Old Spice unveils Hardest Working Collection
Old Spice has rolled out The Hardest Working Collection, a new men’s personal care line including anti-perspirant/deodorants and body wash. The Procter & Gamble Co.
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Meijer reaches free Rx milestone
Meijer pharmacies have passed the 30 million mark in free prescriptions dispensed. The supercenter retailer said Wednesday that it reached the milestone late last month. Its free prescription program began in October 2006, and 2015 alone saw 6 million free scripts dispensed.
Walmart recognized for innovation in pharmacy
Walmart has had a long history of making health care more accessible and affordable. From the launch of $4 generics in 2006 to the recent introduction of Walmart Care Clinics, which promise to have the same kind of impact on pricing in that sector as the earlier program did in pharmacy, the
Indiana pharmacists: Bill keeps PSE meds OTC
Pharmacists in Indiana are backing state legislation that would uphold over-the-counter access to medicines containing pseudoephedrine (PSE) while reining in illicit use of these products for methamphetamine production.
Valeant appoints interim CEO
Valeant Pharmaceuticals International Inc. has named former chief financial officer Howard Schiller as interim chief executive officer, effective immediately. Valeant said Wednesday that it appointed Schiller to the interim role because chairman and CEO J.
Ex-Joint Chiefs chairman to speak at NACDS Annual Meeting
Gen. Martin Dempsey, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, has been announced as a speaker at the 2016 NACDS Annual Meeting. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said Dempsey is slated to speak during the Business Program on Tuesday, April 19.
Retail groups comment on EPA waste management rules
The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA), Food Marketing Institute, National Association of Chain Drug Stores, National Grocers Association and National Retail Federation have submitted comments on proposals by the Environmental Protection Agency to update waste management regulations that may
CVS’ Judy Sansone is Merchant of Year
Over the course of the past decade, CVS Health has undergone profound changes, transforming itself from a traditional drug store operator into a health care innovation company.
Mylan, Teva release generics of Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo
Mylan N.V. and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. have rolled out norgestimate/ethinyl estradiol tablets, a birth control pill, in the United States. The companies said Tuesday that their products are generic versions of Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo tablets.
Curad chief nursing officer talks flu prevention
Martie Moore, chief nursing officer for Curad, has been on media tour discussing this year’s cold and flu season and preventive measures that people can take to lessen the chance that they get sick.
Care Pharmacies goes live with specialty Rx network
Care Pharmacies Cooperative Inc. has officially launched its proprietary specialty pharmacy network, called Care Connect. The network will serve the cooperative’s member pharmacies as well as independent retail pharmacies.
To start new year, Rite Aid offers extra reward
Rite Aid Corp. is offering members of its wellness+ with Plenti loyalty program an extra reward to start off the new year. The drug chain said that through Jan. 23, customers can earn 1,000 Plenti points on every $30 spent on participating products in stores or online at RiteAid.com.
Allergan, Perrigo launch store-brand Mucinex D
Allergan plc and Perrigo Co. plc have launched combination guaifenesin 600-mg and pseudoephedrine HCl 60-mg extended-release tablets to retail and wholesale customers.
Pharmaca names new CEO
Richard Willis has been hired as president and chief executive officer of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy. Pharmaca said Monday that the 56-year-old Willis, who most recently served as the president and CEO of SpeedCommerce, also joins the board of directors.
Target appoints new chief stores officer
Janna Potts has been promoted to executive vice president and chief stores officer at Target Corp. Target said Monday that Potts, previously senior vice president of human resources focused on stores and distribution, takes over the post effective immediate and replaces Tina Tyler.
Rite Aid team earns Retailer of the Year honors
Rite Aid Corp. is widening the scope of health and wellness retailing.