Rite Aid stores host free skin cancer screenings
Rite Aid Corp. drug stores are offering free full-body screenings for skin cancer as part of the Skin Cancer Foundation’s “Road to Healthy Skin” tour. Rite Aid Corp.
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Tax break ended by health care reform
Walgreen Co. is among the corporations that will take an accounting charge because of health care reform’s reduction of tax deductions for retiree drug coverage. Walgreens said it anticipates a charge of some $40 million to deferred taxes in the third quarter of fiscal 2010.
Competitive environment takes a turn
The severe economic downturn that began in December 2007 has altered consumers’ thinking in ways that a number of recent studies conclude will have long-term implications for retailers.
Senate drug abuse bill endorsed by NACDS
In a letter to Senate leaders, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores voiced its support of legislation that would take a community-level approach to stopping drug abuse, including abuse of prescription and nonprescription medication and methamphetamine.
Rite Aid to test live online Rx consultations
Rite Aid Corp. plans to pilot an online service from American Well Inc. that would enable patients to have live, interactive consultations with the drug store chain’s pharmacists.
‘Protect Your Pharmacy Week’ targets crime vs. drug stores
The National Community Pharmacists Association, Purdue Pharma and the FBI’s Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) are recognizing the week of April 19 to 23 as "Protect Your Pharmacy Week.
L’Oréal to acquire Essie Cosmetics
L’Oréal USA, the New York-based subsidiary of beauty products giant L’Oréal S.A., has signed an agreement to acquire Queens, N.Y.-based Essie Cosmetics Ltd.
NACDS Annual Meeting kicks off this weekend
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2010 Annual Meeting gets under way on Saturday at The Breakers in Palm Beach, Fla. NACDS president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson reported that this year’s Annual Meeting, which runs April 24 to 27, has generated an uptick in attendance.
Eurand unveils AdvaTab Acetaminophen tablets
Eurand is offering a new licensing opportunity for retailers and health care companies with AdvaTab Acetaminophen, an orally disintegrating tablet (ODT) that incorporates its proprietary AdvaTab ODT and Microcaps taste-masking technologies.
TABS Group extends pact with Unilever
Market research and consulting firm TABS Group has extended its contract with Unilever to provide its Total Store Analytics Service. Terms of the deal weren’t disclosed.
APhA: Pharmacists have big influence on OTC purchases
According to an American Pharmacists Association (APhA) study, 82% of consumers buy over-the-counter products recommended by their pharmacist.
Merck inks pact to distribute tetanus-diphtheria vaccine
Merck & Co. has gained exclusive rights to market and distribute the MassBiologics tetanus and diphtheria toxoids adsorbed vaccine in the United States.
Walgreens, AARP Wellness Tour rolls on
Walgreen Co. and AARP have launched the second leg of their two-year national mobile health screening tour, which aims to provide more than $60 million of free health screenings by April 2011.
CVS: Specialty pharmacy team can spur Rx adherence
A CVS Caremark Corp. survey of specialty pharmacy patients found that nearly 70% believe their pharmacy team played a key role in encouraging them to take their medications as prescribed.
Prestige Brands hires Connors as marketing chief
Timothy Connors has been appointed chief marketing officer at Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.