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Kerr adds online store finder to free Rx delivery

Kerr Drug has launched an online store finder for its free prescription delivery program. The regional drug chain, which has 90 stores in North Carolina, said customers can now visit kerrdrugdelivers.com to find the nearest Kerr pharmacy to request free delivery.

Boehringer-Ingelheim helps raise colon cancer awareness

The fact that colon cancer is preventable but still kills 50,000 people every year has led Boehringer-Ingelheim Consumer Health Care to team up with the Colon Cancer Alliance on a yearlong project to raise awareness and help more people get screened for the disease.

NACDS gives take on federal report on counterfeit drugs

A federal report on the rise of counterfeit drugs drew comment this week from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, which welcomes the government’s efforts to tackle the issue but opposes the mandate for a national track-and-trace system.

Walgreens sponsors life-saving training to honor Rep. Giffords

Walgreen Co. this weekend plans to sponsor American Red Cross life-saving training events at over 100 drug stores nationwide. To be held Saturday, March 19, the events are in honor of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and those involved in the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., Walgreens said.

Kimberly-Clark to hike North American consumer prices

Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced that it plans to raise prices in North America for its baby and child care and consumer tissue businesses. The company said Thursday that the price hikes are slated to take effect during the second and third quarters.

Genacol Canada names scientific director

François-Xavier Lacasse has been appointed scientific director at Genacol Canada Inc. The Quebec-based natural health supplements maker said Tuesday that in the new post, Lacasse will advise the company on scientific matters and on the development of new products.

Nice-Pak expands manufacturing, distribution

Nice-Pak has expanded its wet wipe manufacturing plants and distribution facilities and consolidated and reconfigures its North American operations. The company said Wednesday that it has has introduced new state-of-the-art equipment and packaging technologies in its Jonesboro, Ark.

Drugstore.com teams with <i>Parents</i> web site

Drugstore.com has partnered with Parents Deals, a new web site from Parents.com, to offer discounts on baby, children’s and family personal care products. The online retailer said Wednesday that it’s providing a 33% discount on a total value Parents Deals shopping card.

NACDS unveils speakers for Annual Meeting

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced its lineup of speakers for the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting. NACDS said the speakers for this year’s Annual Meeting, which is being held April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.