Poll: Many headache sufferers overuse painkillers
Chronic headache sufferers often experience "rebound headaches" by overdoing it with nonprescription pain relievers, research by Consumer Reports finds.
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Home Diagnostics, Cellnovo partner on diabetes management
Home Diagnostics Inc. and Cellnovo, a London-based medical device company, have entered a technology integration and distribution alliance for their diabetes management products.
J&J’s U.S. chief customer officer to retire
Frank Maione, U.S. chief customer officer for Johnson & Johnson, plans to retire from the company this fall. During his 34-year career, Maione made significant contributions to the consumer health care business, according to Jeff Strong, global chief customer officer at J&J.
Injunction halts pharmacy payment cuts in Calif.
A federal court this week handed down an injunction to stop two new reductions on payments to pharmacies in California’s Medi-Cal program, according to the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA). The association said Judge Christina Snyder of the U.S.
NACDS Marketplace serves up new business opportunities
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores reported that over 100 first-time exhibitors will showcase their offerings at the 2010 NACDS Marketplace Conference, which kicks off next month in San Diego.
CVS, Walgreens provide aid to flood victims
CVS Caremark Corp. and Walgreen Co. have stepped up with donations and/or supplies to assist relief efforts for the devastating floods that hit several southeastern states.
Ghirardelli goes to consumers for next Intense Dark flavor
Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. has launched the "Bring Your Dark to Light" contest, in which consumers are being given the chance to create the next flavor of Intense Dark premium dark chocolate.
Perrigo buys rights to sell generic Delsym
Perrigo Co. has acquired the exclusive U.S. store-brand rights to sell and distribute the generic version of Reckitt Benckiser’s Delsym liquid cough suppressant from Tris Pharma.
Sales surge, earnings slip in 1Q at drugstore.com
Drugstore.com tallied a double-digit increase in revenue for its fiscal 2010 first quarter, but earnings took a hit in part due to acquisition costs. The online retailer late Wednesday said sales for the first quarter ended April 4 jumped 20% to $118.3 million from $98.
Drugstore.com taps BioScrip as pharmacy partner
Drugstore.com plans to sell its pharmacy business to BioScrip Inc., which then will become the pharmacy services provider for the online retailer’s customers. Under the agreement, announced late Wednesday, drugstore.com will sell its DS Pharmacy assets to BioScrip Pharmacy Services for $10.
Report flags domain providers for ‘rogue’ Internet pharmacies
A report by Internet compliance firms LegitScript and KnujOn has identified five Internet firms providing domain name registration services to so-called "rogue" Internet pharmacies that display fake pharmacy licenses or sell prescription drugs without a prescription.
CVS medical officer: Retail clinics have ‘come of age’
With health care reform set to boost the number of patients, in-store clinics can play a pivotal role by providing a convenient and affordable outlet for services, according to CVS Caremark Corp. chief medical officer Troy Brennan.
Jaeger resigns from GPhA
Kathleen Jaeger, president and chief executive officer of the Generic Pharmaceutical Association (GPhA), plans to leave the generic drug industry trade group next month. GPhA chairman Paul Bisaro stated Tuesday that Jaeger’s resignation will be effective June 30.
Walgreens gets April sales lift from Duane Reade
Helped by the recently acquired Duane Reade stores, Walgreen Co. reported a healthy sales increase for April, although same-store sales dipped in the month. The drug store chain said Wednesday that April sales totaled $5.68 billion, up 5.9% from $5.36 billion a year earlier.
ScarAway scar sheets hit market
Mitchell-Vance Laboratories LLC has expanded its line of scar management products with ScarAway silicone scar sheets. Like the already marketed ScarAway 100%-silicone gel serum, the new sheets are said to shrink, flatten and fade hypertrophic and keloid scars.
Bausch & Lomb introduces Soothe Xtra Hydration
Bausch & Lomb is rolling its new Soothe Xtra Hydration lubricant eye drops in the United States. The company said Tuesday that the product, for aqueous-deficient dry eye therapy, will be available at major retailers this month.