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Creme of Nature adds new gels to hairstyling lineup

Creme of Nature adds new gels to hairstyling lineup

Creme of Nature has introduced a purse-sized version of its top-selling hairstyling gel and a new, long-lasting formula edge tamer. The hair care brand said Monday that the new Creme of Nature with Argan Oil from Morocco Perfect Edges On-the-Go comes in a four-inch, travel-friendly tube.

Walgreens renews URAC specialty Rx accreditation

Walgreens renews URAC specialty Rx accreditation

Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy LLC has renewed its full specialty pharmacy accreditation from URAC. Walgreens said Monday that the designation validates the quality of care it provides to patients with complex conditions through its specialty pharmacy services. URAC is a Washington, D.C.

Funston takes over for Kornhauser as CCA CEO

Funston takes over for Kornhauser as CCA CEO

Richard Kornhauser has stepped down as president and chief executive officer of CCA Industries Inc. CCA Industries said late Thursday that Kornhauser’s resignation was effective Jan. 15. He also has resigned from the board, where he was a director.

Zendaya named as latest CoverGirl

Zendaya named as latest CoverGirl

Actress and singer Zendaya has signed up as a brand ambassador for CoverGirl. The Procter & Gamble cosmetics brand said Zendaya’s first ad is slated to launch live on Feb. 15 during the 58th Annual Grammy Awards airing on CBS.

Industry eyes CMS final rule for Rx reimbursement

Industry eyes CMS final rule for Rx reimbursement

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued the Covered Outpatient Drugs final rule with comment, which the National Association of Chain Drug Stores said includes “significant changes” to Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement for generic drugs based on the average manufacturer price (AM

Dreiling to step down as Dollar General chairman

Dreiling to step down as Dollar General chairman

Rick Dreiling, chairman of Dollar General Corp., is stepping down from the board of directors. The dollar store chain said Thursday that Dreiling is resigning from the board effective Jan. 29. His resignation from the board coincides with his previously announced retirement as senior adviser.

Lilly introduces Humulin R U-500 KwikPen

Lilly introduces Humulin R U-500 KwikPen

Eli Lilly and Co. has gained Food and Drug Administration approval for the Humulin R U-500 KwikPen, a prefilled device containing a highly concentrated formulation of insulin. Humulin R U-500 is used to treat high blood sugar in people with type 1 and type 2 diabetes who need more than 200 units of

London Drugs deploys new photo kiosks chainwide

London Drugs deploys new photo kiosks chainwide

London Drugs has rolled out new photo kiosks at all stores and launched a new Photolab website. The western Canada drug chain said Thursday the new touchscreen photo stations have been installed in the Photolab departments at its 78 stores in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Shoppers Drug Mart brings Joe Fresh Beauty to stores

Shoppers Drug Mart brings Joe Fresh Beauty to stores

Shoppers Drug Mart is building on an already strong beauty care offering with the addition of the Joe Fresh Beauty collection. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that more than 150 Joe Fresh Beauty cosmetics products are now on shelves at 850 Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix nationwide.

NACDS shares Glenn Frey anecdote

NACDS shares Glenn Frey anecdote

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores joined the chorus of tributes for Glenn Frey, the co-founder and singer/songwriter/guitarist for the hit rock band the Eagles, who died on Monday at age 67.

Vicks: Americans won’t let cold/flu slow them down

Vicks: Americans won’t let cold/flu slow them down

A poll from Procter & Gamble cold/flu brand Vicks shows why it’s important for drug stores and other retailers to keep a good supply of over-the-counter medicines at the ready on their shelves. The Puffs & Vicks Cold & Flu Survey revealed that when Americans feel under the weather, they won’t let it