Paul Grimwood, chief executive officer of Nestle UK & Ireland, has been appointed as chairman and CEO of Nestle USA. The world’s largest food company said Friday that Grimwood will move into the new role with the retirement of current Nestle USA chairman and CEO Brad Alford in October.
Robust sales and operating results in the retail pharmacy business boosted profit in the second quarter at CVS Caremark Corp. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) topped analysts’ average estimate for the quarter, hitting the high mark of their forecast.
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has launched montelukast sodium tablets and chewable tablets, indicated for treating the symptoms of asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Pacific World Corp.’s SensatioNail nail care brand has rolled out the SensatioNail Gel Polish Removal Kit and Gel Polish Removal Tool.
Rock singer P!nk has become the latest in a long line of CoverGirls. The Procter & Gamble makeup brand said Monday that P!nk recently wrapped up her first print advertising campaign with CoverGirl, which will debut in fall. And later this fall, the rock star will be the face of a
Accreditation organization URAC will explore the changing role of the community pharmacist in a webinar later this month. URAC said Monday that the Aug. 22 webinar will feature featuring Terry McInnis, president of health care consultancy Blue Thorn Inc.
Walgreen Co. is now providing flu shots without an appointment at its over 7,900 drug stores nationwide and more than 360 Take Care Clinics.
Sam’s Club this weekend is scheduled to host free children’s health screenings at all of its pharmacy locations. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Monday that its more than 500 pharmacies will hold children’s health checks on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Winn-Dixie has made the generic version of the blood thinner Plavix part of its new prescription savings program.
Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its annual flu shot program, providing seasonal flu vaccinations at its more than 4,600 drug stores nationwide.
MinuteClinic has become the first retail clinic provider to achieve three straight Gold Seal of Approval awards from The Joint Commission, an independent accreditation and certification organization.
The savings to consumers and the U.S. health care system from the use of generic prescription drugs has climbed to a rate of $1 billion every other day, according to a study from the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA).
Sandoz has introduced in the United States its first-to-file calcipotriene cream (.005%), a topical medication for psoriasis. The company said Friday that its product marks the first generic version of LEO Pharma Inc.’s Dovonex Cream (.005%) in the United States.
Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn and Walgreen Co. have announced an economic growth plan that calls for the drug chain to create 500 jobs over three years and invest $75 million to expand and renovate more than two dozen corporate offices in metropolitan Chicago.
