APhA lands grant for diabetes initiative
The American Pharmacists Association Foundation is being awarded a multiyear grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation to support its work on diabetes care.
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Victory for Rx: CMS withdraws AMP rule provisions
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association have declared victory with the issuance of a final rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that withdraws provisions of the Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement formula under the average manufa
Bristol-Myers commits $100 million to combat diabetes
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has kicked off a five-year, $100 million initiative to help people with with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease.
Shoppers Drug Mart sales up, profit down in 3Q
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. reported increased sales for its fiscal 2010 third quarter but saw net earnings and operating results decline, with provincial reform of drug pricing and reimbursement impacting results.
Align probiotic gets nod from gastroenterologists
Procter & Gamble Co. said its Align supplement is the nation’s No. 1 gastroenterologist-recommended probiotic. The statement stems from the results of a Wolters Kluwer 2010 survey of more than 600 gastroenterologists, of those physicians who recommended a brand of probiotic, P&G said Wednesday.
Many households hold onto expired OTCs, Walgreens finds
Nearly 40% of U.S. households have at least one bottle of expired over-the-counter medication at home, according to a new study from Walgreen Co.
Drugstore.com gives FSA heads-up
With new regulations on the horizon, drugstore.com is reminding its customers with flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to use their remaining funds by the end of the year.
American Greetings launches Yakety Yak line
Everyday objects come to life in a new line of greeting cards from American Greetings. Called Yakety Yaks, the new card line is "inspired by everything from garbage cans and coffee cups to cheeseburgers and cupcakes," according to American Greetings.
Hershey unveils Ice Breakers Frost sugar-free mints
The Hershey Co. has launched Ice Breakers Frost sugar-free mints, which the company bills as delivering "both taste and power for fresher breath." Coated with a combination of xylitol, cooling and flavor crystals, the new Ice Breakers Frost mints come in two flavors: Wintercool and peppermint.
Drug chains team with Citi on flu shot payment card
Several chain drug retailers have partnered with financial services giant Citi on an innovative payment card for employee flu vaccinations.
Chicago-area Walgreens employs geothermal energy
Walgreen Co. said one of its Chicago-area pharmacies is the nation’s first drug store to use geothermal energy for heating and cooling. The company said Monday that the store, in the suburb of Oak Park, Ill., is expected to reduce its energy use by about 46% as a result of the geothermal
Rexall poll: Cold suffers turn to pharmacist first
When people are looking for advice on dealing with colds and flu, they’re most likely to turn to their pharmacist, a survey by Katz Group’s Rexall drug chain and the Air Miles Reward Program finds.
Store-brand blood glucose meters debut at Wegmans
Wegmans Food Markets Inc. has rolled out what the food and drug retailer said is its first store-brand blood glucose monitoring system.
Pharmaca forms integrative health board
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has established the Integrative Health Advisory Board to educate the pubic about integrative medicine.
Pillow Scents sleep aid makes debut
Scentsational Scents Inc. has introduced Pillow Scents, an aromatherapy fabric pillow insert designed to help people fall asleep. The Sag Harbor, N.Y.
Rite Aid adds RelaxZen relaxation shots
RelaxZen NIGHT functional relaxation beverages are now available at about 3,300 Rite Aid drug stores nationwide. RelaxZen Inc. said this weekend that 2.5-ounce RelaxZen NIGHT bottles are being placed at the point-of-sale merchandise display at the checkout counters of the Rite Aid stores.