V8 branches into energy drinks
Campbell Soup Co.’s V8 beverage brand is entering the energy drink category with the debut of V8 V-Fusion + Energy drinks and V8 Energy Shots.
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P&G files suit over mouthwash packaging
Procter & Gamble Co. is suing a private-label mouthwash maker over its packaging. P&G said Friday that it has filed a lawsuit against Vi-Jon Inc., a private-label manufacturer and distributor of mouthwash, in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Retail Rx groups: Bill penalizes TRICARE patients
The approval of a military budget bill paves the way for the Defense Department to steer TRICARE patients to get prescription drugs via mail order instead of at retail pharmacies, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Wolters Kluwer wraps up Lexi-Comp acquisition
Wolters Kluwer Health has completed its purchase of Lexi-Comp Inc., a global provider of drug information and clinical content for pharmacists, clinicians and hospitals.
Mylan set to rebrand Matrix Labs
Mylan Inc. plans to rebrand its Hyderabad, India-based subsidiary Matrix Laboratories Ltd. as Mylan.
CCA chairman to step down
CCA Industries Inc. co-founder Ira Berman plans to step down as chairman as of the company’s next annual shareholders meeting. The health and beauty aids company said Thursday that Berman and director Jack Polak won’t stand for re-election to the board of directors at the annual meeting.
Banana Boat begins summer giveaway promo
Banana Boat has kicked off "101 Days of Summer," a daily giveaway promotion offering prizes that the sun care brand are "designed to enable more family fun the sun." The Energizer Personal Care brand said Friday that 101 daily prizes will be awarded to consumers on Facebook.
Teva to launch Combivir generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. later this year plans to roll out lamivudine and zidovudine tablets, an HIV medication.
Pampers launches Limited Edition Prints diapers
Pampers said it’s giving babies some summer style with its new Pampers Limited Edition Prints disposable diapers. The Procter & Gamble Co. baby care brand said Thursday that the limited-time diaper, available starting in late May and through the summer, combine utility and aesthetics.
FDA grants qualified health claim to Gerber Good Start
Gerber Good Start milk-based formulas are the first infant formulas that meet Food and Drug Administration criteria for a qualified health claim, according to Gerber Products Co.
CVS’ PBM lands major federal Rx contract
CVS Caremark Corp. has been awarded a three-year contract to provide integrated pharmacy benefit management services for the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Governmentwide Service Benefit Plan, also known as the Federal Employee Program (FEP).
NACDS Foundation announces Rx residency grant recipients
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has announced the first three beneficiaries of the Community Pharmacy Residency Expansion Project. Also known as Community PREP, the $1.
Nice-Pak signs sponsorship for Grime Boss hand wipes
Nice-Pak Products has inked a sponsorship agreement for its new Grime Boss Heavy-Duty Hand Cleaning Wipes with auto racing company Andretti Autosport.
CVS Caremark helps devise ways to spur adherence
Researchers from CVS Caremark Corp., Harvard University, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital have served up recommendations for how to promote medication adherence and improve the delivery of pharmacy care.
Drug chains pick up Rx files from A&P’s Superfresh
Walgreen Co. and CVS/pharmacy are acquiring prescription customer lists from several Superfresh stores being auctioned off by A&P.
Congressman honored by HDMA for Rx leadership
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has recognized Rep. Gene Green (D., Texas) with its Rx Safety and Healthcare Leadership Award.