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Duane Reade prepares to deploy electric trucks

Duane Reade, which has purchased 14 electric trucks in a bid to reduce the air and noise pollution associated with store deliveries, is asking its customers where they should be deployed. The new electric vehicles will replace nearly 25% of the retailer’s truck fleet.

Rx technician’s job proves difficult to find

For most of her 62 years, Deborah Klein has lived a relatively comfortable life. She raised two children, held down a career and considered herself a productive member of society. But in 2005, her fortunes began to change. She was laid off from her $80,000-a-year job but managed to find a series

Bristol-Myers wraps up Amylin acquisition

Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has completed its acquisition of Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. Under the deal announced early last month, Bristol-Myers agreed to buy Amylin for $31 per share in cash, pursuant to a cash tender offer and second-step merger, for an aggregate purchase price of about $5.

Perrigo launches opioid pain medication

Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its abbreviated new drug application (ANDA) for morphine sulfate 100ml/5% oral solution. The company said Wednesday that it will start shipping the product, a narcotic pain medication, immediately.