Back-to-school shoppers look to spend more, poll finds
Almost half of consumers plan to spend more this back-to-school shopping season than they did in 2011, according to a poll by PriceGrabber.
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Analyst: PBMs see little uptake on narrow networks
Leading pharmacy benefit managers report that client interest in narrow pharmacy networks has picked up, but so far few have been willing to proceed. In presentations at William Blair & Co.’s 32nd Annual Growth Stock Conference here last week, Express Scripts Inc. and CVS Caremark Corp.
Alliance Boots begins where other companies leave off
Quickly now, who is the most innovative, enlightened and successful drug retailing/wholesaling executive on the planet? Is it a) Larry Merlo, b) Greg Wasson, c) John Standley or d) Stefano Pessina. If you answered d), you clearly know your way around the retail and wholesale drug business.
NACDS Total Store Expo will require engagement
As retailers and suppliers go about their business at the final National Association of Chain Drug Stores Marketplace Conference, which runs through Tuesday at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver, it’s not too early to start thinking about the event that will succeed it on the retail calendar i
TheraPearl teams up with NFL Players Association
Hot and cold therapy product maker TheraPearl has entered a licensing pact with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA) TheraPearl said Friday that its products are designed to aid in post-workout recovery, making them a natural solution for the NFLPA and pro football players everywhere.
Daymon serves up private-brand mobile app
Retail branding specialist Daymon Worldwide has launched what it calls the first mobile application for private brands. The app provides tools and links to information on the private-brand industry.
Walgreens exec: Private label not just matter of cost
The role of private brands has changed, requiring a more sophisticated approach in developing them, according to Laura Sturdevant, director of product development for private brands at Walgreen Co.
Startup Unreal aims to ‘unjunk’ the food market
A new food company called Unreal Brands said it’s on a mission to "unjunk the world," starting with a line more healthful candy products.
NACDS urges expanded PDUFA provisions
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has called on congressional leaders to expand provisions in the final bill for the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) that would maintain levels of patient care while curbing prescription drug abuse.
PuraMed plans media blitz for LipiGesic M
PuraMed BioScience Inc. is readying a media campaign to promote its LipiGesic M homeopathic migraine headache pain reliever.
Settlement clears Perrigo to launch clobetasol foam
Perrigo Co. has settled Hatch-Waxman litigation for its clobetasol propionate emulsion foam 0.05% brought by Stiefel Research Australia Pty. Ltd., a GlaxoSmithKline company. Perrigo said Monday that under the settlement it can launch a generic version of Stiefel’s Olux-E Foam 0.05% on Feb.
Walgreens: Pharmacists boost diabetes patient Rx adherence
Diabetes patients receiving injectable drugs are more likely to adhere to their medication regimens with pharmacist-led training and counseling, a new Walgreen Co. study found.
Rite Aid, CVS join in legal wrangle over Effexor generics
Months after other pharmacy retailers took legal action, Rite Aid Corp. and CVS Caremark Corp. are suing Pfizer Inc. for allegedly conspiring with Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. to delay the release of generic versions of the antidepressant Effexor XR.
ShopRite serves up free vitamins
Food and drug retailer ShopRite has begun offering free prenatal vitamins at its pharmacy locations. The retailer-owned supermarket cooperative, part of Wakefern Food Corp.
HDMA honors manufacturers with DIANAs
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has recognized 10 pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers with its Distribution Management Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA).