Lannett names vice chairman
Jeffrey Farber has been appointed vice chairman at Lannett Co. The generic drug manufacturer and marketer said Tuesday that the 50-year-old Farber has served as a member of Lannett’s board since May 2006.
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Natroba head lice solution ships to pharmacies
Pernix Therapeutics Holdings Inc. and ParaPRO LLC have launched of Natroba Topical Suspension 0.9%, a pediatric treatment for head lice.
Navarro gears up back-to-school campaign
This back-to-school season, Navarro Discount Pharmacy is lending a hand to students in need as well as enabling parents shopping for school supplies to help out the local school district.
Walgreens unveils value-focused store brand
Pushing ahead with a store-brand makeover, Walgreen Co. has launched a value-oriented private label called Nice! in its drug stores nationwide. Walgreens said Thursday that Nice! will include more than 400 grocery and household products at prices up to 30% less than national brands.
Winn-Dixie offers flu shot discount to rewards members
Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. has started providing flu vaccinations in its pharmacies, and members of its loyalty program can get inoculated at a savings. The southeastern food and drug chain said Wednesday that customers will receive flu shots for the discounted rate of $24.
Rx sector steps up fight against prescription abuse
The pharmacy arena has turned up the heat in the battle against prescription drug abuse through a variety of new initiatives. CVS/pharmacy, for example, on Tuesday unveiled a program that gives customers a convenient way to dispose of unused, unwanted or expired medicines.
CVS Caremark: Adherence sinks in ‘doughnut hole’
The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare Part D has proved to be a sinkhole for medication adherence, CVS Caremark Corp. and other researchers found.
Supervalu Pharmacies begins flu shots
Supervalu Pharmacies has started providing flu vaccines at its 801 pharmacy locations on a walk-in basis. The pharmacy arm of supermarket retailer Supervalu Inc.
Watsons’ Anda plans new distribution center
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Anda Distribution division plans to build a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical distribution facility in Olive Branch, Miss.
ECRM mourns passing of founder Charlie Bowlus
Charlie Bowlus, founder and chief executive officer of ECRM, died unexpectedly yesterday following complications from surgery. He was 64. Charlie Bowlus Bowlus started ECRM (Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Inc.) in 1994 as a new way to bring suppliers and retailers together.
Allegra kicks off video contest on Facebook
Chattem Inc.’s Allegra allergy medicine brand has launched the "Allergy Adventures" contest on Facebook, featuring former Survivor winner and radio personality Danni Boatwright.
Warner Chilcott appoints head of N. America sales
As part of a realignment of its sales organization, Warner Chilcott has named Johannes van Zoonen to head the company’s North American sales unit.
Actresses Stone, Wilde become Revlon ambassadors
Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde, two of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, have signed on as Revlon global brand ambassadors.
GSK Consumer Healthcare names marketing chief
Former Johnson & Johnson executive John Graham has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as chief marketing officer. John Graham Starting in the CMO post this week at GlaxoSmithKline, and based in Parsippany, N.J., Graham now oversees GSK Consumer Healthcare’s North American marketing function.
Walgreens goes on offensive in PBM dispute
Walgreen Co. has launched a letter-writing campaign to benefits consultants that outlines the reasons it likely won’t be part of Express Scripts Inc.’s pharmacy provider network after December 31.
MinuteClinic affiliates with Indiana health system
MinuteClinic has entered a clinical collaboration with Indiana University Health (IU Health), the largest health system in Indiana. The CVS Caremark Corp.