Pharmasave plans new Ontario locations
Pharmasave Ontario Ltd. is fueling its steady expansion with new store openings early this year. Part of the Pharmasave Drugs National Ltd.
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Nature Made Adult Gummies earn USP seal
Nature Made Adult Gummies Vitamin D, Vitamin C, Energy B12 and Fish Oil have received the United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified Mark.
Iroko ships Vivlodex osteoarthritis drug
Iroko Pharmaceuticals LLC this week made Vivlodex, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for osteoarthritis pain, available by prescription at pharmacies across the United States.
NACDS aims to boost pharmacy immunizations
A request-for-proposals (RFP) by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores will offer up to two awards of $300,000 each for demonstration projects that increase pharmacy-based immunizations by spurring collaboration across health care providers.
Hello rolls out Naturally Friendly Toothpaste to stores
Hello Products is launching its Hello Naturally Friendly toothpastes at pharmacy chains and other retailers nationwide.
Rite Aid offers talking Rx devices to visually impaired
Rite Aid pharmacies have begun providing talking prescription devices to help customers with visual impairments. The drug chain said Thursday that the devices, available at all of its approximately 4,600 stors, will be offered free upon request to customers who are blind or visually impaired.
CVS’ tobacco decision making an impact, smoker poll shows
A survey of cigarette smokers shows that CVS Health’s removal of tobacco products from its stores is working as planned. Electronic cigarette maker V2 said Thursday that last week it polled 300 cigarette smokers nationwide, all of whom had previously purchased cigarettes from a CVS store.
Walmart earnings decline for 4Q, full year
Walmart reported decreased net earnings for its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year, with adjusted earnings per share above Wall Street’s consensus forecast. The retail giant said Thursday that for the fourth quarter ended Jan. 31., net income fell 7.9% to $4.57 billion, or $1.
McKesson AccessHealth eyes improved Rx reimbursements
McKesson AccessHealth has expanded its suite of reimbursement and performance enhancement solutions for community pharmacies.
SinfulColors to debut Kylie Jenner nail colors
Next month, SinfulColors plans to begin rolling out limited-edition Kylie Jenner nail color collections to retail stores. The company said the products will be on shelves from March 1 to Aug.
Regional drug chains look to build on strengths
Stakeholders in chain pharmacy understandably direct a lot of attention to the giants of the industry, such companies as CVS Health, Walgreens Boots Alliance, McKesson and Kroger.
CVS makes ‘Most Innovative Companies’ list
CVS Health has made the 2016 Fast Company “50 Most Innovative Companies” list, coming in at No. 3. The business publication said CVS was among a number of first-timers on the annual list, including pharmaceutical manufacturer Bristol-Myers Squibb, which was No. 17.
GMDC names new chairman, board members
Steve Davis, director of center store, general merchandise, health/beauty care and grocery nonfoods at Weis Markets Inc., has been appointed chairman of the Global Market Development Center (GMDC).
Diplomat promotes Urick to senior VP
Paul Urick has been promoted to senior vice president of industry relations for pharmaceutical account management and payer strategies at Diplomat Pharmacy Inc.
Upsher-Smith, NASPA honor pharmacists
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations (NASPA) have recognized 43 pharmacists from across the country with a 2015 NASPA Excellence in Innovation Award.