Novartis and Amgen announce FDA approval of Aimovig
Basel, SWITZERLAND – Novartis announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Aimovig (erenumab) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
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Medicare rolls out diabetes prevention program
Millions of U.S. seniors can now take part in a Medicare program designed to prevent prediabetes from progressing to type 2 diabetes. Almost half of Americans 65 and older have prediabetes, and many don’t know it.
FDA approves US WorldMeds’ Lucemyra for opioid withdrawal symptoms
US WorldMeds announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Lucemyra (lofexidine) for mitigation of opioid withdrawal symptoms to facilitate abrupt opioid discontinuation in adults.
FDA approves new preventive treatment for migraines
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Aimovig (erenumab-aooe) for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults. The treatment is given by once-monthly self-injections.
Online grocery sales boost Walmart’s Q1 growth
Walmart on Friday reported fiscal first quarter income of $2.1 billion on a 4.4% increase in revenue, to $122.7 billion, thanks largely to a jump in online grocery sales. Walmart’s digital sales increased 33% in the quarter ended April 27.
Kroger joins with Ocado for e-commerce offering
Answering Amazon.com’s encroachment on the retail food business, Kroger Co. has inked a deal with online British supermarket Ocado to accelerate the American grocer’s e-commerce offering. The alliance will mark the U.S.
Hershey releases ‘Shopper’s World’ retail report
The Hershey Co. released its second annual ‘In a Shopper’s World’ retail report ahead of the National Confectioner’s Association’s 2018 Sweets and Snacks Expo.
Hershey committed to growth at 2018 Sweets & Snacks Expo
The Hershey Co. will spotlight its iconic brands Hershey’s, Reese’s, Kit Kat and Ice Breakers as category leaders and retail sales drivers during the National Confectioner’s Association’s 2018 Sweets and Snacks Expo, May 22-24 in Chicago.
M&M’S unveils new White Chocolate Peanut variety
M&M’S is shaking things up once again with an addition to its line-up of iconic, colorful candies. The brand announced a new variety set to hit shelves this fall: White Chocolate Peanut.
Hot Wheels celebrates 50th anniversary
Today, Hot Wheels, said to be the No.1 selling toy in the world with nearly 500 million units sold every year, celebrates its 50th anniversary. Conceived in 1968 by an innovator, a rocket scientist and a car designer, Hot Wheels 1:64th scale die-cast cars were designed to look awesome and perform.
McKesson HVS partners with Discount Drug Mart
McKesson High Volume Solutions (HVS) announced a pharmacy automation agreement with Discount Drug Mart, Inc., an Ohio-based retail drug store chain that operates more than 70 pharmacies in the state.
Depend brand launches more sizes of FIT-FLEX Underwear
For the nearly 65 million Americans experiencing bladder leakage, well-fitting undergarments are essential to living a comfortable life while remaining confidently protected from leaks.
SweeTARTS intros Tangy Strawberry Soft and Chewy Ropes
GLENDALE, Calif. – To celebrate National Strawberry Month in May, SweeTARTS recently announced that its new and highly anticipated Tangy Strawberry Soft & Chewy Ropes are now available in retail stores nationwide.
The 2018 NACDS Annual Meeting
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla., drew retailers and suppliers for four days of discussions about chain drug industry issues.
New AZO product restores and protects vaginal health
Azo announced the expansion of its vaginal health line with the launch of AZO Complete Feminine Balance, a daily probiotic that optimizes vaginal pH and helps maintain feminine health.
Giant Food, Ripken Baseball team up for baseball clinics
Ripken Baseball and Giant Food have partnered for the seventh consecutive year to host a series of free outdoor health & fitness clinics for children and their families throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, D.C.