Nipro Corp. has completed its acquisition of diabetes testing supplier Home Diagnostics Inc. The Japanese medical device manufacturer said that to complete the acquisition of all of Home Diagnostics’ shares, it effected a short-form merger.
Over-the-counter pain reliever Cobroxin, designed for moderate to severe chronic pain, is slated to become available at Walgreens stores nationwide May 1. Delray Beach, Fla.-based XenaCare Holdings Inc.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores members and other pharmacy advocates have sent 1,500 letters to federal lawmakers over the past week and participated in over 220 in-person Congressional meetings during NACDS RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill.
A Democratic senator and a Republican congressman underscored the value of pharmacy’s role in health care in official remarks in the Congressional Record, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores. Sen. Kay Hagan (D., N.C.) and Rep. Peter Roskam (R., Ill.
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has unveiled U by Kotex, a new feminine care line that the company said sports bold new packaging and product designs that will make women feel more confident about discussing feminine health.
Crest has expanded its Pro-Health product roster with Pro-Health Sensitive Shield, a new line designed to provide more comprehensive oral care while also protecting against teeth sensitivity.
Walgreen Co. next month plans to stop accepting new Medicaid patients in its Washington stores, citing continued cutbacks in pharmacy reimbursement by the state.
Fred Hassan has been named as chairman and Brent Saunders as chief executive officer at Bausch+Lomb.
Procter & Gamble’s Old Spice has introduced the Fresh Collection, a line of antiperspirant/deodorants billed as giving men "the chance to smell like some of the freshest places on earth.
Kinney Drugs has partnered with local health programs to help uninsured customers obtain free cancer screenings and later this month plans to open its 91st store.
CVS/pharmacy and the National Council on Aging (NCOA) announced the recipients of the Prescription for Better Health Award at the Aging in America Conference here. The drug store chain said Monday that Groton Senior Center of Groton, Conn.
Publix Super Markets Inc. is providing free metformin to patients with type II diabetes as part of a new diabetes management program.
Online pharmacy verifier LegitScript.com has partnered with SiteJabber.com to help consumers identify trustworthy prescription drug web sites and avoid fraudulent ones. Portland-based LegitScript.
Walgreen Co.’s ownership will accelerate Duane Reade’s drive to be an urban drug chain without equal, according to Duane Reade chairman and chief executive officer John Lederer. “Our mission was to build the best urban drug store proposition in America,” says Lederer.
Walgreen Co. is restructuring its health care divisions in a bid to more effectively sell its pharmacy and wellness services to employers, managed care organizations, pharmacy benefit managers and government clients.
CVS Caremark Corp. has promoted four top executives on the retail side of its business. Scott Baker has been named executive vice president of internal operations and real estate. He oversees store operations, retail pharmacy operations and real estate.
