Shoppers Drug Mart to boost photo services
Continuing its push to expand its digital product offerings, Shoppers Drug Mart plans to enhance its photo services under a new partnership with Fujifilm.
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Kimberly-Clark rolls out Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers
Kimberly-Clark Corp. is bringing fashion sense to the diaper category. The company on Thursday announced the national availability of the limited-edition Huggies Little Movers Jeans Diapers, a denim-style diaper for babies during the summer months.
Watson launches generic Lipitor in Canada
A subsidiary of Watson Pharmaceuticals has begun shipping a generic version of Lipitor in Canada.
Axellia buys majority stake in Phoenix Global Supply Group
Axellia Pharmaceuticals has acquired a majority interest in Phoenix Global Supply Group Inc. to supply finished dosage over-the-counter pharmaceutical products in the United States and Canada. Denmark-based Axellia announced the deal late Tuesday. Financial terms weren’t disclosed.
U.K.’s Asda to sell some cancer medications at cost
Starting next week, British food and drug retailer Asda plans to sell all privately prescribed cancer treatment drugs on a not-for-profit basis, a move that it called a "world first.
Rite Aid launches new private-label baby care line
Rite Aid plans to roll out a new private-brand line of baby care items called Tugaboos, with the first product — Tugaboos diapers — available now at all of the drug chain’s stores. The retailer said Thursday that Tugaboos compare in quality to the national brands but are priced much lower. The
Study: Children’s prescription use for chronic conditions rises
More than one in four insured children in the United States and nearly 30% of 10- to 19-year-olds took at least one prescription medication to treat a chronic condition last year, according to the Medco 2010 Drug Trend Report.
MinuteClinic names new chief nurse practitioner
CVS Caremark Corp.’s MinuteClinic retail health clinic subsidiary has appointed Paulette Thabault as its chief nurse practitioner officer.
ER doctor cited as ‘Pharmacy Great Communicator’ by NACDS
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has recognized Dr. Jennifer Brokaw, M.D., a San Francisco emergency room physician, as a "Pharmacy Great Communicator.
Pfizer to shut plants, cut 6,000 jobs
Pfizer Inc. has unveiled plans to close eight manufacturing plants, reduce operations at six others and slash about 6,000 jobs.
Rexall to offer Hemocode food intolerance treatment
Rexall drug stores in Canada are slated to carry the Hemocode System, a treatment for people with food intolerance. Developed by Toronto-based Gemoscan International Inc.
Walgreens highlights products from women-owned suppliers
Walgreen Co.’s Community Corner supplier diversity initiative is featuring products produced by women-owned businesses on Walgreens.com through the end of May in honor of National Women’s History Month.
Pharmavite provides support to family health web site
Pharmavite’s Nature Made dietary supplement brand has become a partner of the American Academy of Family Physicians Consumer Alliance Program.
NACDS welcomes bill targeting fair interchange fees
An amendment to pending legislation in the Senate aims to help ensure that the interchange fees retailers pay to allow customers to use debit cards are fair, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Shoppers Drug Mart inks pact with Sony
Shoppers Drug Mart aims to expand its selection of consumer electronics products under a new merchandising agreement with Sony.
Almay enlists Kate Hudson as brand ambassador
Revlon Inc.’s Almay brand has signed Hollywood star Kate Hudson as its newest global brand ambassador.