BlueScience grows distribution to Walgreens, drugstore.com
ChromaDex Corp. has landed retail distribution for its BluScience line of dietary supplements with Walgreen Co. and its drugstore.com online subsidiary.
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Prasco to distribute Carbatrol authorized generic
Prasco Laboratories has signed a pact with Shire for the U.S. distribution of an authorized generic version of Carbatrol extended-release capsules, a medication for seizures.
Roche to ship Accu-Chek Nano SmartView glucose meter
By the middle of this year, Roche Diabetes Care plans to release the Accu-Chek Nano SmartView, a miniature blood glucose monitor that the company said marks the brand’s first single-strip no-code meter. Accu-Chek Nano SmartView The company said this week that it received clearance from the U.S.
After court win, Perrigo readies launch of Mucinex generic
Perrigo Co. has won a summary judgment in patent litigation for its planned generic version of Mucinex cough/cold medicine.
Old Spice readies new ad blitz, new scent
Old Spice has rolled out a new advertising campaign for its lineup of Old Spice Red Zone body sprays and has unveiled a new scent called Danger Zone.
Pharmaca kicks off weight control challenge
Pharmacists at Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is helping a group of customers with their weight-loss efforts with the launch of its first annual 30-Day Weight Management Challenge.
CVS Caremark: FTC probe now closed
CVS Caremark Corp. said it has settled a Federal Trade Commission investigation involving the Rx America subsidiary of Longs Drug Stores Corp., which CVS acquired over three years ago.
Annual meeting: Walgreens sticks to strategy
Walgreen Co. is well-positioned for growth with its "health and daily living store" strategy and will continue to move forward with innovations in retailing and pharmacy care, company executives said at the drug chain’s annual shareholders meeting.
TheraMax social media campaign under way
TheraBiogen Inc., the maker of TheraMax homeopathic nasal sprays for allergy, cold and flu symptoms and migraine headaches, has completed the launch of its Times Square Social Media campaign.
Shire acquires U.S. rights to Resolor
Shire PLC has acquired the rights to develop and market the gastrointestinal drug Resolor in the United States in an agreement with Janssen Pharmaceutica N.V. Shire said Tuesday that under the terms of the agreement, the U.S. rights to the Resolor trademark will be transferred to the company.
Shopko launches pharmacy mobile app
Shopko Stores has rolled out a mobile pharmacy application that enables customers to refill and manage their pharmacy prescriptions from a variety of smartphones.
NACDS, NCPA hail senators’ action on FULs
A group of senators drew praise from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) for their efforts in questioning draft federal upper limit (FUL) lists for Medicaid generic drug reimbursement recently published by the Centers for Medica
Winn-Dixie joins Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance
Food and drug retailer Winn-Dixie Stores is joining the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance (DPCA), an initiative aimed at battling the epidemic of diabetes, prediabetes and obesity.
CVS exec: Pharmacy Advisor spurs medication adherence
Helena Foulkes, executive vice president and chief health care strategy officer at CVS Caremark Corp.
Perrigo to acquire CanAm Care
Perrigo Co. has entered an agreement to acquire CanAm Care, a distributor of diabetes care products. Perrigo said Monday that the $36 million cash deal to buy Alpharetta, Ga.
Catalina Marketing names former Dell exec as CIO
Catalina Marketing Corp. has appointed John Miles as its new executive vice president and chief information officer. The marketing specialist said Monday that in the CIO role, Miles will be responsible for leading IT strategy, research and development, and new product development.