Walgreens promotes two in beauty, personal care
Walgreen Co. has made some personnel changes in its beauty care and personal care organization.
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Walgreens, Johns Hopkins partner on disease management
Walgreen Co. and Johns Hopkins Medicine have entered an agreement to spur collaboration on population-based research and jointly review and develop protocols to improve the health outcomes of patients with chronic diseases.
AZO adds PMS relief formula to feminine care line
Amerifit Brands has released AZO PMS, a natural dietary supplement that the company said is the only brand available to address both physiological and emotional symptoms of premenstrual syndrome (PMS).
NACDS gives Senate input on prescription drug misuse
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to a Senate subcommittee to explain how pharmacy chains can help clamp down on prescription drug abuse and diversion.
Newtons Fruit Thins make debut
Kraft Foods Inc. is serving up a reinvented Newtons cookie. The company on Tuesday introduced Newtons Fruit Thins, a thin, crispy cookie made with real fruit that comes in several flavor combinations, with eight grams of whole grains per serving.
Bayer Advanced Aspirin billed as next-gen pain relief
Bayer HealthCare’s Consumer Care division has rolled out Bayer Advanced Aspirin, which brings innovation that has the company touting the product as "the next generation of aspirin for pain relief.
CVS exec: Better communications, better Rx adherence
A personalized consumer communications program aimed at encouraging patients to take their medications as doctors direct is yielding some promising results, according to CVS Caremark Corp.
NCPA backs Medicare diabetes supplies bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association has endorsed legislation that would exempt diabetes testing supplies provided by small community pharmacies from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) competitive bidding program and pricing for Medicare Part B durable medical equipment,
Par to acquire Edict Pharmaceuticals
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. plans to buy Indian generic drug maker Edict Pharmaceuticals in a cash deal valued at up to $37.6 million. Par said Monday that it expects to finalize the agreement, pending customary conditions and approvals, by the end of the year.
Mylan releases generic of Depakote
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.
Vertrex ships Incivek hepatitis C drug
Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Incivek, a treatment for chronic hepatitis C patients.
Twizzlers gets under way with summer giveaway
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 unveils ZonePerfect Sweet & Salty nutrition bars
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.
Shoppers Drug Mart CEO search winds down
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.
Former A&P exec to head construction at Rite Aid
David Kelly is slated to join Rite Aid Corp. at the end of this month as group vice president of construction.
Pharmacists get more latitude to immunize in Louisiana
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.