Clairol Natural Instincts recall expanded by P&G
Procter & Gamble Co. has added two more hair coloring shades to its recall of Clairol Natural Instincts products in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
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Dr. Reddy’s launches Allegra OTC generic
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has started shipping over-the-counter fexofenadine HCl allergy relief tablets. The pharmaceutical company said the Food and Drug Administration approved its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for fexofenadine HCl tablets last week. Plans call for Dr.
Walmart Canada donates $1M to pharmacy college
The University of Toronto’s Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy has received a $1 million donation from Walmart Canada to create the Walmart Canada International Pharmacy Education Centre.
Kroger, Albertson’s join diabetes prevention alliance
Kroger Co. and Albertson’s LLC have joined the Diabetes Prevention and Control Alliance, which will give their shoppers expanded access to community-based programs that can help them detect and better manage the disease.
Former Duane Reade exec joins Chain Drug Consortium
Lee Colarco has been named vice president of general merchandise and consumables at the Chain Drug Consortium.
Rite Aid names Montini exec VP of merchandising
Rite Aid Corp. has promoted Tony Montini executive vice president of merchandising. In addition, Rite Aid said Monday that it has appointed Bryan Shirtliff to the new position of senior vice president of merchandising. Montini most recently served as senior vice president of category management.
Takeda’s EDARBI ships to U.S. pharmacies
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America Inc. has begun rolling out its hypertension medication EDARBI (azilsartan medoxomil) to U.S. pharmacies. Takeda said the angiotensin II receptor blocker has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of high blood pressure in adults.
London Drugs offers fashionable compact for condoms
London Drugs is carrying a fashion-centric compact from Just In Case Inc. that the companies said bridges beauty and sexual heath. The Canadian drug store chain and supplier said Thursday that the unique compact looks like a mirrored makeup compact and has a hidden compartment to hold condoms.
NACDS, NCPA speak out on Rx diversion
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association have submitted comments to Congress to spotlight pharmacy’s commitment to team with law enforcement agencies and others to help prevent and combat prescription drug diversion and misuse.
Reckitt Benckiser appoints new CEO
Bart Becht is retiring as chief executive officer of Reckitt Benckiser Group, and Rakesh Kapoor had been named to succeed him.
Ortho-McNeil recalls some lots of Topamax
Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. is voluntarily recalling two lots of Topamax 100mg tablets.
Watson names N.J. facility as new HQ
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has formally designated its Parsippany, N.J., facility as its new corporate headquarters. The global pharmaceutical company said late Wednesday that previously its corporate headquarters was in Corona, Calif.
CVS Caremark reports low drug trend for PBM clients
At CVS Caremark Corp., the average drug trend for pharmacy benefit management (PBM) clients last year was 2.4%, the lowest in six years, according to company research.
Perrigo, Teva cleared to market OTC Allegra generic
Perrigo announced that its partner Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has received final approval to sell and distribute fexofenadine HCl allergy relief tablets over the counter.
H.D. Smith enlists pharmacy automation solution
Pharmaceutical distributor H.D. Smith is slated to deploy pharmacy automation technology from Talyst Inc. for its acute and extended care customers. Bellevue, Wash.-based Talyst said Wednesday that its solution will help H. D.
PR push upcoming for Cold-EEZE
Cold remedy brand Cold-EEZE has signed on 5W Public Relations as its public relations agency. 5W Public Relations said Wednesday that it plans to launch a comprehensive, integrated public-relations program to promote Cold-EEZE in the consumer marketplace.