Nice-Pak signs sponsorship for Grime Boss hand wipes
Nice-Pak Products has inked a sponsorship agreement for its new Grime Boss Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaning Wipes with auto racing company Andretti Autosport.
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CVS Caremark helps devise ways to spur adherence
Researchers from CVS Caremark Corp., Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have served up recommendations for how to promote medication adherence and improve the delivery of pharmacy care.
Drug chains pick up Rx files from A&P’s Superfresh
Walgreen Co. and CVS/pharmacy are acquiring prescription customer lists from several Superfresh stores being auctioned off by A&P.
Congressman honored by HDMA for Rx leadership
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has recognized Rep. Gene Green (D., Texas) with its Rx Safety and Healthcare Leadership Award.
Walgreens promotes two in beauty, personal care
Walgreen Co. has made some personnel changes in its beauty care and personal care organization.
Walgreens, Johns Hopkins partner on disease management
Walgreen Co. and Johns Hopkins Medicine have entered an agreement to spur collaboration on population-based research and jointly review and develop protocols to improve the health outcomes of patients with chronic diseases.
AZO adds PMS relief formula to feminine care line
Amerifit Brands has released AZO PMS, a natural dietary supplement that the company said is the only brand available to address both physiological and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
NACDS gives Senate input on prescription drug misuse
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to a Senate subcommittee to explain how pharmacy chains can help clamp down on prescription drug abuse and diversion.
Newtons Fruit Thins make debut
Kraft Foods Inc. is serving up a reinvented Newtons cookie. The company on Tuesday introduced Newtons Fruit Thins, a thin, crispy cookie made with real fruit that comes in several flavor combinations, with eight grams of whole grains per serving.
Bayer Advanced Aspirin billed as next-gen pain relief
Bayer HealthCare’s Consumer Care division has rolled out Bayer Advanced Aspirin, which brings innovation that has the company touting the product as "the next generation of aspirin for pain relief.
CVS exec: Better communications, better Rx adherence
A personalized consumer communications program aimed at encouraging patients to take their medications as doctors direct is yielding some promising results, according to CVS Caremark Corp.
NCPA backs Medicare diabetes supplies bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed legislation that would exempt diabetes testing supplies provided by small community pharmacies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) competitive bidding program and pricing for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment,
Par to acquire Edict Pharmaceuticals
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. plans to buy Indian generic drug maker Edict Pharmaceuticals in a cash deal valued at up to $37.6 million. Par said Monday that it expects to finalize the agreement, pending customary conditions and approvals, by the end of the year.
Mylan releases generic of Depakote
Mylan Inc. has launched divalproex sodium capsules 125 mg, a medication for seizures. The company said Monday that the product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary, is the generic version of Abbott’s Depakote Sprinkle Capsules.
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.
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.