Santarus ships Cycloset tablets to pharmacies
Santarus Inc. has announced the U.S. commercial launch of Cycloset tablets for the treatment of type 2 diabetes.
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Softsoap alliance to help kids prevent spread of germs
Colgate-Palmolive Co.’s Softsoap brand has teamed up with the National Association of Child Care Professionals (NACCP) to educate families on how to prevent the spread of germs and illness among children.
Coty plans Lady Gaga fragrance
Coty Inc. has signed up pop music sensation Lady Gaga to develop and market a signature fragrance. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed. Plans call for the yet-to-be named fragrance line to launch in the spring of 2012.
Chain drug retailers offer Medicare Part D counsel
With the start of open enrollment for Medicare Part D prescription drug plans, pharmacy retailers are again positioning themselves as a destination for senior citizens seeking assistance, particularly regarding changes brought by health care reform. Walgreen Co., Rite Aid Corp.
Walgreens/AARP Wellness Tour to reach milestone
This week, the AARP/Walgreens Wellness Tour expects to administer its 2 millionth free health screening. Walgreen Co.
Duracell introduces wireless USB charger
Duracell has expanded its Smart Power Portfolio with the wireless myGrid USB Charger.
Ridovir Cold to hit pharmacy shelves in Canada
Natural cold remedy Ridovir Cold, from Quebec-based Biopharmacopae, is slated to roll out to retail pharmacies in Canada. Biopharmacopae said this week that Ridovir Cold will soon be available at Zellers, Rexall drug stores, Pharma Plus drug marts and other pharmacies in Canada.
AmerisourceBergen promotes Collis to COO
Steven Collis has been appointed president and chief operating officer at AmerisourceBergen Corp. The pharmaceutical and health care products distributor said Friday that its board elected the 49-year-old Collis to the post, effective immediately.
Walgreens, Orbitz partnership eyes travelers’ health
Walgreen Co. and online travel company Orbitz Worldwide have launched a year-long initiative to help keep travelers healthy.
APhA lands grant for diabetes initiative
The American Pharmacists Association Foundation is being awarded a multiyear grant from the Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation to support its work on diabetes care.
Victory for Rx: CMS withdraws AMP rule provisions
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association have declared victory with the issuance of a final rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that withdraws provisions of the Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement formula under the average manufa
Bristol-Myers commits $100 million to combat diabetes
The Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation has kicked off a five-year, $100 million initiative to help people with with type 2 diabetes better manage their disease.
Shoppers Drug Mart sales up, profit down in 3Q
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. reported increased sales for its fiscal 2010 third quarter but saw net earnings and operating results decline, with provincial reform of drug pricing and reimbursement impacting results.
Align probiotic gets nod from gastroenterologists
Procter & Gamble Co. said its Align supplement is the nation’s No. 1 gastroenterologist-recommended probiotic. The statement stems from the results of a Wolters Kluwer 2010 survey of more than 600 gastroenterologists, of those physicians who recommended a brand of probiotic, P&G said Wednesday.
Many households hold onto expired OTCs, Walgreens finds
Nearly 40% of U.S. households have at least one bottle of expired over-the-counter medication at home, according to a new study from Walgreen Co.
Drugstore.com gives FSA heads-up
With new regulations on the horizon, drugstore.com is reminding its customers with flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to use their remaining funds by the end of the year.