Tauzin to resign as PhRMA CEO
Billy Tauzin, president and chief executive officer of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers Association (PhRMA), plans to step down from the post this summer.
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RollStream program helps Rx chains comply with CPSIA
RollStream Inc. is offering a program to help pharmacy chains and other retailers join its Certificate Exchange Network (CEN), developed with assistance from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores to facilitate compliance with the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).
Skinvisible, Walgreens team up on promotion
Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals Inc. licensee JD Nelson & Associates, which last month unveiled a distribution pact with Walgreen Co. for its Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant, is expanding the brand’s presence at the drug chain with a special marketing promotion.
DNA Meat Snacks get play from CVS, New Orleans Hornets
DNA Beverage Corp.’s line of meat snacks is now being offered at CVS drug stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. DNA said Thursday that its Grass Roots Beverage unit is distributing DNA Meat Snacks at all CVS stores in Louisiana and in parts of Mississippi. The products are being marketed as part
CVS to open its first Puerto Rico stores
CVS Caremark Corp. is entering the Puerto Rico market, with its first stores set to open on the island next week. Plans call for CVS to open nine drug stores in Puerto Rico this year. The first two pharmacy locations are scheduled to open Monday, Feb. 15, in San Juan and Bayamon,
Walgreens ‘shares kisses’ on Times Square billboard
In a Valentine’s Day promotion, Walgreen Co. is inviting people to "share a kiss" in photos posted on the giant electronic billboard at its marquee Times Square store in New York City.
Mylan distribution site gets NABP accreditation
Mylan Inc. said its Greensboro, N.C., distribution facility has received Verified-Accredited Wholesale Distributors (VAWD) accreditation from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP).
NACDS welcomes bills on Medicaid aid, DME accreditation
Legislation that would extend increased federal assistance to state Medicaid programs and remedy the accreditation requirement for pharmacies selling durable medical equipment (DME) drew praise this week from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
CVS plans free health screenings for underserved areas
CVS Caremark Corp. plans hundreds of free health screenings in communities nationwide this year through its A Su Salud (To Your Health) health fairs.
Drugstore.com sales jump 25% in 4Q
Citing strong sales of over-the-counter products and on its Beauty.com site, drugstore.com saw revenue surge 25% for its fiscal 2009 fourth quarter. The company said late Tuesday that sales for the quarter ended Jan. 3 totaled $117.4 million, compared with $93.9 million a year earlier.
Sanofi-aventis wraps up tender offer for Chattem
Sanofi-aventis has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Chattem Inc. under its $1.9 billion deal to acquire the U.S. drug maker. The Paris-based pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday that as of the tender offer’s expiration on Feb.
Ex-Super Bowl coach signed as ExtenZe spokesman
NFL commentator and former Super Bowl champion coach Jimmy Johnson has been signed as the new spokesman for the ExtenZe male enhancement brand. Inter/Media Advertising, which handles the ExtenZe brand, announced the deal Monday.
EvoraPlus oral care probiotic to launch in Walgreens
Oragenics Inc. plans to roll out its EvoraPlus oral care probiotic mint in Walgreens stores nationwide next month. The biopharmaceutical company said Monday that EvoraPlus is scheduled to become available in Walgreens’ 7,000-plus drug stores starting March 19.
NetDeposit adds to pharmacy payment options
Payment technology provider NetDeposit has expanded the menu of options for its ProviderPay solution to give pharmacies more choices in the type of payment and reconciliation services best suited to their business.
Call for unity at NACDS Regional Chain Conference
Andy Giancamilli, chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, called for continued industry unity amid economic recovery and health care reform in opening remarks at the NACDS Regional Chain Conference here.
Celsius calorie-burning drink carried by Walgreens
Celsius Holdings Inc. said its Celsius calorie-burner beverage is now offered at Walgreens drug stores nationwide. The drug chain is selling four packs of the raspberry acai and peach mango green tea flavors of the Celsius beverage, which is available in the stores’ diet sections.