We all know the aging of the U.S. population is one of the biggest demographic changes of our era. This is presenting not only challenges to health care providers and governments but also opportunities for new technologies that deliver health services more efficiently, more effectively or faster.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have proved they remain vigilant in communicating with Congress on not increasing Tricare pharmacy co-payments.
Mentholatum parent Rohto Pharmaceutical Co. has launched Rohto Ice All-in-One Cooling Eye Drops to address eight symptoms. The product’s mix of fast-acting ingredients promises fast, cooling relief for red, dry, itchy, irritated, burning, gritty, watery and stinging eyes.
An appeals court ruling has struck down the 2012 settlement of a class-action lawsuit over credit card swipe fees imposed by Visa and MasterCard. The settlement had been opposed by a significant portion of the retail industry.
Moberg Pharma AB has agreed to acquire New Skin, Fiber Choice and PediaCare from Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. for $40 million. The three brands had net sales of $24.4 million in the year ended March 31.
Kellogg Co. on Monday will debut Kellogg’s NYC, its first-ever permanent cafe, in Times Square. The cafe will feature dishes combining Kellogg’s cereals with distinctive ingredients. Kellogg’s NYC is designed to remind patrons of home and drive new curiosity around cereal.
Citing several heroic acts carried out by its employees over the past year, Fruth Pharmacy has created the Red Vest Award. Chosen staff members will receive a red vest and a lapel pin with the vest symbol.
Veteran Home Depot executive Lyne Castonguay has been named chief merchandising officer at Sobeys Inc.
Walgreens customers can now redeem paperless coupons from the retailer and manufacturers for online purchases, as well as in-store purchases. Additionally, offers can now be “clipped” on product detail pages and in search results on Walgreens.com, and through the Walgreens mobile app.
McKesson Corp. Monday kicked off McKesson ideaShare 2016, an interactive forum for independent pharmacists to collaborate and gain ideas for expanding their business, driving profits and delivering better patient outcomes.
Sanofi has agreed to a 22.8 billion euro ($25.1 billion) asset swap with Germany’s Boehringer Ingelheim GmbH that will boost the French drug manufacturer’s business in selling over-the-counter drugs.
Bartell Drugs and Albertsons Cos.’ Safeway will anchor a new retail center here. The chains anticipate their stores will open next summer at Ridge Plaza. Bartell’s store will feature thousands of popular health, beauty and lifestyle products and a drive-through pharmacy.
The Rite Aid Foundation has made a $50,000 donation to the American Red Cross West Virginia Region to help families and communities impacted by the devastating flooding in parts of the state.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) applauded remarks by two congressmen in support of pharmacist provider status legislation. APhA said Reps. Ron Kind (D., Wis.) and Todd Young (R., Ind.
ECRM has been sold by BV Investment Partners to private equity firm Snow Phipps Group. Financial terms of the agreement, announced Thursday, weren’t disclosed. BV Investment Partners had acquired ECRM in July 2013, at which time Greg Farrar joined ECRM as chief executive officer.
Jakemans Inc. has changed its name to Lanes Brands and announced the acquisition of the Smith Bros. cough and throat drops brand. The U.S.
