Calif. pharmacists can dispense prescription contraceptives without Rx
Pharmacists in California can now provide prescription contraceptives to women without a script from their doctor.
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Mondelez teams up with Alibaba Group
Mondelēz International has formed an e-commerce partnership with China-based Alibaba Group, the world’s largest online and mobile commerce company, to extend its reach into the Chinese market.
Wrigley dons red nose for Walgreens challenge
Wrigley has put its best red-nosed face forward and taken up the challenge from Walgreens. The candy maker has responded to Walgreens’ challenge on social media for Red Nose Day, an event that the drug chain inaugurated in the U.S.
Hallmark unveils VIDA bilingual brand
Hallmark is shifting its current Spanish-language greetings line to a new lifestyle brand called Hallmark VIDA.
Banana Boat launches SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen
Banana Boat has rolled out its new SunComfort Lotion Sunscreen to drug, supermarket and mass retailers nationwide.
NACDS, NCPA ask Congress to hold line on TRICARE co-pays
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have urged congressional leaders to decline increases to prescription co-payments in TRICARE, the U.S. armed forces health benefits program.
Rite Aid finishes fiscal 2016 on an up note
Boosted by its acquisition of EnvisionRx, Rite Aid Corp. saw sales rise for its fiscal 2016 fourth quarter and full year, with adjusted earnings per share topping Wall Street estimates for both periods. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 27, sales totaled $8.
FDA approves Inflectra, the second U.S. biosimilar
Just over a year after approving its first biosimilar product, the Food and Drug Administration has approved its second, Celltrion’s Inflectra (biosimilar infliximab). Inflectra is a biosimilar to Janssen Biotech’s Remicade (infliximab), originally licensed in 1998.
Pfizer, Allergan call off $160 billion merger
Pfizer Inc. said Wednesday that its merger agreement with Allergan PLC has been terminated by mutual agreement, a decision driven by the Treasury Department’s announcement of new rules intended to undercut this type of tax inversion deal.
Actress Shay Mitchell to be face of Bioré for 2016
Bioré Skincare has signed up actress Shay Mitchell as its latest brand ambassador. The Kao USA skin care brand said Mitchell will serve as the face of the Bioré brand for 2016 and be featured in upcoming campaigns for the Bioré’s new Baking Soda Cleansers that hit retail store shelves earlier this
MPG hires Downey as executive VP
Consumer packaged goods industry veteran Mike Downey has joined Market Performance Group (MPG) as executive vice president.
CutisPharma, Dr. Reddy’s announce API agreements
CutisPharma has entered into active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) supply and joint development pacts with Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd.
Ahold USA names Iacobucci EVP of merchandising
Ahold USA named Andrew Iacobucci executive vice president of merchandising effective April 11.
SheaMoisture launches #BreakTheWalls campaign
Sundial Brands is launching an advertising and social media campaign that aims to “break down the walls” separating ethnic beauty sections from the rest of the beauty department.
CVS Specialty accredited by URAC
CVS Specialty, the specialty pharmacy arm of CVS Health, has been awarded Specialty Pharmacy accreditation from health care standards accrediting body URAC.
Curad brings hospital-grade first aid to the home
Curad has expanded its first aid lineup with three new products designed to provide effective treatment and relief on the spot for cuts and burns.