Silenor Rx sleep aid launched in U.S.
Somaxon Pharmaceuticals Inc. said its prescription sleep aid Silenor (doxepin) is now commercially available in the United States.
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Target expands base of health clinics
Target Corp. plans to open eight Target Clinic health centers in the Chicago and Palm Beach, Fla., markets. The discount store chain said Tuesday that the new Target Clinics include five locations in the Chicago area and three locations in the Palm Beach area.
Walmart appoints new health and wellness leader
Walmart has named a new chief for its health and wellness unit as part of a revamp of its merchandising organization and leadership. In a company memo released Monday, Walmart said Duncan MacNaughton has been appointed executive vice president of consumables, health and wellness, and Walmart.com.
Rite Aid to test grocery format with Save-A-Lot
Rite Aid Corp. plans to add a limited-assortment grocery concept to its stores in Greenville, S.C., under a co-branding arrangement with Supervalu Inc.’s Save-A-Lot supermarket chain.
CPSC: Pampers Dry Max not linked to diaper rash
Procter & Gamble Co. said the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have found no cause linking its Pampers Dry Max diapers with public reports of diaper rash and other skin conditions.
Walgreens sees improvement in same-store sales
Same-store sales at Walgreen Co. edged up in August after coming in virtually flat the previous month. The drug store chain said Friday that sales in comparable stores rose 2.1% in August, up from a 0.4% uptick in July that followed a 2% gain in June and declines of 0.2% in May
Weis Markets plans flu shot clinics
Weis Markets this week began offering flu vaccinations at its pharmacies and later plans a round of flu shot clinics. The regional food and drug retailer said flu vaccines are now available at its 120 in-store pharmacies on a walk-in basis and by appointment to people age 18 and older. Weis Markets,
Rx claims victory as CMS proposes to redefine AMP
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed withdrawing provisions of the Medicaid average manufacturer price (AMP) rule, a move that retail pharmacy groups called a triumph in their long-running fight over reimbursement.
Walgreens, Omnicare exchange businesses
In a two-pronged transaction, Walgreen Co. plans to sell its long-term care business to Ominicare Inc. and in exchange acquire Omnicare’s home infusion business.
Energizer unveils inductive charger with Qi technology
Energizer Holdings Inc. has introduced what the company said is its first inductive charger built with Qi technology, the new universal charging standard developed by the Wireless Power Consortium (WPC).
Orexigen, Takeda ally to develop and market obesity drug
Orexigen Therapeutics Inc. and Takeda Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. have entered into an exclusive partnership to develop and commercialize Contrave, Orexigen’s investigational drug for the treatment of obesity, in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
August same-store sales dip at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. turned in soft same-store sales for August as results dipped in the pharmacy and the front end. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Aug. 28, same-store sales fell 1% year over year, slightly less than the 1.1% decrease in July. Still, the
NCPA site matches pharmacy sellers and buyers
The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched PharmacyMatching.com, a new web site aimed at connecting pharmacy sellers with buyers. NCPA said Wednesday the new online service, accessed at www.PharmacyMatching.
Bausch & Lomb airs Alaway TV commercials
Bausch & Lomb has kicked off its advertising campaign for Alaway, its 12-hour eye itch relief drops. The eye care company said this week that television ads are currently airing across major U.S. broadcast and cable networks.
KidZerts unveils moldable arch support insoles for children
KidZerts has introduced what the company calls the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. The company said this week that the KidZerts insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of children’s feet.
Walmart, Sam’s Club kick off flu vaccine program
Walmart and its Sam’s Club subsidiary have started offering flu shots in more than 4,100 discount stores and warehouse clubs nationwide.