Studies highlight efficacy of Olay body moisturizers
New research has found that two Olay body moisturizing formulas with niacinamide provide rapid, lasting dry skin benefits over conventional moisturizers.
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AmLactin campaign to feature cosmetic dermatologist
Upsher-Smith Laboratories’ AmLactin Alpha-Hydroxy Skin Care brand has signed New York cosmetic dermatologist Dr. Doris Day to serve as an educational consultant for its "Ultra Skin Performance" campaign.
N.J. governor urged to oppose PBM merger
New Jersey lawmakers have taken a stand against the proposed merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc. and called on Gov. Chris Christie (R.) to oppose the deal, which would create the nation’s biggest pharmacy benefit manager.
Teva ships generic of Lexapro
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun the commercial launch of escitalopram oxalate tablets, an antidepressant medication. Teva said Wednesday that its product is a generic version of Forest Laboratories’ Lexapro Tablets.
H.D. Smith appoints CFO
H.D. Smith has made Bill Williams its permanent chief financial officer after he recently served in the post on an interim basis. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that as CFO Williams joins the executive committee and reports to chairman and chief executive officer Dale Smith.
Medline unveils FitRight incontinence products
Medline Industries Inc. has introduced its FitRight line, which the company said represents "entirely new kind of adult incontinence product." The company said Monday that FitRight reinvents how incontinence products look, feel and perform, helping people with incontinence live with confidence.
Navarro’s 31st store opens doors in Broward County
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has opened its 31st store, located in Pembroke Pines, Fla. The South Florida chain, the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned pharmacy retailer, said Thursday that the Pembroke Pines store is part of its three-year, 22-store expansion strategy throughout the state.
JD Power customer service
Since the onset of the recession, the importance of people as a driver of service excellence has increased substantially–even more than the importance of price, according to a J.D. Power cross-industry special report titled, "Beyond Satisfaction: J.D.
NACDS, NCPA hail Utah bill on PBM audits
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association praised the Utah state legislature for passing a bill that would require audits conducted by pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) to be fair and rational.
Shoppers Drug Mart poll gives insight on debit use, rewards
A consumer survey by Shoppers Drug Mart and Royal Bank of Canada sheds some light on the differences between women and men in debit card use and the value of rewards programs.
APhA, Cardinal present GenerationRx Award
At the American Pharmacists Association’s (APhA) Annual Meeting and Exposition here, the Cardinal Health Foundation and APhA received the inaugural APhA GenerationRx Award of Excellence, which honors a pharmacist for outstanding efforts in the prevention of prescription drug abuse.
Express Scripts CEO’s remarks draw fire
A less-than-flattering assessment of pharmacists from Express Scripts Inc. chief executive officer George Paz has fanned the flames over his company’s proposed merger with Medco Health Solutions Inc.
RxAlly program gets backing of nine chains
Nine drug chains and thousands of independent pharmacies across the country have signed onto an initiative to give pharmacists a chance to work more closely with patients to improve care and cut costs. The drug stores, which include Walgreen Co.
Medi-Cal challenge to proceed
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and several other pharmacy associations are applauding a recent decision by the Supreme Court that sides with pharmacists and other health care providers in preserving their ability to challenge reimbursement cuts in Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid progr
Community pharmacy irked over proposed Tricare changes
A portion of the 2013 federal budget proposed by the Obama administration last month has community pharmacy advocates up in arms.
Cardinal Health loses round in DEA battle
A federal judge here has allowed the government to suspend Cardinal Health Inc’s license to distribute controlled substances from its Lakeland, Fla., facility. U.S. District Court Judge Reggie Walton denied Cardinal Health Inc.