Perrigo, Teva cleared to market OTC Allegra generic
Perrigo announced that its partner Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has received final approval to sell and distribute fexofenadine HCl allergy relief tablets over the counter.
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H.D. Smith enlists pharmacy automation solution
Pharmaceutical distributor H.D. Smith is slated to deploy pharmacy automation technology from Talyst Inc. for its acute and extended care customers. Bellevue, Wash.-based Talyst said Wednesday that its solution will help H. D.
PR push upcoming for Cold-EEZE
Cold remedy brand Cold-EEZE has signed on 5W Public Relations as its public relations agency. 5W Public Relations said Wednesday that it plans to launch a comprehensive, integrated public-relations program to promote Cold-EEZE in the consumer marketplace.
Black Opal names model search winner
Ethnic skin care and makeup supplier Black Opal has announced the winner of its True Beauty Model Search.The company, which offers a range of skin products for women and men of color, on Wednesday named 20-year-old Brookell Barber as the True Beauty winner.
NACDS partners with HHS, CMS on care transition
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is teaming up with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to promote the use of community-based care transition programs as a way to improve patient health and cut health care costs.
Duane Reade’s Scorpiniti joins Katz as COO
Duane Reade pharmacy chief Frank Scorpiniti has been appointed chief operating officer at Katz Group Canada Ltd., operator of Canada’s Rexall drug store chain.
Navarro to launch Hispanic private label
Navarro Discount Pharmacy plans to roll out its own private-label program for Hispanic consumers that features bilingual product packaging.
Safeway names senior VP of pharmacy
Former GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) executive Darren Singer has joined Safeway Inc. as senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness.
Walgreens VP sheds light on specialty pharmacy
Dr. David Lorber, vice president of clinical affairs at Walgreen Co., discussed key trends in specialty pharmacy at the Pinsonault Associates Managed Markets Summit in Miami.
Pampers celebrates 50th birthday with Little Miracles Missions
Pampers is turning 50, and to mark its five decades of providing baby care around the globe the diaper brand is unveiling its Little Miracle Missions program. The Procter & Gamble Co.
CPhA sounds call for Canada to focus on health care
The leaders of the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA), Canadian Medical Association (CMA) and Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) have joined forces to urge party leaders to focus on health care during the upcoming leaders’ debates.
L’eggs kicks off first national TV campaign in years
L’eggs hosiery has launched a national marketing campaign featuring the brand’s first national television advertising in more than 14 years. HanesBrands said Monday that the campaign by L’eggs will feature a new tagline: "You’re in luck. You’re in L’eggs.
Former CVS exec Bodine elected to Nash Finch board
Nash Finch has named onetime CVS Caremark Corp. executive Christopher Bodine to its board of directors. The food and drug store distributor said Monday that Bodine will become a director on its board effective April 28.
Pharmacy faces threat of Medicaid cutbacks
With state and federal lawmakers talking about curtailing Medicaid spending as a way to scale back budget deficits, drug chains across the country could face yet another economic challenge, executives and industry advocates say.
Walgreens gets e-commerce edge with drugstore.com
Walgreen Co.’s $409 million purchase of drugstore.com, which followed the sale of its pharmacy benefits management division, underlines the chain’s rededication to retailing in all its forms. It also contrasts Walgreens with rival CVS Caremark Corp.
Threat of Medicaid cuts looms over retail pharmacy
With state and federal lawmakers talking about curtailing Medicaid spending as a way to scale back budget deficits, drug chains across the country could face yet another economic challenge, executives and industry advocates say.