Campaign aims for 1 million more flu vaccinations
Working with state pharmacy associations, health care solution provider PrescribeWellness has begun a push to boost the flu vaccination rate by 1 million more Americans.
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SymphonyIRI appoints retail solutions president
SymphonyIRI Group Inc. has named Beverly Grant as president of retail solutions. The consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail and health care market research firm said Tuesday that Grant, who previously held various positions in a 26-year career at Procter & Gamble Co.
Energizer, Wahl reach settlement
Energizer Holdings Inc. has settled patent infringement litigation against the Wahl Clipper Corp. Energizer said Tuesday that its lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in April, claimed that primary lithium batteries supplied by Great Power Battery Co. Ltd.
Stride teams with Shaun White to launch Mintacular
Stride gum has expanded its flavor lineup with Mintacular, the result of its second collaboration with pro snowboarder/skateboarder and two-time gold medalist Shaun White.
CCA names new board member
CCA Industries Inc. has appointed Jonathan Rothschild as a director on its board. The company said is Rothschild is president and chief executive officer of Arterio Inc., which is in the vitamins and supplements business, and a director of Immucell Inc., a biotechnology company.
CVS enables same-day photo pickup via mobile app
CVS/pharmacy has added a new photo service to its CVS Mobile application that enables customers to print photos from their smartphone camera or CVSphoto.com account for same-day pickup at any CVS drug store.
Thrifty White introduces ‘smart’ cap to spur Rx compliance
In another move to help patients stick to their drug regimens, Thrifty White Pharmacy is offering the Rx Timer Cap, a "smart" cap for prescription medication bottles. Like a stopwatch, the Rx Timer Cap automatically counts the minutes and hours since patients last took their medication.
Walgreens to deploy EHR platform chainwide
Walgreen Co. is implementing an electronic health record (EHR) solution from Greenway Medical Technologies Inc. that’s expected to better integrate the health care services that the drug chain offers in its stores.
Bartell donates thousands of reading glasses
Bartell Drugs has donated reading eyeglasses to health care relief group Medical Teams International for distribution in impoverished communities in 18 countries.
Nephron unveils Primatene Mist alternative
Later this month, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. plans to begin rolling out Asthmanefrin, an over-the-counter alternative to the discontinued Primatene Mist inhaler.
Church & Dwight to buy Avid Health
Church & Dwight Co. plans to acquire Avid Health Inc., maker of the Vitafusion and L’il Critters gummy vitamins and supplements, for $650 million in cash.
Sanofi ships Sklice head lice lotion
Sanofi Pasteur has released Sklice Lotion, a topical treatment of head lice, to U.S. pharmacies. The Sanofi vaccines division said Monday that Sklice (ivermectin 0.5%), for use on the hair and scalp, is indicated for treating head lice infestations in patients age 6 months and older.
Prasco to release Xopenex authorized generic
Prasco Laboratories has entered an agreement with Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. to distribute an authorized generic version of Xopenex Inhalation Solution, a respiratory medication. Prasco said Monday that its Xopenex authorized generic product will be sold in 1.25 mg/3 mL, 0.63 mg/3 mL and 0.
Jean Coutu Group marks opening of 400th store
The Jean Coutu Group has inaugurated the 400th drug store in its franchise network. The Canadian drug chain said it held a grand opening event on Tuesday for the 11,075-square-foot store, located on Saint-Laurent Boulevard in the Crémazie area of Montreal.
Rite Aid begins carrying affordable natural food line
Rite Aid Corp. has rolled out Wholesome Goodness, a line of affordable natural foods, at its more than 4,600 drug stores nationwide. The Chicago-based food company said that Rite Aid is the first drug chain to carry the Wholesome Goodness line.
Winn-Dixie, BI-LO kick off ‘Shield Yourself’ campaign
Encouraging people to protect their health, Winn-Dixie Stores and BI-LO have launched a flu vaccination program, which offers customers three options for getting a flu vaccine. Dubbed "Shield Yourself," the campaign is offering flu shots without an appointment at any Winn-Dixie or BI-LO pharmacy.