Walmart pharmacy exec adds duties under reorganization
Walmart pharmacy merchandising executive Paul Beahm will take on more responsibility under the discount store giant’s sweeping reorganization plan unveiled late this week.
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Church & Dwight gets FDA OK for early pregnancy test
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared the First Response Early Result Pregnancy Test, which manufacturer Church & Dwight Co. said can determine pregnancy up to six days before the day of a woman’s missed period.
Health Mart preps TV blitz, signs 2,500th pharmacy
Health Mart plans to kick off national television advertising campaign this weekend to highlight its personalized care and services, just days after announcing that the franchise has signed up its 2,500th pharmacy.
Rite Aid sees same-store sales drop in January
Declines in pharmacy and front-end business resulted in decreased same-store sales in January at Rite Aid Corp. The drug store chain said Thursday that same-store sales fell 2.1% year over year for the four weeks ended January 23.
Fera ships erythromycin ophthalmic ointment
Fera Pharmaceuticals has rolled out erythromycin ophthalmic ointment, an antibiotic treatment for the eye. The company said Tuesday that the ointment is now available in a 1-gram dosages and that it expects ship the 3.5-gram tube size in the next few weeks.
Renowned business author to keynote NACDS annual meeting
Business author and consultant Jim Collins will serve as a keynote speaker at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores 2010 Annual Meeting.
NCPA urges care in DME accreditation enforcement
The National Community Pharmacists Association has applauded Senate leaders for calling on the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to exercise care in enforcing the Medicare Part B durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics and supplies (DMEPOS) accreditation requirement for pharmac
Duane Reade adds new coffees to its DR Delish line
Duane Reade has rolled out four new premium packaged coffee blends under its DR Delish brand. The drug store chain said Monday that customers can now find the four New York-themed flavors Morning Rush, Fire Fighter’s Joe, Polo Grounds Decaffeinated and Five Points Imperial Blend on store shelves.
NCPA gives testimony on benefits, adoption of e-prescribing
The National Community Pharmacists Association provided written testimony on the experiences of independent pharmacies in accepting electronic prescribing from doctors at the Health Information Technology (HIT) Policy Committee Information Exchange Workgroup hearing.
Rite Aid guides focus on women’s heart health
In support of the American Heart Association’s "Go Red for Women" campaign, Rite Aid Corp. is providing free heart health guides in all of its stores. The drug chain said Monday the guides will be available now through March in stores nationwide as well as online at www.riteaid.com/health/.
BioScrip to buy Critical Homecare Solutions
BioScrip Inc. plans to acquire Critical Homecare Solutions (CHS), a provider of home infusion and chronic and acute care services, in a cash and stock deal valued at $343.2 million.
Walsh named COO at Pharmavite
Pharmavite, maker of the Nature Made dietary supplement brand, has promoted Mark Walsh to chief operating officer. The company said Monday that the move is effective immediately.
Liberator to carry Tenga sexual enhancement devices
Liberator Inc., a manufacturer and marketer of sexual enhancement products, is expanding its brand presence through a partnership with sexual devices maker Tenga Japan.
DNA Beverage hits for two with Orlando Magic, Walgreens
DNA Beverage Corp. has inked a distribution pact with Walgreen Co. and scored a marketing program with the Orlando Magic pro basketball team. The company — the maker of DNA Energy Drink and DNA Meat Snacks, both targeted at the action sports community — said Friday that under the agreement with
Exec hired to lead Walgreens fresh food initiative
Walgreen Co. confirmed that it has hired supermarket and convenience store veteran Jim Jensen to lead a new effort to market fresh food and ready-to-eat items.
Paper to state lawmakers highlights pharmacist MTM role
In welcome news for pharmacy chains, the National Council of State Legislatures (NCSL) has released a briefing paper that highlights the value of pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) services, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.