Bausch & Lomb promo marks launch of Biotrue
This weekend, Bausch & Lomb is offering free admission to some of the nation’s top visually inspiring attractions to mark the launch of Biotrue, its latest lens care product.
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Roche Diabetes Care plans Infusion Site Awareness Week
At the end of this month, Roche Diabetes Care plans to kick off its inaugural National Infusion Site Awareness Week. Roche, maker of Accu-Chek diabetes management products, said it’s creating the event — which runs Aug. 30 to Sept.
Rite Aid to issue new debt, refinance credit
Rite Aid Corp. plans a $650 million debt offering and a new revolving credit facility to replace its current $1.175 billion revolver. The drug store chain said Monday that it aims to offer $650 million in senior secured notes due in 2020. Plans call for the proceeds of the offering, along
Victory closes acquisition of MiddleBrook
Victory Pharma Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Eli Lilly takes aim at diabetes
Eli Lilly and Co. this weekend is participating in an event hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to help raise awareness among African-Americans about the need to better manage diabetes. The 12th annual Victory Over Diabetes event on Aug.
Pharmacy Chat added to Walgreens.com
Walgreens customers can now chat live online with pharmacists anytime through a new service dubbed Walgreens Pharmacy Chat. Walgreen Co.
Senate OKs extension of enhanced Medicaid funding
The Senate has passed a six-month extension of the increased federal medical assistance percentage (FMAP), which provides the enhanced funding for state Medicaid programs.
Dr. Fresh taps social media to promote Binaca
Dr. Fresh Inc. has found success using social media channels to promote its Binaca breath freshener brand.
Walgreens goes live with new social responsibility site
Walgreen Co. has launched a redesigned social responsibility web site that it said will make it easier for socially-conscious consumers, investors and employees to find information about the company’s commitment to community, diversity, supplier diversity, disability inclusion and the environment.
Redbox to deploy DVD kiosks at CVS stores
Redbox Automated Retail plans to roll out automated redbox DVD rental kiosks at CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide. The Coinstar Inc.
NACDS notes Senate progress on FMAP, drug disposal bill
The Senate has made headway on enhanced federal funding for state Medicaid programs and passed key legislation on safe disposal of unused drugs, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Former Actavis CEO to join Watson
Sigurdur Oli Olafsson, formerly chief executive officer of Actavis Group, is joining Watson Pharmaceuticals as executive vice president of global generics. Watson said Wednesday that Olafsson will start in the position on Sept. 1.
2Q sales surge at drugstore.com
Drugstore.com saw total revenue jump in the 2010 second quarter, fueled by surging over-the-counter and beauty product sales. The online retailer said Wednesday that for the quarter ended July 4, sales climbed more than 27% to $113.1 million from $88.9 million a year earlier.
Tiger Balm offers in-store savings at CVS, Walgreens
Prince of Peace Enterprises Inc., the United States distributor for all Tiger Balm products, has begun offering special in-store promotional discounts at CVS and Walgreens drug stores. The company said late Tuesday that 1.
Shoppers Drug Mart loyalty program turns 10
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. is marking the 10th anniversary of its Shoppers Optimum loyalty program with special savings for customers and a series of promotions and events. The Canadian drug store chain said Wednesday that beginning Aug.
Surescripts service facilitates access to Rx histories
Surescripts has introduced a service designed to make it easier for users of Microsoft HealthVault to access an electronic record of their prescriptions.