7UP serves up Retro with nostalgia packaging
7UP is tapping into its roots as "The Uncola" to launch 7UP Retro, which sports packaging designed by "The Celebrity Apprentice" finalists Marlee Matlin and John Rich.
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Hershey names interim chief as CEO exits to head Del Monte
The Hershey Co. has appointed executive vice president and chief operating officer John P. Bilbrey as interim chief executive officer to replace David West, who is leaving the company to become CEO at Del Monte Foods Co.
NACDS speaks up on safe use of pediatric acetaminophen
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores gave its take on the safe use of pediatric acetaminophen products to the Food and Drug Administration.
New exec director named at APhA Foundation
Mindy Smith has been appointed executive director at the American Pharmacists Association Foundation. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) said Tuesday that Smith joins the foundation from the Arizona Pharmacy Alliance (AzPA), where she was chief executive officer.
CVS/pharmacy helps shoppers at the pump
Starting this weekend, CVS/pharmacy will begin offering shoppers a gasoline gift card for buying a certain amount of essential items. The drug store chain said Wednesday that from May 22 to Aug.
First Xibrom generic introduced by Mylan
Mylan Inc. has released bromfenac ophthalmic solution 0.09%, which alleviates swelling and pain caused by cataract surgery. The company said this week that the twice daily administration product, rolled out by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Charmin Sensitive voted best new bath tissue
Charmin Sensitive has been voted the best new bathroom tissue in 2011 in a consumer product survey by Better Homes and Gardens magazine. Procter & Gamble Co.
Snyder’s-Lance Cracker Creations makes debut
Snyder’s-Lance Inc. has rolled out Lance Cracker Creations, a premium seasoned sandwich cracker with vegetables, cheese or herbs baked in.
Amrix generic versions hit the market
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have launched cyclobenzaprine hydrochloride extended-release capsules, a muscle relaxer, in strengths of 15 mg and 30 mg.
Mars calls on consumers to ‘reunite’ M&M’s
Mars Inc. has launched a promotion that asks consumers to help it "reunite" its M&M’s "spokescandies.
Lilly USA launches TruAssist patient assistance
Lilly USA has introduced TruAssist, a website and call center for health care providers and patients to access information about the pharmaceutical company’s patient assistance programs. The Eli Lilly and Co. unit said Monday that the website (LillyTruAssist.
Pharmaca enlists social media to promote sun care
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is teaming up with Own Bio-Activating Skin Care and GoodGuide in a campaign to raise public awareness of sun protection.
NCPA applauds community pharmacy bill
The National Community Pharmacists Association is endorsing the Community Pharmacy Fairness Act of 2011, which it said would result in a more competitive market for the delivery of pharmacy services. NCPA said Tuesday that the bill (H.R. 1839), introduced by Rep. Anthony Weiner (D., N.Y.
Publix begins shutdown of Little Clinics
Publix Super Markets Inc. is closing all Little Clinic health clinics in its stores. The Southeast supermarket chain said on its website that it’s terminating the leases with the 40 retail clinics in Florida and Georgia that operated in its stores under the name The Little Clinic.
Perrigo gets OK for Zantac 150 generic
Perrigo Co. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for over-the-counter ranitidine 150. The health care products company said Monday that the product, a generic version of Zantac 150, is slated to ship early in its 2012 fiscal year.
CVS to test electronic prior authorizations for Rx
CVS Caremark Corp. plans to pilot real-time electronic prior authorization of prescriptions for its pharmacy benefit management clients to speed access to medications and enhance the patient experience.