Kimberly-Clark rolls out Scott tube-free toilet tissue
Kimberly-Clark has introduced Scott Naturals Tube-Free bathroom tissue, which the company said is the nation’s first toilet paper without the cardboard tube for use at home.
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Walgreens reports October same-store sales decline
Same-store sales at Walgreen Co. dipped in October despite revenue gains in both the pharmacy and front end. The drug store chain said Wednesday that comparable-store sales (excluding Duane Reade) in October fell 1.
CVS Caremark sees drop in 3Q earnings, sales
Third-quarter earnings at CVS Caremark Corp. were in line with Wall Street’s expectations but down sharply from a year ago, while a sales gain in the retail drug store unit was overshadowed by a revenue decline in the pharmacy benefit management business.
Drugstore.com swings to a profit
Lifted in part by robust sales, drugstore.com reported a profit for the third quarter following a year-ago loss. The online retailer said late Tuesday that net income for the third quarter ended Oct. 3 came in at $2.4 million, or 2 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $1.6 million, or
NACDS outlines key pharmacy industry priorities
The Food and Drug Administration this week got a heads-up on key pharmacy industry priorities over the next five years from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. NACDS said it sent a letter dated Nov.
Prestige Brands wraps up Blacksmith acquisition
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has completed its deal to purchase Blacksmith Brands Holdings Inc. The company said Monday that the agreement was finalized under the original terms announced on Sept.
Boehringer Ingelheim set to ship Pradaxa
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to roll out its new Pradaxa oral anticoagulant to U.S. pharmacies this week.
CVS Caremark gives FDA input on biogeneric approvals
In testimony for the Food and Drug Administration, a CVS Caremark Corp. executive reiterated the company’s support that the agency implement regulations needed to approve biogeneric drugs under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Stater Bros. serves up free diabetes drugs
Stater Bros. has begun offering free diabetes medications at its Super Rx pharmacy locations.
Duane Reade clinics now take Medicare
Duane Reade walk-in clinics can now accept Medicare payments for routine health services provided to senior citizens. The metropolitan New York drug store chain, part of Walgreen Co.
BioScrip names COO as chief executive officer
A new chief executive officer will be at the helm of pharmacy provider BioScrip Inc. starting next year. The company said Tuesday that Richard Smith, its president and chief operating officer, will take the CEO reins on Jan. 1.
CVS poll: Patient cost concerns undercut diabetes care
A survey by CVS/pharmacy finds that financial concerns are an obstacle to care for to many diabetes patients. CVS Caremark Corp.
NACDS calls for FDA to standardize patient Rx information
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent a letter to the Food and Drug Administration outlining the need to improve the usefulness of patient medication information that consumers receive with their prescription drugs.
Brioschi eyes comeback in antacid arena
The venerable Brioschi antacid brand is poised to make a resurgence. Brioschi Pharmaceuticals International (BPI), which purchased the 125-year-old brand in mid-August from Brioschi Inc.
Purell reacquired by GOJO Industries
GOJO Industries has purchased Purell from Johnson & Johnson Consumer Products Co. after having sold the hand sanitizer brand, which it launched, a half-dozen years ago.
Unilever, Walgreens team on youth center facility
Unilever and Walgreens unveiled a new activity and life skills learning area at the Midtown Education Foundation’s Metro Achievement Center serving inner-city girls in Chicago.