Boots UK adds Prelox male sexual enhancer
Pharmacy retailer Boots UK Ltd. has begun offering Prelox, a male sexual enhancement pill, in 600 stores across the United Kingdom. Northumberland, U.K.
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Meijer offers free generic diabetes medication
Adding to its healthy living programs, Meijer Inc. is offering prescription holders free generic medication for diabetes.
Walgreens wraps up Duane Reade acquisition
Walgreen Co. has completed its acquisition of Duane Reade Holdings Inc. and shed some light on its integration of the New York drug store chain.
Bristol-Myers Squibb names Bancroft CFO
The board of directors at Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. has elected Charles Bancroft as chief financial officer. Bancroft, who had been serving as the pharmaceutical giant’s acting CFO since Jan. 1, took over the CFO position on a permanent basis effective April 8, the company said Thursday.
Cardinal funds online tool targeting prescription drug abuse
A free online tool kit developed by The Ohio State University College of Pharmacy with funding from the Cardinal Health Foundation aims to help pharmacists work with citizens, local schools and civic organizations to fight prescription medication abuse.
Shoppers Drug Mart blasts Rx reimbursement plan
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) has voiced opposition to the Ontario government’s plan to halve its pharmacy reimbursement rate for generic prescription drugs.
Wallet card advises consumers on ‘drug switching’
A consumer group in Florida is offering people wallet cards with information on how to deal with so-called "drug switching" when picking up prescriptions.
Dr. Scholl’s ‘challenge’ offers free insoles
Schering-Plough Consumer HealthCare has launched the Dr. Scholl’s For Her Challenge, which offers women free Dr. Scholl’s For Her Insoles so they can feel the difference in comfort.
Ex-P&G chief Lafley joins investment firm
A.G. Lafley, the former chairman, president and chief executive officer of Procter & Gamble Co., has joined private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice as a special partner. The investment company, which has headquarters in London and New York, announced the addition of Lafley Wednesday evening.
CVS research: Rx tools can boost adherence
Research by CVS Caremark Corp. shows that such pharmacy benefit manager tools as automated phone messages, fax alerts to doctors about gaps in care, and strategic co-pay waivers for generic drugs can improve medication adherence and reduce prescription costs.
Tripp joins board at pharmacy kiosk maker Asteres
Former Supervalu Inc. executive and pharmacy veteran Kevin Tripp has been named to the board of directors at Asteres Inc. San Diego-based Asteres, a provider of automated pharmacy and wellness kiosks and the maker of the ScriptCenter prescription pickup kiosk, announced the move this week.
Giant Eagle adds to pharmacy base
Giant Eagle Inc. has purchased pharmacies and prescription files in acquiring five former Penn Traffic Co. stores in Pennsylvania from Tops Markets. Under the agreement announced this week, the food and drug retailer is acquiring BiLo Foods stores in Brookville, DuBois, Johnstown and St. Marys, Pa.
Schick Hydro men’s razor hits store shelves
Energizer Holdings Inc. has rolled out the Schick Hydro men’s razor at mass market retailers and other stores nationwide with the tagline "the best shave for your skin.
Crest, Oral-B 3D White promises whiter smile in one day
Procter & Gamble Co. is billing its new Crest and Oral-B 3D White collection as a turnkey solution for a brighter smile.
March same-store sales up at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. turned in another same-store sales gain in March, with business up in both the pharmacy and front end. The drug store chain said Monday that sales in comparable stores for the month rose 2.3% year over year, up from a 0.4% uptick in February, when the company ended two straight
Health care reform is a reality
When President Obama signed the bill to overhaul the nation’s health system late last month, it set in motion changes that will impact retail pharmacy operators and other health care providers at every level.