Vertrex ships Incivek hepatitis C drug
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Incivek, a treatment for chronic hepatitis C patients.
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Twizzlers gets under way with summer giveaway
Twizzlers is giving 10 bloggers the "ultimate family road trip experience" with its new Landmark Summer promotion. The Hershey Co. licorice and candy brand said the bloggers, dubbed the Twizzlers Traveling Families, have embarked on a road trip adventure that runs through the week of Aug. 21.
Abbott unveils ZonePerfect Sweet & Salty nutrition bars
Abbott’s ZonePerfect brand has launched Sweet & Salty nutrition bars in cashew pretzel and trail mix varieties. The company said Friday that the new snack bars "combine the irresistible combination of sweet and salty flavor varieties while providing excellent nutrition.
Shoppers Drug Mart CEO search winds down
Shareholders at the Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) annual meeting earlier this month got to see that the Canadian drug chain is in good hands, as David Williams performed capably as interim president and chief executive officer.
Former A&P exec to head construction at Rite Aid
David Kelly is slated to join Rite Aid Corp. at the end of this month as group vice president of construction.
Pharmacists get more latitude to immunize in Louisiana
The Louisiana State Senate has approved legislation that would expand the authority given to pharmacists to administer vaccinations. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Friday applauded the measure, which it said would help prevent 14 million cases of disease and 33,000 deaths annually.
NACDS eyes next level of success
A “new normal” has been established at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores with a higher standard of value for chain and associate members.
Walgreens ups access to health testing
Daily testing for cholesterol, blood glucose and A1c levels is now available at more than 1,400 Walgreens stores in 33 states and Washington, D.C. The initiative expands the scope of preventive health care services offered by the retailer’s pharmacists.
Ryan takes a final bow at CVS annual meeting
The CVS Caremark Corp. annual shareholders meeting that was held here on May 11 was notable primarily because it was Tom Ryan’s final appearance at a CVS Caremark annual shareholders meeting.
SDM in good hands as it awaits permanent CEO
Shareholders attending Shoppers Drug Mart’s (SDM’s) annual meeting here earlier this month got to see David Williams perform capably in his new and temporary role of interim president and chief executive officer.
Campaign targets Rx adherence
To raise awareness about the consequences of not taking medication as directed, the National Consumers League (NCL) has launched a public education campaign called Script Your Future.
Navarro introduces Rx smartphone app
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has launched a free pharmacy mobile application for its customers. Navarro Rx App, which links mobile device users to the retailer’s new mobile website m.navarro.com, is available for cell phones and smartphones.
Medicaid on firing line in fight over reducing debt
With congressional Republicans backing away from a contentious plan to overhaul Medicare, cutbacks in the Medicaid program appear to be the new pathway in attempts to control the nation’s surging deficit. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chairman David Camp (R., Mich.
Salma Hayek teams up with CVS
Actress Salma Hayek is slated to introduce her own line of beauty care and skin care products exclusively in CVS/pharmacy locations. The line, to be called Nuance, is expected to debut in August. It will include products for hair, skin, body and face. Items in the Nuance line will carry price points
Ontario recognizes bigger role for retail pharmacy
Pharmacists across Ontario are hailing the provincial government’s decision to provide seniors and Ontario Drug Benefit recipients with additional access to pharmacist consultations in an attempt to ensure that medications are being used safely and effectively.
Sammons, Ryan get Fantle Award from NACDS
Tom Ryan and Mary Sammons have received the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award. Ryan, who just retired as chairman of CVS Caremark Corp., served as president and chief executive officer of the company from 1994 until this year.