Many U.S. consumers rely on multiple prescription drugs and are so strapped for cash that they can’t afford to pay for them, leading them to skip their medications, according to the annual prescription drug poll of Consumer Reports.
RxAlly, an alliance of more than 22,000 pharmacies, is participating in Vote & Vax, a national public health initiative to increase the number of Americans who get a flu vaccination.
Consumers get much less information in advertisements for drugs that went over the counter versus when they were prescription-only, new research sponsored by CVS Caremark Corp. finds.
Rite Aid Corp. is marking its 50th anniversary by doing what it’s done over the past five decades: focus on health and wellness.
Walgreen Co. has priced a public offering of senior notes totaling $4 billion, some of which will be used to finance recent acquisitions. Walgreens said Monday evening that the underwritten offering of senior notes includes $550 million of floating rate notes due in 2014, $750 million of 1.
The National Community Pharmacists Association and five pharmacy operators have filed an amended lawsuit against the merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc. Filing the suit Tuesday in U.S.
With back-to-school season now under way, DenTek is reminding busy students and their parents of the need to keep up regular oral care. "From school-age children to college students, practicing daily oral hygiene routines is a must," noted Charlotte Havely, director of marketing for DenTek.
Energizer Holdings Inc. has developed what the company called the first child-resistant packaging for coin lithium batteries.
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Shopko announced today that it has expanded its popular line of private brand consumable products with the introduction of approximately 70 new items. The new products are available in stores now and include primarily health and beauty products and cleaning products.
Sam’s Club is offering an expanded menu of immunizations this cold and flu season at all of its pharmacy locations. The warehouse club chain said Monday that through Nov. 15 it’s making available 10 vaccinations, including for shingles, chickenpox and whooping cough, among others.
Retail clinics show strong appeal among consumers for several basic health care services, according to a new Harris Interactive poll. The researcher said Monday that of more than 2,300 U.S.
NüVo Condoms has announced the return of its NüVo Quarterback Protection Plan marketing campaign. The company said Friday that for the 2012 NFL season that in addition to giving a supply of NüVo Condoms to the quarterback that is sacked the most each week, NüVo will also give a donation of 1,000
Mylan Inc. has rolled out the first-ever mobile application for its Generic Brand Reference Guide. The pharmaceutical company said Thursday that the guide is a free reference and educational tool designed to help U.S.
AmLactin has revamped its LittleRedBumps.com website as part of the brand’s Ultra Skin Performance campaign. The Upsher-Smith Laboratories skin care brand said Thursday that LittleRedBumps.com features the expertise of leading New York cosmetic dermatologist Dr.
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