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.
Walgreens customers can now chat live online with pharmacists anytime through a new service dubbed Walgreens Pharmacy Chat. Walgreen Co.
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 Inc. has found success using social media channels to promote its Binaca breath freshener brand.
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 Automated Retail plans to roll out automated redbox DVD rental kiosks at CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide. The Coinstar Inc.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 has introduced a service designed to make it easier for users of Microsoft HealthVault to access an electronic record of their prescriptions.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. has promoted Barbara Brungess to vice president of corporate and investor relations. The pharmaceutical and health care distributor said Tuesday that the move is effective immediately. Brungess succeeds Michael Kilpatric, who is retiring on Dec.
Drugstore.com and Medco Health Solutions Inc. have extended their online store partnership through 2018.
Walgreen Co. turned in virtually flat same-store sales for July after seeing a slight rebound in the previous month. The drug store chain said Wednesday that comparable-store sales in July, which exclude the acquired Duane Reade stores, inched up 0.4%, down from a 2% gain in June.
Watson Pharmaceuticals has promoted Robert Stewart to executive vice president of global operations. Watson said Tuesday that Stewart, who joined the company in November 2009 as senior vice president of global operations, will continue to report to Paul Bisaro, president and chief executive officer.
