Bud Light Lime adds ‘Lime-A-Rita’
Anheuser-Busch is expanding its Bud Light lineup with Bud Light Lime Lime-a-Rita, which the company said gives a fresh twist to a classic summer cocktail, the margarita. Bud Light Lime also now sports new packaging.
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AstraZeneca to acquire Ardea Biosciences
AstraZeneca plans to buy Ardea Biosciences Inc. in a cash deal valued at $1.26 billion. The companies said Monday that they expect the transaction to close in the second or third quarter of this year. The clinically most advanced product candidate of Ardea, a San Diego-based biotech firm focused on
Pfizer sells pediatric nutrition business to Nestle
Pfizer has unveiled a deal to sell its pediatric nutrition business to Nestle for $11.85 billion in cash. The pharmaceuticals giant said Monday that the divestiture of Pfizer Nutrition, which had revenue of about $2.
Watson ships authorized generic of Fortamet
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched an authorized generic version of Fortamet, a treatment for type 2 diabetes. Watson began shipping the product late last week.
Outlook: Drug chains bolster growth prospects
Chain drug stores have responded well to the changing marketplace over the past year and bolstered their prospects for growth in 2012, industry analysts say.
NACDS elects new officers, board members
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has elected Greg Wasson, president and chief executive officer of Walgreen Co., as the new NACDS chairman and announced the election of other new officers, a new executive committee member and five new board members.
Walgreens poll finds low awareness of recommended vaccinations
A large percentage of Americans don’t know the government-recommended vaccinations for their age and health condition, according to a Walgreen Co. survey. Walgreens said Monday that the online poll of over 1,000 U.S.
Community Rx is ‘disruptive innovator,’ NACDS CEO says
Government and health care decision makers are exhibiting a rising appreciation of the role that community pharmacy services can play in improving the quality and lowering the cost of health care, National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson said at
Jean Coutu sells off chunk of Rite Aid stake
The Jean Coutu Group has sold more than 20% of its equity stake in Rite Aid Corp. Jean Coutu said late Friday that it completed the sale of 56 million, or nearly 24%, of its 234.4 million common shares of Rite Aid. The sale of the shares lowers Jean Coutu’s interest in
NACDS chairman: There’s ‘no substitute’ for engagement
As National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman Bob Loeffler sees it, the record-breaking participation in this year’s NACDS RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill shows the effect that proactive member engagement can have. H-E-B’s Bob Loeffler, chairman of NACDS.
CVS looks to personalize retail experience
CVS/pharmacy is focused on growing its front-end business as it builds on the strong foundation established in recent years.
Court mulls legal challenge to PBM merger
A federal judge heard arguments this month in the lawsuit seeking to stop the merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc. U.S.
Rx groups make case as CMS crafts AMP rule
With the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expected to issue a final rule on Medicaid pharmacy reimbursements next year, community pharmacy advocates earlier this month weighed in on the proposal.
Rite Aid’s results show improvement
Continuing its financial recovery, Rite Aid Corp. turned in improved results for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and full year. In the 13-week quarter ended March 3, revenue totaled $7.1 billion, up 10.7% from the prior-year period. Same-store sales grew 3%, reflecting gains of 1.
Health care reform case a cliff-hanger
The fate of the Obama administration’s health care reform law appears uncertain after the Supreme Court conducted three days of hearings in late March.
Rx customers courted by Walgreens
Walgreen Co. is seeking to attract new pharmacy customers by offering a $25 gift card with every transferred prescription. The offer is designed to capture new customers and educate patients on the benefits of having all their prescriptions in one pharmacy. It is being promoted on walgreens.