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.
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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.
Research turns spotlight on need for retail clinics
Walgreen Co.’s Take Care Health Systems subsidiary is trumpeting research showing that alternative sites for health care — including retail clinics and urgent care centers — could alleviate overcrowded emergency rooms and save the nation’s health care system billions of dollars.
Target kicks off ‘Celebrate Smoke-Free’ campaign
Target is launching a month-long campaign to help customers and employees in their efforts to quit smoking. Dubbed "Celebrate Smoke-Free," the effort begins nationwide Nov.
More flu shot clinics scheduled by Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. plans to hold another round of flu shot clinics at hundreds of stores next week. The drug store chain said more than 800 Rite Aid pharmacies nationwide are scheduled to host clinics for flu vaccinations November 9, 10 and 11. The flu vaccines, which cost $24.99, will be
Supervalu plans wellness program for diabetes
Supervalu Inc. is slated to launch a health and wellness program that takes aim at diabetes and links the food and pharmacy departments.
FluMist makes debut in Canada
AstraZeneca Canada Inc. is now offering FluMist intranasal vaccine in Canada for the prevention of seasonal flu.