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Energizer brands highlight sun protection poll results

The Skin Cancer Foundation, along with Energizer Personal Care’s Banana Boat and Hawaiian Tropic sunscreen brands, has released survey findings showing that men are less knowledgeable about sun protection than women. Energizer said Wednesday that the online poll of 1,000 U.S.

Navarro mobile Rx app supports Spanish

Fresh off the launch of the "En Español" version of its website, Navarro Discount Pharmacy is now offering Spanish language capability in its mobile pharmacy application. Powered by mscripts, Navarro’s mobile Rx app now provides Spanish-language support.

PDUFA reauthorization bill backed by NACDS

As a final congressional vote approaches, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores called on lawmakers to pass the reauthorization legislation for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) NACDS said Wednesday that the measure is integral to the review process for new prescription medications

Abreva: Cold sore remedy packaging can be deceiving

Most Americans don’t check ingredients of over-the-counter cold sore medicines and select products based on their packaging, according to a survey by Abreva. The GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare cold sore treatment brand said Tuesday that its poll of 1,000 U.S.

Vicks unveils ZzzQuil sleeping aid

Venerable cough/cold remedy brand Vicks NyQuil has added a sleep aid to its product lineup. The Procter & Gamble Co. brand said Monday that the new over-the-counter product, ZzzQuil, is designed to provide relief for occasional sleeplessness and is non-habit forming.

Sales, earnings down in 3Q at Walgreens

The same day it unveiled a blockbuster partnership with global pharmacy, health and beauty retailer and wholesaler Alliance Boots, Walgreen Co. reported declined sales and earnings for its fiscal 2012 third quarter.

Walgreens to buy 45% stake in Alliance Boots

Walgreens to buy 45% stake in Alliance Boots

Walgreen Co. plans to acquire a 45% equity interest in global pharmaceutical, health and beauty retailer and wholesaler Alliance Boots for $6.7 billion in cash and stock, with the option to buy the remaining 55% of the company in about three years for $9.5 billion in cash and stock.