Rite Aid debuts fitness equipment line
Expanding on its wellness offerings, Rite Aid Corp. is rolling out fitness expert Denise Austin’s new line of home fitness products, Forever Fit, at its stores.
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Walgreens’ November sales impacted by generics
Generic drug introductions continued to undercut same-store sales results at Walgreen Co. in November. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales fell 6.2% in November, down from a 5.9% decrease in October.
AstraZeneca boosts pharmacy stock of Brilinta
AstraZeneca is kicking off a program with more than 26,000 national, regional and independent pharmacies to ramp up retail availability of Brilinta, an anticoagulant. The drug maker said Tuesday that the U.S.
RxAlly tabs Chater to lead clinical services
Rebecca Chater has joined pharmacy alliance RxAlly as vice president of health outcomes. Rebecca Chater RxAlly said Tuesday that in the role, Chater will provide leadership and clinical management of RxAlly solutions, as well as integrating business development with clinical staff and operations.
Pharmacists get high marks in terms of integrity
Americans continue to rate pharmacists highly on the scales of honesty and ethics, according to Gallup’s annual survey of professional integrity. Of 1,015 U.S. adults polled, 75% rated pharmacists "very high" or "high" in terms of honesty and ethics. That put pharmacists at No.
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.
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.