Three Rite Aid Corp. drug stores in New England have earned Energy Star certification for superior energy performance from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Rite Aid said Monday that each of the Energy Star-certified stores — in Enfield, Conn.; Merrimack, N.H.; and Cranston, R.I.
Galderma has rolled out Tactuo, its prescription topical acne gel, to pharmacies in Canada. Galderma Canada Inc. said Monday that Tactuo, marketed under the name Epiduo in most countries, is the No. 1 prescribed topical acne medication in the United States.
In an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice, Unilever plans to divest the venerable Alberto VO5 hair care brand so it can wrap up its acquisition of Alberto Culver Co. Unilever said Friday that under the agreement, it is slated to sell off the Alberto VO5 from the
Rising gas prices have cast a cloud over recent same-store sales gains by mass retailers, yet the hike in fuel costs — and overall prices due to inflation — stands to have less of an impact on drug store chains, industry analysts say. Getting a lift from this year’s later Easter, retailers
The Ontario Pharmacists’ Association is hailing the Ontario government’s decision to give senior citizens and Ontario Drug Benefit recipients more access to pharmacist consultations. The association said this week that the move will promote safer and more effective use of medications.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has elected Coca-Cola Co. executive Diane Wallace as a member of its board of directors. The foundation said Wednesday that Wallace will serve a one-year term on the NACDS Foundation board.
Mylan Inc. has launched oxycodone and aspirin tablets, a treatment for moderate to severe pain. The company said Thursday that the product, oxycodone and Aspirin Tablets 4.8355 mg/325 mg, were launched by its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Perrigo Co. is slated to change the dosing device for certain pediatric suspension pain relievers from a dropper to a new syringe dosing system designed to help consumers more accurately dispense the proper amount of medication.
Actresses Eva Mendes and Naomi Watts have been named celebrity ambassadors for Pantene, which plans a new advertising campaign featuring the two Hollywood stars The Procter & Gamble Co.
The Coca-Cola Co.’s Sprite Zero brand and Walgreens have stepped up with marketing support for the American Cancer Society’s "Choose You" campaign to help women prevent cancer.
American Greetings Corp. has launched a special promotion with music star Taylor Swift and CoverGirl for Mother’s Day.
Makers of over-the-counter, single-ingredient liquid acetaminophen medicine for children plan to transition these pediatric products to one concentration, according to the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA).
Boosted by a contract with a large pharmacy benefit management client, CVS Caremark Corp. saw healthy sales gains in its 2011 first quarter, with earnings topping analysts’ forecast. The company said Thursday that for the first quarter ended March 31, overall revenue climbed 8.9% to $25.
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced a leadership change in and realignment of its beauty and grooming division and household care unit. P&G said Wednesday that Edward Shirley, vice chairman of beauty and grooming, will retire from the company on Jan. 1, 2012, after 33 years service.
McNeil PPC’s Visine eye care brand has introduced Visine Summer Spectrum Relief, billed as "the first and only eye drop targeted for summertime eye irritation and redness.
Mary Sammons, chairman of Rite Aid Corp., and Tom Ryan, chairman of CVS Caremark Corp., received chain pharmacy’s highest honor last night as the National Association of Chain Drug Stores presented them with the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.
