Maurer named to head Beiersdorf’s global skin care unit
Beiersdorf Inc. has promoted Nicolas Maurer to corporate vice president of the company’s skin care global business unit.
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Kerr Health’s Chater to head state pharmacy board
Rebecca Chater, executive vice president of Kerr Health, has been elected as president of the North Carolina Board of Pharmacy. Chater will serve as president of the board for the 2010-11 term, according to Kerr Health.
McNeil adds Benadryl, Tylenol products to earlier recall
McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling certain lots of Benadryl and Tylenol products as an addition to the list of products included in a recall announced in January.
UCB launches Vimpat oral solution
UCB has rolled out an oral solution formulation of Vimpat C-V, an antiepileptic drug for add-on treatment of partial-onset seizures in people with epilepsy age 17 years and older. The company said Monday that Vimpat (lacosamide) 10 mg/mL solution is now available in U.S.
Burner Balm, Energy-X Lip Balm catch retailers’ attention
Pacific Shore Holdings Inc. said its dietary supplement lip balms are drawing interest and shelf space from major chain retailers.
CDMA partners with e-learning provider
The Chain Drug Marketing Association has teamed up with LearnSomething Inc. on a program to provide an online alternative to off-site or internal training.
Walgreens gets more mobile with Rx text alerts
Walgreen Co. has stepped up access for on-the-go customers with a relaunched mobile Web site and iPhone application plus prescription text alerts and other new capabilities for text messaging and smart phone users.
Bubble Chocolate lands distribution at Duane Reade
Bubble Chocolate, the maker of "aerated" chocolate bars, has rolled out its product to metropolitan New York drug chain Duane Reade.
Bartell continues anniversary celebration with new contest
As part of its 120th anniversary celebration marketing, Bartell Drugs has launched the "Magical History Tour," a contest focusing on fun facts about Washington’s Puget Sound. The drug store chain said Monday that it developed the contest in collaboration with HistoryLink.
Loblaw changes dispensing fees at nofrills pharmacies
Loblaw Cos. has changed the usual and customary dispensing fees for drug products to one common fee at all of its nofrills banner store pharmacies in Ontario.
CVS Caremark to buy back up to $2B in stock
CVS Caremark Corp. has initiated a new share repurchase program for up to $2 billion of its outstanding common stock. The drug store chain and pharmacy benefit manager said Monday that the share repurchase authorization expires at the end of 2011.
LegitScript to Rx sellers: Stick with FDA-approved
Internet pharmacy verifier LegitScript has sent a letter to leading pharmacy retailers and pharmaceutical distributors to stress the importance of only supplying prescription drugs approved by the Food and Drug Administration.
‘Major victory’ for pharmacy in South Carolina
South Carolina has signed into law a budget bill with a provision that fortifies pharmacy reimbursement for Medicaid prescriptions, which the National Association of Chain Drug Stores hailed as a "major victory" for pharmacies and their patients.
Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall to add color-changing products
Del Sol, a maker of apparel and accessories that change color, has signed distribution pacts with Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall.
London Drugs to carry Winning Colours stain remover
Canada’s London Drugs will be the first pharmacy chain to sell the Winning Colours stain remover from Winning Brands Corp.
CVS to launch free health checks in D.C. area
As part of its "To Your Health" community wellness program, CVS/pharmacy plans to begin offering free health screenings in the Washington, D.C., area this weekend.