Kroger provides free flu shots to uninsured
Kroger Co. has partnered with The Salvation Army and hunger relief group Feeding America to offer free flu shots to people who lack health insurance or have inadequate coverage.
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Kerr Drug rolls out caregiver solution for seniors
Kerr Drug is the first U.S. retailer to deploy 24×7 living assistance and emergency response technology and services from ActiveCare Inc. for senior citizens.
Helen of Troy to buy Kaz
Helen of Troy Ltd. plans to acquire health care and home products maker Kaz Inc. for $260 million. Helen of Troy said Thursday that the cash deal is slated to be completed by Dec. 31, pending the closing of financing for the transaction, regulatory approvals and other conditions.
Trident sugar-free gum adds Vitality flavors
Cadbury is extending its Trident line of sugar-free gum with Trident Vitality, which is designed to bring a more sophisticated blend of flavors.
Target’s ClearRx cited as Design of the Decade
Target Corp.’s ClearRx prescription bottle and packaging has been received the Design of the Decade award from the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA).
EcoTools expands Silverstone beauty collection
Bath and beauty supplier EcoTools this spring plans to roll out new items, along with a new look and revised sets, for its popular Alicia Silverstone collection. The eco-friendly brand, part of Paris Presents Inc.
CoverGirl signs Taylor Swift for new cosmetics line
Grammy-winning singer Taylor Swift has signed up with CoverGirl to represent a new-generation luxury makeup line called NatureLuxe.
Children’s Advil promotion touts fever relief
Pfizer Inc. has teamed up with actress and model Angie Harmon in a promotion for its Children’s Advil ibuprofen pain reliever and fever reducer.
A&P’s Pathmark now takes Medicare Part B
Regional food and drug retailer Pathmark has begun accepting Medicare Part B coverage at select stores. The A&P-owned supermarket chain is accepting Part B at 53 of its 117 pharmacy locations.
McKesson names new U.S. Rx distribution chief
Brian Tyler has been appointed president of McKesson U.S. Pharmaceutical to replace John Figueroa, who is leaving the company to become chief executive officer of Omnicare Inc. McKesson Corp.
Graymark closes ApothecaryRx sale to Walgreens
Graymark Healthcare Inc. has completed its agreement to sell its ApothecaryRx retail pharmacy business to Walgreen Co. Announced in September, the deal with Walgreens involves substantially all of the assets of ApothecaryRx for $25.5 million, plus approximately $3.8 million for inventory.
NACDS to CMS: Rx should be accountable care partner
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) should consider the role that pharmacy plays in delivering patient-centered care and lowering health care costs as it devises rules for accountable care organizations (ACOs), according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Rogue online pharmacies get more sophisticated
Illegitimate Internet pharmacies and marketing affiliate networks are becoming more elaborate in how they target consumers, presenting a rising threat to public health and safety, a study by anti-counterfeiting and brand protection firm OpSec Security Inc. found.
Pharmacy technicians gain ‘official’ status in Ontario
Ontario has become the first province in Canada to register pharmacy technicians as a health profession.
GE executive takes the helm at NBTY
NBTY Inc. has named Jeffrey Nagel as chief executive officer, succeeding Scott Rudolph, who will remain chairman. The nutritional supplement manufacturer, marketer and distributor said Nagel assumed his new duties on Monday and will be based in Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
P&G’s Gillette scores with NHL star Ovechkin
Procter & Gamble Co. has unveiled a multiyear partnership with National Hockey League star Alex Ovechkin to serve as a Gillette brand ambassador.