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Pharmaca reaps benefits from e-commerce upgrade

Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy’s online business has gotten a boost since moving to a software-as-a-service (SaaS) on-demand e-commerce platform from UnitedU Technologies Inc. The technology solution provider said that Boulder, Colo.-based Pharmaca, in relaunching its pharmaca.

Pharmacies stand tall in customer satisfaction

Pharmacies stand tall in customer satisfaction

When it comes to keeping customers satisfied, pharmacies know how to get the job done. Compared with other industries, the pharmacy sector rates highly in customer satisfaction, said Jim Dougherty, director of the health care practice at J.D. Power and Associates.

CVS launches mobile app for iPhone

CVS/pharmacy has rolled out a mobile application with pharmacy and shopping tools for customers using the iPhone and other Apple mobile devices. The free application, which can be downloadede from Apple’s iTunes Store and the Apple App Store, leverages the tools available on CVS.

Mylan, Watson to ship antihypertensive generics

Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for generic versions of medications for hypertension. Mylan said Friday that its Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. subsidiary obtained clearance for the generic versions of Hyzaar Tablets (50 mg/12.

Obama signing of drug disposal bill hailed by NACDS

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said community pharmacies and their patients scored a victory with President Barack Obama’s signing of the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act. NACDS said Thursday that the bill (S.

CVS Caremark looks ahead to growth

CVS Caremark looks ahead to growth

CVS Caremark Corp. executives told those attending its annual Analyst Day meeting that the company has a bright future, despite warning that earnings and sales growth next year could fall below long-term goals.

Spray from Rocasuba takes aim at bed bugs

As public concern over the bed bug pandemic mounts, retailers have the chance to offer a new solution from Rocasuba: Stop Bugging Me! spray. According to the company, Stop Bugging Me! safely kills and prevents bed bugs. Its formula is safe for people and pets, yet deadly on contact for bed bugs.

New CEO to take over at Caraco

A new chief executive officer is slated to take the reins at Caraco Pharmaceutical Laboratories Ltd. next month. The generic and private-label drug maker and marketer said  that G. P.

Navarro enlists indoor billboard ad firm

Navarro Discount Pharmacy has tapped StoreBoard Media to help expand its retail advertising network. The regional drug chain said Thursday that StoreBoard Media is the nation’s largest in-store billboard network, delivering 1.2 billion gross impressions every month.

Vaseline unveils new packaging, new product

Vaseline Petroleum Jelly has launched new packaging and expanded the line with a new rich moisturizing product. The Unilever brand said Tuesday that the new Vaseline packaging sports a convenient flip cap that makes the container easier to open and use with one hand.

Walgreens OKs $1 billion stock buyback plan

The Walgreen Co. board of directors has authorized a new $1 billion share repurchase program and increased its quarterly dividend. The drug store chain said Wednesday that the new buyback program is slated to expire at the end of 2012.