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ScarAway gains momentum at Walgreens

ScarAway Silicone Scar Sheets have seen a solid customer response at Walgreens, where the product has become the No. 2 seller in the scar reduction and prevention category after just four months on the shelf, according to ScarAway.

More Rite Aid, Save-A-Lot co-branded stores open

More Rite Aid, Save-A-Lot co-branded stores open

Rite Aid Corp. said five more stores co-branded Save-A-Lot Food Stores/Rite Aid Pharmacy have opened in Greenville, S.C. The drug store chain said Monday that the openings follow the Sept. 27 debut of the first co-branded Save-A-Lot/Rite Aid Pharmacy in Easley, S.C.

Rx school diversity efforts get donation from Walgreens

Walgreen Co. plans to donate a total of $1.1 million to pharmacy schools across the country to help advance diversity. The drug store chain said that more than 100 pharmacy school programs nationwide each will receive $10,000 for diversity initiatives.

NCPA to CMS: Follow health reform law with new AMP formula

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) should closely follow congressional guidance included in the health care reform law as the agency implements a new formula for Medicaid generic drug reimbursement based on average manufacturer price (AMP), according to the National Community Pharm

Health IT specialist elected to Walgreens board

Dr. David Brailer, chairman of investment firm Health Evolution Partners, is joining the board of directors at Walgreen Co. Walgreens said Wednesday that Brailer, who will serve as an independent director, becomes the board’s 11th member.

Study: Vichy product reduces acne blemishes

Vichy Laboratoires said a study by the L’Oreal Institute for Ethnic Hair and Skin Research found that acne was the top problem and biggest skin concern cited by Caucasian, African-American, Hispanic and Asian women and that Vichy Normaderm Anti-Imperfection Hydrating Care effectively addresses acne-

Par Pharma starts shipping generic Tussionex

Par Pharmaceutical Companies Inc. has begun limited shipment of hydrocodone polistirex and chlorpheniramine polistirex (CIII) extended-release oral suspension. The company said Tuesday that its licensing partner, Tris Pharma Inc.

NACDS gives take on CMS proposal to pull AMP provisions

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has issued comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the wake of the agency’s issuance of a proposed rule on Sept. 3. NACDS said CMS’ action on Monday would withdraw two provisions of the July 17, 2007, rule related to pharmacy

Earnings, sales up in 2Q at Jean Coutu Group

Earnings, sales up in 2Q at Jean Coutu Group

As it braces for the impact of drug pricing reform, Jean Coutu Group recorded sales and earnings gains for its fiscal 2011 second quarter. The Canadian drug store chain said Tuesday that for the second quarter ended Aug. 28, total sales edged up 2.2% to $622 million (Canadian) from $608.7 million a