Boiron’s Chestal cough syrup hits pharmacy shelves
Homeopathic medicine maker Boiron has rolled out Chestal natural cough syrup in U.S. pharmacies nationwide.
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Oragenics ramps up EvoraPlus retail distribution
Oragenics Inc. has expanded retail distribution of its EvoraPlus oral care probiotics in the northwestern United States to Fred Meyer stores. The company said the product is slated to become available at select Fred Meyer locations this month.
Kmart Pharmacy kicks off flu clinics
Kmart Pharmacy has started offering flu shots on a walk-in basis through clinics at more than 900 stores. The discount store chain, part of Sears Holdings Corp., said Monday that its annual flu clinic program runs until Nov. 15. The seasonal flu vaccines cost $25, and those who purchase a flu
Bi-Lo to launch Rx discount card, begins flu shots
Bi-Lo has launched its seasonal flu vaccine program and next month plans to introduce a new prescription discount card. The regional supermarket chain said late last week that its pharmacies are offering discounted flu shots to customers who present their My Bi-Lo BonusCard.
Diabetes AdvantEdge program expanded by Price Chopper
Price Chopper has extended its Diabetes AdvantEdge diabetes management program to include free syringes and pen needles to support insulin-dependent patients and those using other injectable medications.
Costco Pharmacy to host osteoporosis clinic
The Foundation for Education and Musculoskeletal Research (FEMR) has partnered with Costco Pharmacy to host a free osteoporosis clinic at one of the warehouse club retailer’s Chicago-area stores. FEMR said the Costco pharmacy in Niles, Ill.
Prestige Brands to acquire Blacksmith Brands
Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. plans to buy all of the stock of Blacksmith Brands Holdings Inc. for $190 million in cash.
Crest, Oral-B kick off National Gingivitis Month
Procter & Gamble Co.’s Crest and Oral-B oral care brands announced the launch of National Gingivitis Awareness Month, with a press conference in Greeley Square Park, Manhattan, featuring "White Collar" star Tiffani Thiessen.
Walgreens teams up with Dr. Oz, helps California fight pertussis epidemic
Walgreen Co. is partnering with "The Dr. Oz Show" to educate the public about flu prevention and, in a separate effort, is making pertussis vaccinations regularly available at stores in California to help the state stem an epidemic of whooping cough.
Johnson & Johnson consumer group chairman to retire
Colleen Goggins, worldwide chairman of the Johnson & Johnson Consumer Group, plans to retire from the company effective March 1.
CARE Pharmacies names Wysong as CEO
Michael Wysong has been appointed chief executive officer at CARE Pharmacies Inc. The pharmacy franchisor, which announced the move Friday, said that Wysong took the CEO reins earlier this month.
Abbott expands Ensure shakes line
Abbott has introduced two new nutrition shakes, Ensure Muscle Health and Ensure Clinical Strength, which are designed to responding to the growing needs of America’s aging baby boomer population.
Jean Coutu unveils ‘green’ store
The Jean Coutu Group has opened its first green store. The Canadian drug store chain said this week that the new store, located in Beloeil, Quebec, just east of Montreal, has such environmental features as the use of low-emission materials, including paint, and reduced energy consumption.
Mission Skincare launches The M Foundation
Five sports stars gathered here this week for Mission Product Holdings’ launch of The M Foundation, a nonprofit organization to promote healthy athletic performance and recognize charitable achievements of young athletes.
FDA panel: No Rx for DXM cough remedies
Pharmacies and makers of over-the-counter medicines got good news this week when a Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted against requiring prescriptions for cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM).
Adora chocolate supplement hits store shelves
Chocolate maker Thompson Brands has shipped Adora, a calcium and vitamin D supplement in premium, all-natural chocolate.