Organic product consumers turn to mass retailers
The size of the consumer base for organic products held steady in 2010, but mass retail chains have become an increasingly preferred shopping venue for those items, according to TABS Group Inc.
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Dr. Fresh unites brands, reintroduces Binaca
Dr. Fresh Inc. is grouping three of its brands under a new common name, DR Fresh Velocity. The oral care and personal care product maker said the new name will serve as an umbrella banner for DR Fresh, DR Fresh Dailies and DR Fresh Travel Kits. DR Fresh Velocity will be
Fusion Brands to ship Veripur hand sanitizer
Next month, Fusion Brands Inc. plans to roll out its new Veripur hand sanitizer to retailers. The company said Veripur is a non-drying, alcohol-free hand sanitizer and moisturizer that kills 99.9% of germs on contact.
Dentyne kicks off Safe Breath Alliance promotion
Dentyne is launching the Safe Breath Alliance (SBA), which the fresh-breath sugarless gum brand said is the first completely made-up organization committed to educating Americans about the importance of practicing safe breath.
Lilly, Boehringer Ingelheim team on diabetes treatments
Eli Lilly and Co. and Boehringer Ingelheim have agreed to jointly develop and commercialize a portfolio of diabetes compounds now in mid- and late-stage development.
Newell Rubbermaid CEO to retire
Mark Ketchum, president and chief executive officer of Newell Rubbermaid Inc., is slated to retire later this year.
NCPA sways BB&T to forgo mandatory mail for Rx
The National Community Pharmacists Association hailed a recent decision by financial services firm BB&T Corp. to drop its plan to institute mandatory mail order for employees’ maintenance prescriptions.
Alliance promotes sustainability training for pharmacists
University of the Sciences and Practice Greenhealth have partnered to develop and promote sustainability training for pharmacists, pharmacy students and related professionals.
Walgreens: Mail-order patients overlook retail option
Nearly half of patients using mail order for 90-day supplies of prescription medications aren’t aware that their community pharmacy is an option, a Walgreen Co. national study found.
Watson approved for generic Fentora
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for fentanyl buccal tablets, a pain reliever for cancer patients. The company said Monday that its Watson Laboratories Inc. subsidiary gained approval from the FDA for fentanyl buccal tablets in strengths of 0.
Reese’s Minis make debut at CES
Hershey Co.’s Reese’s brand was the first to introduce a snacking candy at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) here with the launch of Reese’s Minis peanut butter cups.
Some doctors still uncomfortable prescribing generics
Although most physicians are comfortable with generic drugs, a small segment still have negative perceptions about those medications, which affect their prescription choices, according to a study by Harvard, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and CVS Caremark Corp.
Employers can save by gauging Rx co-pays, wellness efforts
Employers can increase savings by lowering workers’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and by measuring the effectiveness of wellness programs, according to two new studies.
Navarro sets new store opening as part of growth plan
Expanding its reach, Navarro Discount Pharmacy plans to open its 29th store this summer.
CVS: Rx adherence tough in complex therapies
A new study finds that patients with complex therapies are struggling to stay on their medication regimens, according to CVS Caremark Corp.
Prean spray promises ‘cleaner, fresher wiping experience’
Bclean Enterprises Ltd. has launched prean, a new spray that enables consumers to turn a piece of toilet paper into a moist cleansing wipe.