Giant Eagle Inc. is testing a pharmacy workflow automation system from RxSafe. The San Diego-based provider of automated robotic storage and retrieval systems for pharmacies said Thursday that it recently installed an RxSafe 1800 system at one of Giant Eagle’s Pittsburgh-area supermarkets.
Discounter Target Corp. said it aims to promote its customers’ health and wellness during the upcoming cold and flu season by serving as their "prevention and treatment headquarters." The retailer said Thursday that starting on Sept.
A group of pharmacy retailers in the Chain Drug Consortium have formed a generic drug purchasing entity called the Chain Pharmacy Alliance.
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Procter & Gamble Co. have entered into a co-promotion agreement for Silenor, a newly approved treatment for insomnia characterized by difficulty with sleep maintenance.
Adding to its lineup of fun, interactive cards, American Greetings has rolled out the new Guitar line of birthday cards. Designed to simulate the experience of playing an actual guitar, the musical greetings feature a telescoping card that, when pulled, extends into a mini-guitar.
Walgreen Co. has announced a strategic alliance with the National Football League’s New York Giants as the team’s official retail pharmacy.
Food and drug retailers Publix Super Markets Inc. and United Supermarkets this week said they’re set to launch their respective flu vaccination programs in the coming days. Lakeland, Fla.-based Publix plans to kick off its flu immunization program in stores this month.
Carma Laboratories Inc. has unveiled two new Carmex Moisture Plus ultra-hydrating lip balms with tints of color. The company said Tuesday that the product’s sheer pink and sheer peach hues mark the first time that the Carmex brand has added color to its lip care products.
W.F. Young Inc. has introduced new packaging for its Absorbine Jr. pain relief remedy. W.F. Young said Monday that the new packaging graphics update the brand and give it a more contemporary look while celebrating the company’s heritage of providing pain relief products for horses.
Merck Consumer Care has launched Dr. Scholl’s For Her Fast Flats, a stylish, practical solution for women who need a break from their uncomfortable shoes.
As drug store chains step up their flu shot campaigns this year, pharmacy technicians will be counted on to provide much-needed support, according to the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB).
A Gallup study has found that Take Care Clinics rank among the top 10% of all organizations globally in engaging their customers, according to Take Care Health Systems. The Walgreen Co.
Hyland’s Inc. has expanded its line of homeopathic remedies for children with the addition of Hyland’s Nighttime Cold ‘n Cough 4 Kids and Hyland’s Complete Allergy 4 Kids.
Next month, regional chain Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store in Bellevue, Wash. The chain drug retailer said Tuesday that the 15,000-square-foot store, which will occupy a former Loehmann’s apparel store site, is scheduled to open Sept. 13 in Bellevue’s Factoria neighborhood.
Most Americans think doctors are overly influenced by pharmaceutical companies in their prescribing decisions, and many patients believe over-the-counter options are often overlooked, according to a new prescription drug poll by Consumer Reports. In a telephone poll of more than 1,100 U.S.
J. Anne Foley is joining the the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as the new director of political affairs.
