PTCB: Surge in pharmacy techs seeking certification
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) reports that it’s seeing record numbers of pharmacy technicians seeking certification through the organization.
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Stater Bros. Super Rx offers vitamin recommendations
Stater Bros. has introduced a personal vitamin recommendation program that gives customers free guidance on dietary supplements. The southern California food and drug chain said Tuesday that customers can take a five-minute online survey at staterbros.
Consumer confidence up: Will drug chains benefit?
A key economic benchmark indicates that consumers are feeling noticeably better about their prospects in the coming months, which could spell good news for drug store chains. Business think tank The Conference Board said Tuesday that its Consumer Confidence Index climbed to 60.
Walgreens rolls out exclusive BORBA skin care line
Walgreen Co. has launched the new Inside Out Beauty Solutions skin care collection by BORBA, which includes "cosmeceuticals," at select drug stores nationwide.
Study: Patients oppose Rx for OTCs with pseudoephedrine
Seven in 10 asthma, allergy, cold, cough and flu sufferers oppose laws that would require over-the-counter medicines containing pseudoephedrine to be available by prescription only, according to a survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
Matrix Labs releases Protonix generic
Matrix Laboratories Ltd. is shipping pantoprazole sodium delayed-release tablets, a medication for gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Parent company Mylan Inc.
NCPA signs up PIPCo membership
The members of the Partners in Pharmacy Cooperative (PIPCo) have joined the National Community Pharmacists Association. NCPA said Monday that PIPCo, a cooperative of independent pharmacies in the north-central United States, has signed up all of its members for membership in the association.
Rite Aid launches Winter Rewards, promotes heart health
Rite Aid Corp. is enhancing customer rewards through the end of next month for its wellness+ loyalty card members and has begun a national education and prevention campaign against heart disease.
It’s official: Merlo to become CVS Caremark CEO
Moving ahead with its succession plan, CVS Caremark Corp. has named Larry Merlo as chief executive officer and plans to elect a new nonexecutive chairman with the retirement of Tom Ryan this spring.
Coty plans Heidi Klum signature fragrance
Coty Inc. has partnered with supermodel Heidi Klum to develop and market a new celebrity signature fragrance. Called Heidi Klum Shine, the new fragrance is expected to launch in the fall, Coty said Friday.
Consumer Healthcare Products Association appoints VP
Next month, Emily Skor is slated to join the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) as vice president of communications and alliance development. CHPA said Thursday that Skor is scheduled to start at the association on Feb. 14.
Telepharmacy gets a boost in Canada
The Canadian government is supplying funds for the development of a telepharmacy-based personal medication management system.
Rx patient experience may take hit from new regs
Local and state government bodies nationwide have implemented or are mulling new rules that stand to impact the patient care experience at retail pharmacies.
Purdue rolls out Butrans transdermal system to Rx
Purdue Pharma has made its Butrans Transdermal System CIII opiod analgesic available by prescription.
Poll: Three-quarters of employees go to work when sick
Nearly three in four workers go to work when they are sick, making it more likely that others can become ill, according to a survey by CareerBuilder. The employment and job resource provider said Wednesday that 72% of the more than 3,900 full-time U.S.
Hershey’s Drops make their debut
The Hershey Co. has unveiled a snack version of its classic flavors with the rollout of its new Hershey’s Drops. The company said Wednesday that Hershey’s Drops are delicious bite-sized drops without the candy shell.