Nipro Diagnostics Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug Administration for the True Metrix Air Self-Monitoring blood glucose system, which enables people with diabetes to test blood glucose and deliver data wirelessly to a smartphone.
Reckitt Benckiser (RB) has recalled certain lots of liquid bottles of its over-the-counter Mucinex Fast-Max cough/cold medicines because of a labeling discrepancy. RB said the voluntary recall, announced this week, stemmed from a confirmed report by a retailer.
Through its ability to forge solid relationships with shoppers, both those in the pharmacy and those at the front end, the Jean Coutu Group has been able to retain loyal customers as well as attract new clientele, according to president and chief executive officer François Coutu.
Matthew Mannelly is retiring as president and chief executive officer of Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. and will be succeeded by chief financial officer Ron Lombardi. Prestige Brands said late Wednesday that Mannelly is slated to retire on June 1.
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has launched “Implementing Med Sync,” a six-part video training series for community pharmacies that want to set up an appointment-based medication synchronization program in their stores.
Kaz USA Inc.’s new Febreze Tabletop Air Purifier, designed to help combat allergens, is being sold in the allergy aisle at select CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
Publix Super Markets Inc. this month marked a milestone for its pharmacies by surpassing 50 million free prescriptions for customers in the past eight years.
Novo Nordisk Inc. has launched Saxenda, a weight-control drug delivered via an injector pen, in the United States. The company said Wednesday that Saxenda (liraglutide injection) is the first, once-daily glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist for chronic weight management in adults.
National Sales Solutions (NSS) has hired Doug Mackenzie as vice president of international sales. The consumer packaged goods sales and marketing firm said Tuesday that Mackenzie will work with clients looking to expand distribution and grow their business outside of the United States.
The Academy of Independent Pharmacy (AIP) and Aureus Health Services have partnered to provide specialty pharmacy services to independent retail pharmacies.
Community pharmacies are likely to take exception to some of the findings in a new report from the National Center for Policy Analysis (NCPA), titled “New Drug Plan Regulations Protect Pharmacies, Harm Consumers”.
Fruth Pharmacy is pursuing a number of key objectives to evolve its business in both the pharmacy and front end for this year and beyond, according to chairman and president Lynne Fruth.
Hershey Co. has expanded its lineup of chocolate candy with the new Hershey’s Caramels. Made with sea salt, molasses and fresh dairy butter, each piece of Hershey’s Caramels provides a silky, smooth texture and flavor.
Galderma Laboratories L.P. is promoting its new over-the-counter acne treatment, Benzac Acne Solutions, with the company’s first-ever webisode series.
CVS/pharmacy is set to kick off “Fill Your Bag,” a chainwide promotion offering shoppers savings on CVS brand products, as well as select exclusive product lines. CVS said Wednesday that the promotion will run in-store and online from April 26 to May 23.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association applauded the House of Representatives’ passage of the Ensuring Patient Access and Effective Drug Enforcement Act of 2015 (H.R. 471).
