Mylan Inc. has launched divalproex sodium capsules 125 mg, a medication for seizures. The company said Monday that the product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary, is the generic version of Abbott’s Depakote Sprinkle Capsules.
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Incivek, a treatment for chronic hepatitis C patients.
Twizzlers is giving 10 bloggers the "ultimate family road trip experience" with its new Landmark Summer promotion. The Hershey Co. licorice and candy brand said the bloggers, dubbed the Twizzlers Traveling Families, have embarked on a road trip adventure that runs through the week of Aug. 21.
Abbott’s ZonePerfect brand has launched Sweet & Salty nutrition bars in cashew pretzel and trail mix varieties. The company said Friday that the new snack bars "combine the irresistible combination of sweet and salty flavor varieties while providing excellent nutrition.
Shareholders at the Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) annual meeting earlier this month got to see that the Canadian drug chain is in good hands, as David Williams performed capably as interim president and chief executive officer.
David Kelly is slated to join Rite Aid Corp. at the end of this month as group vice president of construction.
The Louisiana State Senate has approved legislation that would expand the authority given to pharmacists to administer vaccinations. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores on Friday applauded the measure, which it said would help prevent 14 million cases of disease and 33,000 deaths annually.
A “new normal” has been established at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores with a higher standard of value for chain and associate members.
Daily testing for cholesterol, blood glucose and A1c levels is now available at more than 1,400 Walgreens stores in 33 states and Washington, D.C. The initiative expands the scope of preventive health care services offered by the retailer’s pharmacists.
The CVS Caremark Corp. annual shareholders meeting that was held here on May 11 was notable primarily because it was Tom Ryan’s final appearance at a CVS Caremark annual shareholders meeting.
Shareholders attending Shoppers Drug Mart’s (SDM’s) annual meeting here earlier this month got to see David Williams perform capably in his new and temporary role of interim president and chief executive officer.
To raise awareness about the consequences of not taking medication as directed, the National Consumers League (NCL) has launched a public education campaign called Script Your Future.
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has launched a free pharmacy mobile application for its customers. Navarro Rx App, which links mobile device users to the retailer’s new mobile website m.navarro.com, is available for cell phones and smartphones.
With congressional Republicans backing away from a contentious plan to overhaul Medicare, cutbacks in the Medicaid program appear to be the new pathway in attempts to control the nation’s surging deficit. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee Chairman David Camp (R., Mich.
Actress Salma Hayek is slated to introduce her own line of beauty care and skin care products exclusively in CVS/pharmacy locations. The line, to be called Nuance, is expected to debut in August. It will include products for hair, skin, body and face. Items in the Nuance line will carry price points
Pharmacists across Ontario are hailing the provincial government’s decision to provide seniors and Ontario Drug Benefit recipients with additional access to pharmacist consultations in an attempt to ensure that medications are being used safely and effectively.
