Hershey, Ferrero unveil warehousing, distribution pact
Hershey Co. and the Ferrero Group in North America have entered a joint warehousing, transportation and distribution arrangement.
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Teva offers assistance with inhaler phase-out
Teva Respiratory is providing resources for patients that will be affected by the phase-out of the over-the-counter asthma inhaler Primatene Mist. The Food and Drug Administration has mandated that inhalers containing chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) be taken off the market after Dec.
Luster debuts Smooth Touch ‘2-N-1’ hair spritz
Luster Products Inc. has rolled out Smooth Touch Ready Set Glam Spritz & Shimmer 2-N-1, a hair spritz designed to provide firm hold with a built-in shining agent.
Walgreens adds prescription refill text alerts
Expanding its menu of mobile pharmacy services, Walgreen Co. has launched Refill Reminder Text Alerts. Walgreens said Thursday that the free service, for users of smartphones and other mobile devices, delivers a text message that notifies patients when a prescription is due for refill.
HDMA: Generic, specialty drug distribution grows
U.S. prescription sales through primary health care distributors edged up in 2010, and generic drugs and specialty medications accounted for a bigger share of those sales versus a year ago, according to the Healthcare Distribution and Management Association (HDMA).
Stance of NACDS differs on pair of drug safety bills
Pending federal legislation aimed at fostering a safe and secure prescription drug distribution system has drawn different positions from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS said Wednesday that it supports the Drug Safety and Accountability Act of 2011 (S.1584), sponsored by Sen.
HHS chief inoculated at Walgreens to tout flu prevention
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) Kathleen Sebelius received a flu vaccination at a Chicago-area Walgreens store to highlight the importance of flu season preparedness.
NACDS Foundation’s Rosato to leave for new post
Edith Rosato, president of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation, is slated to leave that post next month to become chief executive officer of the Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy (AMCP).
NCPA gives take on cutting Medicare Part D waste, abuse
For a Senate hearing, the National Community Pharmacists Association provided some recommendations on ways to cut waste, fraud and abuse in the Medicare Part D prescription drug benefits program.
Walgreens’ same-store sales rise in September
Solid gains in both the front end and the pharmacy fueled another month of same-store sales growth for Walgreen Co. in September. Walgreens said Wednesday that comparable-store sales in September climbed 3.
MinuteClinic sets up shop in Savannah
MinuteClinic has opened its first retail health clinic locations in the Savannah, Ga., region. The CVS Caremark Corp. subsidiary said Tuesday that two new clinics are now open inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Savannah and Richmond Hill, Ga.
Jean Coutu Group turns in 2Q gains
Revenue for the Jean Coutu Group’s franchised store network climbed for the fiscal 2012 second quarter, and same-store sales inched up despite lackluster growth in the pharmacy.
NACDS print ad blasts Express Scripts-Medco merger
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ advertising campaign in opposition to the proposed merger of Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions has now hit print.
TheraPED selected as gift at country music awards
Health Enterprises Inc. new spa therapy product, TheraPED, has been selected for the talent gift bags at next month’s 45th Annual Country Music Association Awards. Hosted by country music stars Brad Paisley and Carrie Underwood, the 45th Annual CMA Awards will be held on Nov.
Shoppers Drug Mart names new chief executive
After a seven-month search, Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. has appointed Domenic Pilla as president and chief executive officer. Canada’s largest drug store chain said late Monday that Pilla, who most recently was president of McKesson Canada, will take the helm as CEO on Nov. 1.
Ritzman opens doors in Buehler’s stores
Ritzman Pharmacies Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of Buehler Food Markets Inc.’s in-store pharmacies. The Ohio-based drug store chain said Monday that it has completed the transition of all Buehler’s pharmacies to Ritzman Pharmacies, which have now opened their doors in the supermarkets.