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Franchise model for independents launched by Benzer

Benzer Pharmacy recently announced that it is introducing a franchise model that it says will revolutionize independent pharmacies. The retail pharmacy chain is inviting independents to unite under the Benzer brand.

Walmart appoints VP, health transformation

Marcus Osborne has been named vice president of health and wellness transformation at Walmart. Osborne, who had served as vice president of health and wellness payer relations, will report to George Riedl, the company’s senior vice president of health and wellness.

Questions abound as NACDS Annual Meeting nears

Questions abound as NACDS Annual Meeting nears

The Annual Meeting of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is once again upon us, though the calendar year hasn’t yet budged beyond April. The significance of this annual meeting has nothing to do with the calendar, however.

Harvesting the Fruits of Innovation Done Right

Harvesting the Fruits of Innovation Done Right

Making the Right Bet Increases Odds of Winning New Product Success Is Elusive Launching new products is never a onestep process. CPG marketers begin with several, even dozens, of ideas that are vetted and tested with target consumers.

Cardinal, APhA honor pharmacy schools for efforts against Rx abuse

Cardinal, APhA honor pharmacy schools for efforts against Rx abuse

Student pharmacists from across the country and a clinical professor of pharmacy were honored by the Cardinal Health Foundation, Ohio State University College of Pharmacy and American Pharmacists Association (APhA) for their efforts in preventing prescription medication abuse and misuse.

Kellogg promoted to CEO at Omron

Kellogg promoted to CEO at Omron

Omron Healthcare Inc. has named Ranndy Kellogg as president and chief executive officer. Kellogg, who previously was chief operating officer and took the reins at the new post on Thursday, succeeds former managing executive officer, president and CEO Seiji Takeda.

Edgewell Personal Care unveils six Amazon Dash Buttons

Edgewell Personal Care unveils six Amazon Dash Buttons

Edgewell Personal Care has made products for six of its brands available via Amazon Dash Buttons. Edgewell said Thursday that Amazon Prime members can now order Schick Hydro, Schick Hydro Silk, Playtex Sport, Carefree, Stayfree and Litter Genie products by pressing the brands’ Amazon Dash Buttons.

Jean Coutu launches Rx image transmission service

Jean Coutu launches Rx image transmission service

Jean Coutu Group has introduced an image transmission service for new prescriptions that’s designed to make it easier for patients to fill medications. The Canadian drug chain said Wednesday that the new service is accessed via the Jean Coutu mobile application.

Mylan releases generic version of Ultram

Mylan releases generic version of Ultram

Mylan N.V. has rolled out tramadol hydrochloride extended-release tablets, a chronic pain medication, in the United States. The drug maker said its product comes in dosages of 100 mg, 200 mg and 300 mg and is a generic version of Ultram ER tablets from Valeant Pharmaceuticals International.

Campbell to phase out BPA from packaging

Campbell to phase out BPA from packaging

Campbell Soup Co. plans to complete a transition to cans that do not use bisphenol A (BPA) linings by the middle of 2017.The food company said late Monday that it began using cans with linings made from acrylic or polyester materials earlier this month and will continue to introduce the new linings

Stiller slated to leave Walgreens

Stiller slated to leave Walgreens

Beth Stiller, group vice president of global brands and sourcing at Walgreens, is leaving the company to join Massage Envy as chief commercial officer. Stiller will be responsible for leading services, retail, innovation and operations teams at Massage Envy, a Scottsdale, Ariz.