Hyland’s launches 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises with Arnica
Hyland’s has expanded its lineup of children’s products with Hyland’s 4 Kids Bumps ’n Bruises with Arnica, a topical ointment stick for kids.
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Competition escalates in retail clinic arena
The retail health clinic market is seeing competition intensify as the leading players expand their reach with new locations. Market leader MinuteClinic, part of CVS Health, got a big boost last month with CVS’ $1.9 billion deal to buy the pharmacy and clinic business of Target Corp.
Marketing veteran joins Hershey as CMO
Hershey Co. has hired Capital One Financial Corp. executive Peter Horst as senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Hershey said Thursday that Horst will start at the company on July 27. At Capital One Financial, Horst most recently was senior vice president of brand marketing.
Berkowitz exits Walgreens Boots Alliance
Jeff Berkowitz, executive vice president at Walgreens Boots Alliance and president of Pharma and Global Market Access, has left the company.
Rite Aid promotes procurement executive
Frank Ho has been promoted to vice president of indirect procurement at Rite Aid Corp.
Dollar Tree names new COO
Michael Witynski has been appointed chief operating officer at Dollar Tree Inc.
Reports: A&P mulling bankruptcy filing
MONTVALE, N.J. – A&P may be on the verge of filing for bankruptcy protection, possibly as early as this week, according to published reports.
J&J fitness app integrates with Walgreens Balance Rewards
NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. – Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies Inc. has teamed up with the Walgreens Balance Rewards for healthy choices loyalty program to encourage and reward healthy behavior.
Study: Kirby Lester technology prevents potential Rx errors
Community pharmacies that used scan-verification and counting technology prevented an average of 2.7 potential prescription errors per week, according to a national study by Kirby Lester.
Topical BioMedics rolls out MyPainAway After-Burn Cream
Topical BioMedics Inc. has expanded its lineup of pain relief and healing cream formulas with MyPainAway After-Burn Cream Powered by Topricin.
NCPA: Balanced approach needed to thwart Part D fraud
The National Community Pharmacists Association has called on Congress, Medicare and industry stakeholders to strike a balance in stamping out fraud in Medicare Part D while preserving patient access to critical medications.
Consumers: Don’t impede access to PSE medicines
A survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has revealed consumer concerns about access to over-the-counter cold/cough and allergy medicines containing pseudoephedrine (PSE).
Head & Shoulders plays longball at MLB All-Star Game
Head & Shoulders is swinging for the fences in a promotion for this year’s Major League Baseball (MLB) All-Star Game.
CVS, Walgreens take part in youth jobs coalition
CVS Health, Walgreens, Walmart and Target are among more than a dozen U.S.-based companies forming the 100,000 Opportunities Initiative, an employer-led coalition that aims to create pathways to jobs for America’s young people.
Aurobindo cleared to market Tambocor generic
Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for flecainide acetate tablets, a medication for irregular heartbeat.
Industry mourns passing of Jack Futterman, former Pathmark CEO
Jack Futterman, former chairman and chief executive officer of Pathmark Stores and a former chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, died Monday at age 82.