Skinfix expands eczema product line
Skinfix Inc. has broadened its lineup of natural, clinically proven solutions for eczema sufferers with two new extra-strength skin care products for adults and a new eczema treatment for kids.
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MaskIT CEO appears on ‘Modern Living with Kathy Ireland’
MaskIT LLC founder and chief executive officer Shallan Ramsey was featured on the E! television show “Modern Living with Kathy Ireland.” The feminine care company said the segment focused on the socially responsible disposal of feminine hygiene products.
Walgreens turns it up in beauty care
Customers are hungry for beauty care and, with the rollout of its Beauty Differentiation store concept, Walgreens is positioning itself as the place to get it, according to Lauren Brindley, group VP and GMM for beauty and personal care.
IMS Health, Quintiles wrap up merger
IMS Health and Quintiles have combined to form a new global health care information and service provider, QuintilesIMS. The companies on Monday said they have completed their merger, an all-stock merger-of-equals transaction announced in May. The agreement united IMS Health Holdings, Inc.
UnitedHealthcare, Walgreens team on new Part D plan
UnitedHealthcare has introduced a new low-premium Medicare Part D prescription drug plan in collaboration with Walgreens.
Rite Aid gets out the vote for pharmacy staff
In recognition of American Pharmacists Month during October, Rite Aid Corp. has kicked off its 13th annual Vote for Your Favorite Pharmacy Team Member contest. The drug chain said Monday that through Oct.
Publix pharmacies serve up strep, flu tests
Publix Super Markets Inc. is providing strep throat and flu testing and treatment at its pharmacies in Florida. Publix said Monday that it’s offering the services for customers ages 13 and older. Its pharmacists can evaluate patients, perform a diagnostic test and dispense treatment in one visit.
Coty closes merger with P&G specialty beauty
Coty Inc. has finalized its acquisition of the fine fragrances, salon professional, cosmetics, retail hair color, and select hair styling businesses of Procter & Gamble Co.
FDA issues alert on homeopathic teething tablets, gels
The Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning that homeopathic teething tablets and gels may present a health risk to infants and children. The FDA on Friday urged consumers to stop using the products and dispose of any that they have.
Sanofi names Main to lead new consumer health unit
Sanofi has appointed former Bayer executive Alan Main as executive vice president of its newly formed Consumer HealthCare global business unit.
Project to assess TB testing at pharmacies
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has launched a study to examine the impact of expanding access to community testing for latent tuberculosis infections (LTBI).
GSK names McNamara as consumer health chief
Brian McNamara has been promoted to chief executive officer of GlaxoSmithKline plc’s consumer health business. GSK said McNamara assumes the GSK Consumer Healthcare CEO post and joins GSK’s corporate executive team effective immediately.
Rite Aid Foundation inaugurates DreamShip
The Rite Aid Foundation helped launch the DreamShip, a hot air balloon that will embark on a year-long journey to raise awareness of Folds of Honor, a nonprofit group that provides educational scholarships to children of fallen or disabled armed services members.
Pampers introduces its smallest preemie diaper
Pampers has unveiled its smallest premature baby diaper using a design developed with neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurses.
CVS expands no-Rx access to naloxone
CVS Health has extended nonprescription access to the opioid overdose-reversal drug naloxone to five more states.
WBA-Rite Aid pressed to find store buyers
It looks like one divestment possibility for Walgreens Boots Alliance isn’t panning out as it works with the Federal Trade Commission to gain antitrust clearance for its acquisition of Rite Aid.