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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).
Ontario pharmacists eye wider scope of practice
With pharmacists in Canada slated to expand their scope of practice under health reform, the Ontario Pharmacists’ Association (OPA) aims to have immunization and injection in all pharmacies in the province by the end of 2013.
MinuteClinic partners with central Florida health group
MinuteClinic has entered a clinical collaboration with Florida Hospital Medical Group to provide expanded access to health care services in central Florida.
Shoppers Drug Mart creates web portal for physicians
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has launched the Shoppers Health Care Portal, a website that gives Canadian health care professionals access to drug reimbursement information and clinical tools.
CVS joins Outcomes MTM network
CVS/pharmacy has agreed to become part of the Outcomes Inc. national medication therapy management (MTM) network. Outcomes said Wednesday that under the arrangement, CVS/pharmacy’s approximately 7,300 drug store locations will be added to Outcomes’ network of MTM Centers.