SDM, Loblaw support medicine take-back campaign
Shoppers Drug Mart has teamed up with the Partnership for a Drug-Free Canada (PDFC) for a National Medicine Take-Back Campaign that will run from July to December.
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NACDS hails House passage of 21st Century Cures
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the 21st Century Cures Act (H.R. 6), which the National Association of Chain Drug Stores said will speed the pace of cures and medical breakthroughs and position pharmacy to play a pivotal role in the delivery of new drug treatments to patients.
ORS debuts Shealicious Hair Conditioning Cocktails
ORS is responding to the “cocktailing” trend in hair care with the launch of ORS Shealicious Hair Conditioning Cocktails.
Novartis set to release Entresto heart failure drug
Novartis has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Entresto (sacubitril/valsartan) tablets, a medication for heart failure with reduced injection fraction. An angiotensin receptor neprilysin inhibitor (ARNI), Entresto reduces the strain on a failing heart.
Small chains show they can compete
Walgreens, CVS/Pharmacy, Rite Aid and Walmart among them — receive a great deal of attention. Similarly, regional chains including Wegmans, H-E-B, Publix and Schnucks are examples of a force in their respective markets.
NCPA applauds lawmakers’ pursuit of MAC pricing transparency
Eleven congressmen have asked the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for information on the enforcement of transparency measures for generic drug payments in Medicare Part D plans for 2016. The National Community Pharmacists Association said Thursday that this week U.S. Reps.
Fred’s enlists A.T. Kearney to spur Rx business
Fred’s Inc. has retained global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney to help the retailer grow its pharmacy business. In reporting June sales on Thursday, the discount store chain noted that its expanded specialty pharmacy operation were a key driver of revenue growth for the month.
Cardinal Health serves up scholarship funds for pharmacy schools
Cardinal Health Inc. is providing more than $1 million in funding to 10 pharmacy schools across the country as part of its efforts to support future pharmacists.
Former Nestle USA CEO, Walgreens CFO to join ConAgra board
Ex-Nestle USA chairman and chief executive officer Bradley Alford and former Walgreens Boots Alliance executive vice president and chief financial officer Timothy McLevish are slated to join the ConAgra Foods Inc. board of directors this month.
P&G to merge 43 beauty brands with Coty
Procter & Gamble Co. has signed a definitive agreement to merge 43 of its beauty care brands with Coty Inc. The companies said Thursday that the $12.
Pessina named CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. announced executive vice chairman Stefano Pessina as its permanent chief executive officer in reporting increased sales and earnings for its fiscal 2015 third quarter. The company said Thursday that its board of directors appointed Pessina as CEO, effective immediately.
Carma Labs names domestic sales VP
Former Kellogg’s and PepsiCo executive Frank Simone has been appointed as vice president of domestic sales at Carma Laboratories Inc., the maker of Carmex lip care products.
Pharmacies are setting for cancer screening tech
Drug stores are showing their potential as sites for cancer screening technology, enhancing their value as a destination for preventive care. This month, medical device maker MedXHealth Corp.
Albertsons files for IPO
BOISE, Idaho – Food and drug retailer Albertsons Cos. is looking to go public. The company on Wednesday said that it has filed a registration statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission for an initial public offering of common stock.
CVS exiting U.S. Chamber of Commerce over smoking
CVS Health is leaving the U.S. Chamber of Commerce because of its stance on global anti-smoking laws, a company spokesman confirmed.
PROFOOT kicks off partnership with pro soccer team
PROFOOT Inc. marked its new partnership with Major League Soccer team New York City FC at a special viewing party with midfielder Tommy McNamara in Manhattan.