Tré Milano TopStyler hair tool makes debut
Tré Milano has launched the TopStyler, a hair curling and volumizing tool designed to replace curling irons and hot rollers. Tre Milano’s TopStyler hairstyling tool.
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Sanofi’s Fluzone Intradermal hits U.S. market
Sanofi Pasteur has begun U.S. distribution of its new Fluzone Intradermal flu vaccine, which the company said is the nation’s first flu vaccination to use a microinjection system for intradermal delivery.
Industry mourns passing of Len DeMino
Len DeMino, who spent more than 50 years involved in community pharmacy, died on Friday. He was 81. After getting a pharmacy degree from George Washington University in 1956, DeMino began what would become a long career as a pharmacist and industry advocate in 1958 with Washington, D.C.
NACDS radio ad urges rejection of PBM merger
A radio advertisement launched by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores aims to rally consumers against the proposed merger of Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions. NACDS said Monday that the drive-time radio ad, airing in the Washington, D.C.
Duane Reade to use electric delivery trucks
Duane Reade has partnered with Smith Electric Vehicles to add Newton zero-emission, all-electric commercial trucks to its delivery fleet. The metropolitan New York drug store chain, part of Walgreen Co.
Navarro names CFO, promotes OTC exec
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has appointed Luis Mier as chief financial officer and promoted Manuel Leon to vice president of wholesale and over-the-counter programs. Luis Mier (left) and Manuel Leon (right).
Rite Aid, OptumHealth unveil ‘virtual clinic’
Rite Aid Corp. has partnered with OptumHealth to introduce NowClinic Online Care, which provides 24×7 real-time access to health care services and information, at some of the drug chain’s stores in the greater Detroit area.
Bartell Drugs expands photo services
Bartell Drugs has rolled out new Web-based premium photo products after a chainwide conversion to the Kodak Adaptive Picture Exchange (APEX) platform.
NACDS applauds legislation scrutinizing PBMs
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores commended Democratic and Republican lawmakers for sponsoring legislation examining practices of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). NACDS said Wednesday it has sent letters to Sen. Mark Pryor (D., Ark.) and Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R., Wash.
Walgreens teams with HHS, CDC, CMS to improve heart health
Walgreen Co. has joined with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in a new effort to fight heart disease with Million Hearts Initiative in Washington, D.C.
CVS, Walgreens efforts to serve up free flu shots
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have teamed up with nonprofits and other organizations to provide free flu vaccinations to uninsured and underinsured people.
Giancamilli to step down as Katz Group CEO
Andy Giancamilli will retire as chief executive officer of the Katz Group and be succeeded by chief operating officer Frank Scorpiniti. Plans call for Giancamilli to step down from the CEO post effective Feb. 2.
Analysts: Cosby a good fit for CVS/pharmacy
Incoming CVS/pharmacy president Mark Cosby is a key addition for the drug store chain, according to industry analysts. Cosby, 52, who was president of stores for Macy’s Inc., will take the helm at the CVS Caremark Corp.’s retail pharmacy unit on October 1.
Cosby seen as valuable addition for CVS
Incoming CVS/pharmacy president Mark Cosby is a good fit with the chain, industry analysts say. Cosby, 52, who was president of stores for Macy’s Inc., will take the helm at the CVS Caremark Corp.’s retail pharmacy unit on October 1.
Hurricane Irene doesn’t stop NACDS Rx conference
Mother Nature took a shot at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy and Technology Conference here late last month, but in the end was unable to derail the premier event for leaders in the retail pharmacy business.
Value of pharmacy is consistent message
Hailing community pharmacy’s unsurpassed value, industry leaders urged attendees at the NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference to ensure its future vitality. “Together, we have a powerful story to tell,” said conference chairman Debra Garza, Walgreen Co.