well-established in the United States and holds a market-leading position in an expanding category. Marketed by Concepts In Health Inc.
Walgreens closes deal for cystic fibrosis specialty pharmacy
Walgreen Co. and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation have finalized a transaction that gives the drug chain a significant ownership stake in Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Pharmacy LLC, a newly formed specialty pharmacy for the disease. Terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Mars to debut limited-edition color blend of M&M’s
This month, Mars Chocolate North America plans to roll out a special edition of M&M’s with colors picked solely by fans.
Surescripts, Rite Aid partner on EHR delivery
Rite Aid Corp. plans to leverage the Surescripts Network for Clinical Interoperability to electronically deliver patient immunization notifications directly to health care providers.
Navarro’s 32nd store opens its doors
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has opened its 32nd store, located in Kendall, Fla. The Hispanic-owned drug chain said Thursday that the 23,500-square-foot store, on S.W.
Abreva, Olympian volleyballer spike myths about cold sores
Oral care brand Abreva is teaming up with Olympic volleyball gold medalist Misty May-Treanor in a campaign to dispell myths about cold sores.
Rite Aid feels Sandy’s effect on November sales
Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales decrease in November as Hurricane Sandy and new generic drugs impacted front-end and prescription sales. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Dec. 1, comparable-store sales fell 3% year over year. That was down from a 1.
CVS serves up more mobile functionality
CVS/pharmacy has added a series of new tools and enhancements to its mobile application and mobile website for pharmacy patients and shoppers.
AmerisourceBergen’s Howell appointed to new role
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has named Peyton Howell as a corporate senior vice president and as president of global sourcing and manufacturer relations. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that Howell assumes the new post immediately.
Ocean Global serves up natural remedy for vertigo
Ocean Global has introduced DiVertigo, an all-natural, over-the-counter remedy for vertigo symptoms.