TheraMax radio ad campaign hits airwaves
TheraBiogen Inc. has kicked off a radio ad campaign for its TheraMax homeopathic nasal spray brand as part of a comprehensive marketing program.
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Qualitest cleared to market Myzilra tablets
Qualitest Pharmaceuticals has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Myzilra tablets, an oral contraceptive. The company said Monday that the FDA approved Myzilra tablets (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) 0.05 mg/0.03 mg, 0.075 mg/0.04 mg, 0.125 mg/0.
P&G portal unites beauty and fashion
Procter & Gamble Co.’s P&G Beauty & Grooming unit has launched of StyleUnited, which it called "the first truly personalized site" that brings beauty and fashion together to provide "a total style resource." P&G said Tuesday that styleunited.
Take Care to run high-tech health center at Cisco HQ
Take Care Health Systems is slated to operate an employee health and wellness center at the San Jose, Calif., headquarters of Cisco Systems that will also remotely serve workers at the networking technology giant’s campus in North Carolina. Walgreen Co.
Walgreens launches Web Pickup in Indianapolis
Walgreen Co. has introduced Web Pickup at stores throughout metropolitan Indianapolis, its second full market rollout of the service.
Rite Aid serves up online, in-store holiday promos
To continue the momentum from the Black Friday weekend, Rite Aid Corp. has launched a pair of new holiday promotions for shoppers perusing its website and/or its drug stores. The drug chain on Monday unveiled Cyber Week, which offers special deals on common purchases at riteaidonlinestore.
Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council opposes PBM merger
The Pennsylvania Pharmacy Council (PPC) has declared its opposition to the planned merger between pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions.
Perrigo gets FDA OK for Mucinex generic
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for guaifenesin extended-release tablets (600 mg), indicated for chest congestion.
Walgreens executive joins NCQA board
Jeffrey Kang, senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness services and solutions at Walgreen Co., has been named to the board of directors of the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Holiday shopping: Strong start for drug stores
Drug stores were among the beneficiaries of the strong start to this year’s holiday shopping season. According to a National Retail Federation (NRF) survey conducted by BIGresearch, 14% of the more than 3,800 consumers polled — translating to a national sample of over 18.
Pharmaca wins private-label design award
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy was honored with a first-place Design Excellence Award at the 2011 Private Label Manufacturers Association Annual Trade Show in Chicago. Pharmaca’s store-brand hand soaps were recognized for superior package design.
Walgreens unveils same-day pickup for photo items
At more than 3,000 stores nationwide, Walgreen Co. is offering same-day service for many popular photo products, including photo books, calendars, folded cards, holidays cards and other personalized items.
Not Your Mother’s hair care to boost retail presence
Not Your Mother’s hair care products are slated to hit shelves at more than 7,500 new retail outlets early next year. Parent company Demert Brands Inc.
Par promotes execs to president, COO
Thomas Haughey has been named president and Paul Campanelli has been appointed chief operating officer at Par Pharmaceutical Cos.
Pfizer inks deal to buy Excaliard
Pfizer Inc. has agreed to acquire Excaliard Pharmaceuticals Inc., a privately owned biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for the treatment of skin fibrosis, or skin scarring.
NACDS joins in lawsuit against Medi-Cal cuts
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has allied with the California Pharmacists Association (CPhA), California Medical Association (CMA) and California Dental Association (CDA) to file a lawsuit against the California Department of Healthcare Services (DHCS) and the U.S.