The area where independents have an edge
One of the most interesting phenomena in retail pharmacy is the continued vitality of independent drug stores.
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Jean Coutu enables photo prints via iPhone
The Jean Coutu Group has introduced Jean CoutuPhoto Boutique, a new mobile application function that lets iPhone users order photo prints on the go.
Kerr Drug provides Rx disposal solution
Kerr Drug is giving customers an easy way to safely dispose of unwanted, unused or expired medications. The North Carolina drug store chain said it plans to offer TakeAway Environmental Return System Envelopes, from Sharps Compliance Corp., at all Kerr pharmacies starting on May 23.
Dove to strut its stuff on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Dove is giving one woman a chance to be in the limelight on the hit ABC television show "Dancing with the Stars." The Unilever personal wash brand said Kristi Herman, after being selected from nearly 1,500 women who entered the Dove Close-Up Challenge, will "show off her new moves and beautiful
MinuteClinic partners with Virginia health network
MinuteClinic has entered into a clinical affiliation with Inova Health System, a health care services network in northern Virginia.
Merck, Roche team up against hepatitis C
Merck and Roche have entered into agreements, through their respective subsidiaries, to improve treatment, diagnosis and awareness of chronic hepatitis C infection.
Schick Intuition handles designed by fashion blogger
Schick is asking consumers to vote on new Intuition razor handle designs created by top fashion blogger Kelly Framel.
7UP serves up Retro with nostalgia packaging
7UP is tapping into its roots as "The Uncola" to launch 7UP Retro, which sports packaging designed by "The Celebrity Apprentice" finalists Marlee Matlin and John Rich.
Hershey names interim chief as CEO exits to head Del Monte
The Hershey Co. has appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer John P. Bilbrey as interim chief executive officer to replace David West, who is leaving the company to become CEO at Del Monte Foods Co.
NACDS speaks up on safe use of pediatric acetaminophen
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores gave its take on the safe use of pediatric acetaminophen products to the Food and Drug Administration.
New exec director named at APhA Foundation
Mindy Smith has been appointed executive director at the American Pharmacists Association Foundation. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) said Tuesday that Smith joins the foundation from the Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (AzPA), where she was chief executive officer.
CVS/pharmacy helps shoppers at the pump
Starting this weekend, CVS/pharmacy will begin offering shoppers a gasoline gift card for buying a certain amount of essential items. The drug store chain said Wednesday that from May 22 to Aug.
First Xibrom generic introduced by Mylan
Mylan Inc. has released bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09%, which alleviates swelling and pain caused by cataract surgery. The company said this week that the twice daily administration product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Charmin Sensitive voted best new bath tissue
Charmin Sensitive has been voted the best new bathroom tissue in 2011 in a consumer product survey by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Procter & Gamble Co.
Snyder’s-Lance Cracker Creations makes debut
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has rolled out Lance Cracker Creations, a premium seasoned sandwich cracker with vegetables, cheese or herbs baked in.
Amrix generic versions hit the market
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have launched cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, a muscle relaxer, in strengths of 15 mg and 30 mg.