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Pharmaca wins private-label design award

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy was honored with a first-place Design Excellence Award at the 2011 Private Label Manufacturers Association Annual Trade Show in Chicago. Pharmaca’s store-brand hand soaps were recognized for superior package design.

Pfizer inks deal to buy Excaliard

Pfizer Inc. has agreed to acquire Excaliard Pharmaceuticals Inc., a privately owned biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for the treatment of skin fibrosis, or skin scarring.

NACDS joins in lawsuit against Medi-Cal cuts

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has allied with the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA), California Medical Association (CMA) and California Dental Association (CDA) to file a lawsuit against the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) and the U.S.

Navarro readies rollout of Hispanic private label

Navarro Discount Pharmacy soon plans to roll out its Vida Mia private label — believed to be the nation’s first brand targeting Hispanics across all product categories — to its 30 drug stores in the Miami area. Navarro’s Vida Mia brand was on display in the Latino Markets area of the 2011 PLMA

Snags hold back potential of e-prescribing, HHS study finds

Doctor’s offices and pharmacies see electronic prescribing as a key tool for improving patient safety and saving time, but they face barriers to realizing the technology’s full benefit, according to a study commissioned by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Gilead to acquire Pharmasset for $11 billion

Gilead Sciences Inc. plans to buy Pharmasset Inc. in a cash deal valued at about $11 billion Gilead said Monday that the acquisition will accelerate the development of an all-oral regimen for the treatment of the chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV). The companies said the combination also will

Fixodent ‘challenges’ denture wearers

Fixodent Original is putting consumers to the test with the Fixodent 12 Hour Hold Challenge. The Procter & Gamble denture adhesive brand said that through June 30, 2012, it is encouraging consumers to submit written testimonials sharing their own personal denture challenges.

Cold-EEZE wins seal of approval

Cold-EEZE, a homeopathic cold remedy, has been awarded the Parent Tested Parent Approved Winner’s Seal of Approval. ProPhase Labs, the maker of Cold-EEZE, said the PTPA seal of approval was awarded based on quality, effectiveness and value.

Rexall rolls out food intolerance test

After a successful pilot at some stores, Rexall has made the Hemocode food intolerance system available at over 200 of its pharmacy locations in Canada. Gemoscan Canada Inc.