Zellers pharmacies help raise diabetes awareness
Over the coming months, Canadian mass merchandise chain Zellers plans to host on-site screening and educational programs for people living with or at risk for diabetes. The Hudson’s Bay Co.
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Walgreens, Rite Aid hatch new store concepts
Looking to enhance the customer experience, Walgreen Co. and Rite Aid Corp. are tinkering with store formats and services as well as envisioning new offerings.
More N.Y. drug stores carry Identigene DNA paternity test
Identigene has expanded retail distribution of its DNA Paternity Test Kit in New York to drug stores throughout the state. The company said Tuesday that the Identigene DNA Paternity Test Kit is now available more than 1,600 chain drug stores and independent pharmacies in New York.
Akorn to form new unit with AVR acquisition
Niche generic pharmaceutical maker Akorn Inc. aims to extend its reach into the consumer eye care space with its $26 million cash deal to buy Advanced Vision Research (AVR) Inc. Akorn said that with the acquisition, it plans to launch a new consumer health division to enter the $1.
Catalina Marketing CEO Buell departs
Dick Buell, chairman and chief executive officer of Catalina Marketing Corp., is leaving the company. The shopper and patient marketing and research firm said Monday that George Off, Catalina’s co-founder and former CEO, has been named interim chief executive by the company’s board of directors.
Boehringer Ingelheim supports colon cancer event
Boehringer Ingelheim helped the Colon Cancer Alliance in its effort to raise public awareness of colon cancer with its sponsorship of the third annual Undy 5000 five-kilometer run in St. Louis. The event was the third of a dozen Undy 5000s that will be held nationwide this year.
Huggies brings back limited-edition denim diaper
Kimberly-Clark Corp.’s Huggies baby care brand has brought Huggies Jeans Diapers back out on store shelves as part of its Every Little Bottom program to help babies in need.
NCPA gets backing for long-term care division
The National Community Pharmacists Association will receive financial support for its nascent Long-Term Care Division from Managed Health Care Associates (MHA) Inc., a health care services company.
Trio of Rite Aid stores certified for energy savvy
Three Rite Aid Corp. drug stores in New England have earned Energy Star certification for superior energy performance from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rite Aid said Monday that each of the Energy Star-certified stores — in Enfield, Conn.; Merrimack, N.H.; and Cranston, R.I.
Galderma launches Tactuo acne topical in Canada
Galderma has rolled out Tactuo, its prescription topical acne gel, to pharmacies in Canada. Galderma Canada Inc. said Monday that Tactuo, marketed under the name Epiduo in most countries, is the No. 1 prescribed topical acne medication in the United States.
To close Alberto Culver deal, Unilever agrees to divest brands
In an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Unilever plans to divest the venerable Alberto VO5 hair care brand so it can wrap up its acquisition of Alberto Culver Co. Unilever said Friday that under the agreement, it is slated to sell off the Alberto VO5 from the
Analysts: Drug chains can weather rising fuel prices
Rising gas prices have cast a cloud over recent same-store sales gains by mass retailers, yet the hike in fuel costs — and overall prices due to inflation — stands to have less of an impact on drug store chains, industry analysts say. Getting a lift from this year’s later Easter, retailers
Ontario expands access to Rx consultations
The Ontario Pharmacists’ Association is hailing the Ontario government’s decision to give senior citizens and Ontario Drug Benefit recipients more access to pharmacist consultations. The association said this week that the move will promote safer and more effective use of medications.
NACDS Foundation adds Coca-Cola exec to board
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has elected Coca-Cola Co. executive Diane Wallace as a member of its board of directors. The foundation said Wednesday that Wallace will serve a one-year term on the NACDS Foundation board.
Percodan generic released by Mylan
Mylan Inc. has launched oxycodone and aspirin tablets, a treatment for moderate to severe pain. The company said Thursday that the product, oxycodone and Aspirin Tablets 4.8355 mg/325 mg, were launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Perrigo plans new dosing, labeling for kids’ pain relievers
Perrigo Co. is slated to change the dosing device for certain pediatric suspension pain relievers from a dropper to a new syringe dosing system designed to help consumers more accurately dispense the proper amount of medication.