Reckitt Benckiser bests Bayer’s offer to buy Schiff
Reckitt Benckiser Group has made a $1.4 billion tender offer to acquire all of the outstanding shares of vitamins and nutritional supplements maker Schiff Nutrition International Inc.
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PregEase provides remedy for morning sickness
Fairhaven Health has rolled out PregEase, a natural supplement designed to relieve two of the most common pregnancy complaints: morning sickness and heartburn. PregEase blends a range of natural ingredients that address common pregnancy symptoms.
Bartell kicks off Space Needle promo
Bartell Drugs has launched "Rocket to the Top of the Space Needle," a promotion being done in tandem with one of Seattle’s marquee attractions.
NACDS, health groups call for action on drug abuse, diversion
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has teamed up with pain care advocacy and other health organizations in calling on lawmakers to help address the problem of prescription drug diversion and abuse.
Ontario looks to widen scope of Rx practice
Marshall Moleschi, registrar of Ontario College of Pharmacists, told his audience at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores 2012 Conference that policy makers and the health care community are keen to see pharmacy professionals practice to their full scope.
Pharmacy operators adjust to post-election landscape
Chain drug retailers are awaiting the implications of President Barack Obama’s re-election for the looming fiscal cliff, while gearing up for the now certain rollout of the health care reform law.
CACDS sizes up challenges of changing business model
Adding new services to an established business model, as community pharmacy is now in the process of accomplishing, is challenging but it can be done profitably, said Steve Wilton, vice president of pharmacy affairs at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, at CACDS’ annual conference.
CVS, Kodak extend photo printing pact
CVS/pharmacy and Eastman Kodak Co. are expanding their retail photo printing relationship through 2016. Kodak said late Friday that CVS, with more than 15,000 Kodak Picture Kiosks in its 7,400 drug stores, is the largest customer of the Kodak Retail Systems Solutions (RSS) business.
Walgreens serves up free A1C, glucose testing
Walgreen Co. and its Take Care Clinics are offering free health testing for hemoglobin A1C and blood glucose at more than 3,000 locations through the end of this month.
Jean Coutu goes live with online boutique
The Jean Coutu Group has launched a new online boutique offering gift sets for the holiday season along with a range of beauty care items.
Rite Aid offers diabetes program in Cleveland
Rite Aid pharmacists in Cleveland are participating in UnitedHealth Group’s Diabetes Control Program (DCP) to help people living with diabetes better manage their condition.
Walgreens raises over $4 million for Red Cross Sandy relief
In the wake of Hurricane Sandy, Walgreen Co. and the American Red Cross have raised more than $4 million through drug store customer donations to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund since Nov. 5.
MinuteClinic affiliates with San Antonio physician group
MinuteClinic has formed a clinical affiliation with UT Medicine San Antonio, the academic medical practice of the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
Playtex upgrades Gentle Glide 360° tampons
Playtex has introduced redesigned Gentle Glide 360° tampons. The Energizer feminine care brand said Thursday that the upgraded line of tampons incorporates Playtex’s latest innovation: Triple Layer Protection, a three-layer design that provides a powerful barrier against leaks.
Kimberly-Clark names new North America president
Former Kraft Foods executive Michael Hsu has joined Kimberly-Clark Corp. as president of the company’s North America Consumer Products unit.
P&G plans to cut 5,700 jobs
Procter & Gamble Co. plans to cut about 5,700 nonmanufacturing jobs by the end of its 2013 fiscal year next summer. P&G reported the workforce reduction plan Thursday on the day of its 2012 Analyst Meeting here.