Spending on health care rises 4%
Health care spending in the United States increased by 4% in 2009, the slowest rate of growth in 50 years, a government report released this month shows.
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Some things to watch for as the year unfolds
or not — to happen in the chain drug retailing arena in 2011. • The National Association of Chain Drug Stores will finally begin to address some of the issues that have kept the organization from realizing its potential to fully dominate the retail trade association arena. As a
A young shopper eyes the nail care set
Aside from the necessary toiletry items, when most teenage girls go into the beauty isle of a store they are usually looking for nail polish.
L’Oreal makes Gwen Stefani its ‘new face’
Rock singer Gwen Stefani has been named as a global brand ambassador by L’Oreal Paris.
Novo Nordisk creates online destination for diabetes patients
Novo Nordisk has gone live with Cornerstones4Care, a highly customizable online support program for people with diabetes.
Hershey launches football hall of fame sweepstakes
The Hershey Co. is offering football fans the chance to win a trip to the Pro Football Hall of Fame with the Hershey’s Pro Football Hall of Fame Sweepstakes. The chocolate maker said fans who visit hersheys.com/halloffame through Feb.
2011 Retail Forecast: Drug chains ready for change
With 2011 now here, chain drug retailers across North America are encountering many of the same challenges that they did a year ago. Executives at U.S. and Canadian drug store chains said that as the new year rolls forward, they expect to see more signs that an economic recovery is under way
Pharmacy Outlook 2011: Health care system in flux
As health care reform gets deeper into the implementation phase, pharmacy advocates have mixed feelings about how the new dynamics will impact community pharmacies and the companies that supply them.
APhA student pharmacists promote safe medication practices
The American Pharmacists Association Academy of Student Pharmacists (APhA-ASP) has entered a new collaboration with the Pharmacy Services Support Center (PSSC) of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) Office of Pharmacy Affairs and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of S
FDA calls for acetaminophen limits in Rx products
The Food and Drug Administration is asking manufacturers of prescription combination products with acetaminophen to limit the amount of the pain reliever to reduce the risk of liver toxicity.
Walgreens encouraged by response to ‘fresh’ pilots
Walgreen Co. is pleased with the customer response to its 30 fresh food pilot stores and continues to mull plans to expand the concept to other locations, according to a retail analyst.
Olay lands ‘Sex And The City’ star as spokeswoman
The Olay skin care brand has lured "Sex And The City" star and actress Kim Cattrall as a spokeswoman for its Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Advanced Anti-Aging Body Wash and Body Lotion.
PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula set to hit stores
Cobalis Corp. next month plans to begin the retail rollout of PreHistin Allergy Defense Formula, which it dubs "the world’s first pre-histamine.
Today Sponge back on pharmacy shelves in Canada
Mayer Laboratories Inc. has relaunched the Today Sponge vaginal contraceptive in Canada, where it’s now available exclusively at all Shoppers Drug Mart stores.
Target plans to open first Canadian stores
Target Corp. is slated to enter the Canadian market with a deal to buy sites of discount store chain Zellers Inc. from Hudson’s Bay Co. The Minneapolis-based discounter said Thursday that it has agreed to pay nearly $1.83 billion Canadian ($1.85 billion U.S.
Blood pressure tests offered free at Walgreens, Take Care
Walgreens pharmacies and Take Care Clinic locations nationwide are providing free blood pressure testing through the end of this weekend. Walgreen Co.