Lip Smacker to sponsor Meghan Trainor tour
Lip balm brand Lip Smacker will sponsor the 2016 “Untouchable Tour” of youth singing sensation Meghan Trainor. The Markwins Beauty Inc.
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NACDS, NCPA back cost parity pilot for TRICARE
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association have called on Congress to support a pilot program for TRICARE that they say would rein in prescription drug costs for the Department of Defense (DoD).
London Drugs launches ‘Skin Checker’ clinics
London Drugs has begun providing personal skin cancer screenings at select locations.
HDA spotlights health care manufacturers, products
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) honored innovative pharmaceutical and consumer products and manufacturers with its annual Distribution Management Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA).
Rite Aid buys HealthSpot telehealth assets
Rite Aid Corp. is purchasing the assets and intellectual property of bankrupt telehealth kiosk provider HealthSpot. A Rite Aid spokeswoman confirmed Tuesday that the company won an auction this week for the HealthSpot assets with a $1.15 million bid.
Walgreens stores to offer free HIV tests
Walgreens and the Greater Than AIDS initiative are working with health departments and local AIDS service organizations (ASOs) to offer free HIV testing and counseling about new prevention strategies.
McLane hires VP of sales for grocery team
Vito Maurici has been named vice president of sales for the convenience, mass market retail, military and travel accounts at McLane Co.
Skittles brand drives Wrigley factory expansion
To help fuel surging sales for its Skittles candy brand, Wrigley has opened a state-of-the-art expansion to its factory in Yorkville, Ill.
Bottled water consumption up, caloric intake down
bottled water. A new study from the Beverage Marketing Corp.
NCPA tells community pharmacist’s story
The National Community Pharmacists Association wants to convey the value of independent pharmacies to their communities.
Lannett cleared to market neomycin sulfate tablets
Lannett Co. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for neomycin sulfate tablets 500 mg, an antibiotic. Lannett said Monday that its product is a therapeutic equivalent to the reference listed drug, neomycin sulfate tablets (500 mg) from Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc.
In name change, HDMA becomes HDA
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) has changed its name to the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA).
Topical BioMedics unveils MyPainAway Sports Cream
Topical BioMedics Inc. has introduced MyPainAway Sports Cream, a topical pain reliever targeted at athletes. The company said Monday that MyPainAway Sports Cream uses 17 active biomedicines to stimulate the body on a cellular level and increase the rate of healing to alleviate pain at its source.
Dr. Reddy’s to acquire ANDAs from Teva, Allergan
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories plans to buy eight Abbreviated New Drug Applications (ANDAs) in the United States from Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and an affiliate of Allergan plc for $350 million in cash. Dr.
Walgreens ends relationship with Theranos
Walgreens is terminating its relationship with Theranos Inc. and closing operations at all 40 Theranos Wellness Centers at its stores in Arizona.
Fred’s Pharmacy ramps up telehealth access
CANTON, Miss. ─ Fred’s Inc. is expanding access to telehealth services at its in-store pharmacies. Technology provider TelehealthONE said it will roll out its telehealth kiosks to more Fred’s Pharmacy locations.