Kerr Drug recommends back-to-school health kit
With the back-to-school season getting under way, Kerr Drug is advising parents to prepare a kit to safeguard the health of their children and other students.
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NACDS answers criticism of prescription information
Responding to a critical report, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores highlighted the work of pharmacy and consumer groups to collaborate with the government to devise a "one-document solution" for prescription drug information provided to patients.
At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser hits drug stores
Advent Consumer Healthcare has begun rolling out its At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser at major drug store chains nationwide. Advent said Wednesday that the patented At Heart dispenser is designed to provide the fastest possible access to an emergency dose of aspirin.
American Greetings rolls out Dance Machine cards
American Greetings is bringing the excitement of dancing to greeting cards with the debut of its new Dance Machine card line. The company said Tuesday that the Dance Machine cards combine music and motion "in a hilarious new way" with bobble-head characters that "dance" along to a festive song.
Little Fevers introduced by Prestige Brands
Expanding its Little Remedies line of pediatric products, Prestige Brands has unveiled Little Fevers concentrated infant drops with acetaminophen.
Bartell begins school supplies drive
Bartell Drugs has kicked off its annual "School Tools for Kids in Need" program to collect school supplies for financially disadvantaged students. The program, the Seattle-area drug chain’s seventh, runs through Aug.
Walgreens launches ‘food oases’ in Chicago
Walgreen Co. is unveiling its new expanded food selection at 10 stores in several Chicago communities identified as "food deserts," or areas that lack access to basic foods necessary to maintain a healthy diet.
Supervalu serves up shingles vaccines
Supervalu Inc. has begun offering vaccinations for shingles at its more than 800 food and drug combination stores nationwide.
House gives nod for enhanced Medicaid funding
The House of Representatives has approved an extension of the increased federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP), which provides enhanced funding to state Medicaid programs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported.
Document Security Systems lands contract with Walgreens
Document Security Systems Inc. has been awarded an annual packaging order contract from Walgreen Co. worth about $2.
Bausch & Lomb promo marks launch of Biotrue
This weekend, Bausch & Lomb is offering free admission to some of the nation’s top visually inspiring attractions to mark the launch of Biotrue, its latest lens care product.
Roche Diabetes Care plans Infusion Site Awareness Week
At the end of this month, Roche Diabetes Care plans to kick off its inaugural National Infusion Site Awareness Week. Roche, maker of Accu-Chek diabetes management products, said it’s creating the event — which runs Aug. 30 to Sept.
Rite Aid to issue new debt, refinance credit
Rite Aid Corp. plans a $650 million debt offering and a new revolving credit facility to replace its current $1.175 billion revolver. The drug store chain said Monday that it aims to offer $650 million in senior secured notes due in 2020. Plans call for the proceeds of the offering, along
Victory closes acquisition of MiddleBrook
Victory Pharma Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Eli Lilly takes aim at diabetes
Eli Lilly and Co. this weekend is participating in an event hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to help raise awareness among African-Americans about the need to better manage diabetes. The 12th annual Victory Over Diabetes event on Aug.
Pharmacy Chat added to Walgreens.com
Walgreens customers can now chat live online with pharmacists anytime through a new service dubbed Walgreens Pharmacy Chat. Walgreen Co.