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CDC report: Pharmacies key in flu shot delivery

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores called a new report on flu vaccines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a "clarion call" for expanding the role of pharmacies in providing primary health care services.

Bilbrey becomes Hershey’s CEO

The Hershey Co. has made John P. Bilbrey its president and chief executive officer, just weeks after he was named interim CEO. Hershey said late Wednesday that Bilbrey takes over the CEO post and becomes a company director effective immediately.

Nasacort generic from Perrigo is released

Perrigo Co. said its partner Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has begun shipping triamcinolone acetonide nasal spray. The product is the AB-rated equivalent to Sanofi’s Nasacort AQ, according to Perrigo.

Trojan census gives snapshot of sex in U.S.

Americans’ sexual habits reflect the diversity of the nation’s population and geography, according to the findings of the Trojan U.S. Sex Census. The Church & Dwight Co. condom and sexual wellness brand said Tuesday that according to the study, the average U.S. adult has sex 120 times a year, or 2.

Poll: Men say their health takes backseat to their car’s

Nearly 70% of men find it easier to care for their cars than for their personal health, according to a survey commissioned by Abbott and Men’s Health Network. Abbott said the poll of 501 men ages 45 to 65 also found that more than 40% of respondents would be more likely to

Former Health Mart chief to join Omnicare

Former Health Mart chief to join Omnicare

Tim Canning, the former president of Health Mart, has been named senior vice president and chief marketing officer at Omnicare Inc., a provider of pharmaceutical care for the elderly. Omnicare said Wednesday that Canning is slated to start his new post at the company on June 27.

Merck Rx label redesign gets FDA OK

The Food and Drug Administration has approved redesigned drug container labels from Merck. The FDA said late last week that the revamped labels feature a new standardized format to improve readability and provide better information on product and strength differentiation.

Breckenridge unveils new generics

Breckenridge Pharmaceutical Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for letrozole 2.5 mg tablets and estradiol/norethindrone acetate 0.5mg/0.1mg tablets.

NACDS, GMA to spotlight food marketing in drug channel

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) plan to host a seminar this month at the NACDS Marketplace Conference in Boston to spur collaboration between food and consumer product manufacturers and retailers in the drug store channel.