Rite Aid kicks off ‘Nail Extravaganza’ campaign
Rite Aid Corp. is leveraging its website and social media in a beauty care campaign spotlighting nail polish.
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Walgreens helps Washington combat whooping cough
Another state experiencing a spike in cases of whooping cough has led Walgreen Co. to bolster accessibility to the pertussis vaccination. Walgreens said Tuesday that it’s now offering the Tdap vaccine (tetanus/diphtheria/pertussis) at all of its 129 drug stores in Washington.
Merlo: CVS Caremark is in a sweet spot
In today’s complex health care market, CVS Caremark Corp. has the right business model and the right game plan to drive innovation in pharmacy care and spur company growth, president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo said at the annual shareholders meeting here.
More regional drug chains join RxAlly network
Ten regional drug store chains and nine independent pharmacy organizations have joined RxAlly, a national alliance of over 20,000 pharmacies formed earlier this year to stake a bigger claim for community pharmacy in the nation’s health care delivery system.
NACDS, NCPA voice concerns about TRICARE
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association shared their concerns with Senate and House leaders over the potential impact of the Obama administration’s 2013 budget on TRICARE beneficiaries and community pharmacy.
Pregnitude supplement helps women trying to conceive
Everett Laboratories Inc. has released Pregnitude, a reproductive support dietary supplement for women having difficulty conceiving.
Tampax, Always brands team up for new feminine care line
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Tampax and Always feminine care brands have joined together to launch the Radiant Collection, a new line of feminine protection products.
Pepsi global campaign set to air first TV spot
PepsiCo plans to air the brand’s initial television commercial since the announcement of its first global campaign, "Live for Now.
Upsher-Smith rolls out Provella women’s probiotic
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has begun shipping Provella, a probiotic dietary supplement for women designed to promote digestive, feminine and immune health.
H.D. Smith inks distribution pact with PharmacyGPO
H.D. Smith has entered a three-year agreement to become the exclusive wholesaler for PharmacyGPO, a buying group that serves independent pharmacies nationwide.
Done deal: Walgreens closes BioScrip acquisition
Walgreen Co. has wrapped up its acquisition of BioScrip Inc.’s community specialty pharmacies and centralized specialty pharmacy and mail-service pharmacy businesses. BioScrip’s community specialty pharmacy network includes 30 pharmacy locations in 16 states and the District of Columbia.
CACDS appoints interim chief executive
The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) has named Ian McKinnon as interim chief executive officer, taking over for president and CEO Nadine Saby, who has resigned.
Kmart launches pet prescription program
Kmart Corp. has added a pet medication program to its pharmacy offerings. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp.
Walgreens serves up BP testing free
Walgreen Co. is offering free blood pressure testing at all of its drug stores and Take Care Clinics daily during May as part of National High Blood Pressure Education Month and to support the Million Hearts initiative.
Genomma ends bid to buy Prestige Brands
Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. has dropped its plan to acquire Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.
Walgreens Specialty Rx adds oncology drugs to clinical program
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy is adding six medications to its oral oncology cycle management program. Walgreen Co. said Thursday said the move marks a significant expansion of its comprehensive treatment and support program for patients, doctors and payers.