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Dr. Miracle’s launches Miracle Repair
Dr. Miracle’s has rolled out Miracle Repair, a three-step reconstructive system formulated to instantly rebound hair from damaging color, relaxer and thermal appliances.
Panzer to head pharmacy at Albertsons
Mark Panzer is stepping down as president and chief executive officer of Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy to become senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness at AB Acquisition LLC, the parent company of food and drug chains Albertsons and Safeway.
Care Pharmacies forms specialty Rx partnership
Care Pharmacies Cooperative Inc. has partnered with Aureus Health Services Inc. to launch the Care Pharmacies Specialty Network.
PharmaSmart spotlighted in BP kiosk clinical guide
PharmaSmart was cited in a first-of-its-kind clinical guide on the use and validity of public blood pressure kiosks by the American Society of Hypertension (ASH).
CVS to offer employees incentives to quit smoking
Next month, CVS Health plans to launch an employee smoking cessation program that reflects the findings of new research and continues the company’s efforts to reduce tobacco use.
HHS public policy expert joins NACDS
Deepti Loharikar has joined the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as director of federal and state public policy. NACDS said late Wednesday that Loharikar comes to association from the U.S.
Coca-Cola bottlers slated to get expanded territories
Coca-Cola Co. has signed letters of intent granting expanded territories to two U.S. bottlers. The beverage giant said late Wednesday that it has agreed in principle to grant additional expanded territories to Coca-Cola Bottling Co.
NCPA lays out community pharmacy legislative agenda
Independent community pharmacists gathered this week at the 2015 National Community Pharmacists Association Annual Legislative Conference to advocate for legislative solutions that preserve patients’ ready access to prescription drugs and pharmacy services.
Neighbourhood Pharmacies elects board at annual conference
The Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada, the nation’s chain drug store trade group, announced its board of directors for the coming year at its 2015 annual conference this week.
Terrasil rolls out OTC shingles treatment at Walgreens
Aidance Scientific has introduced its Terrasil Shingles Skincare skin-soothing ointment at Walgreens stores nationwide.
Delhaize, Ahold explore possible merger
NEW YORK – Delhaize Group of Belgium and Netherlands-based supermarket operator Royal Ahold N.V. are in talks about a potential merger. Both companies confirmed Tuesday that they are engaged preliminary discussions to explore the opportunity of combining the two companies.
MinuteClinic tops 25 million patient visits
MinuteClinic has reached a service milestone, surpassing 25 million patient visits since opening the nation’s first retail clinic in 2000.
Rite Aid to rebuild store damaged in Baltimore riots
Rite Aid Corp. is rebuilding its drug store at 300 Martin Luther King Boulevard in Baltimore, which experienced heavy damage during last month’s riots.
Pharmaca flourishes as omnichannel retailer
With solid sales growth in its stores, an expanding e-commerce business and a successful loyalty program, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is well-positioned for continued success as it maintains its plans for steady expansion as an innovative omnichannel retailer in health and beauty.
M&M’S makes ‘M’ laugh to support Red Nose Day
Mars Chocolate North America’s M&M’S brand has kicked off a new campaign called “#MakeMLaugh,” which supports the debut of “Red Nose Day” in the United States. Created in the United Kingdom, Red Nose Day brings people together every two years to do something funny to raise money for charity.