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CVS/pharmacy plans promo for store brands

CVS/pharmacy plans promo for store brands

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.

NACDS, NCPA hail House passage of Rx abuse bill

NACDS, NCPA hail House passage of Rx abuse bill

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).

McKesson Canada bolsters pharmacy banners

McKesson Canada bolsters pharmacy banners

McKesson Canada pharmacies are forging ahead under the leadership of new senior vice president of retail banner management services Richard Brennan. This year Brennan was named to head the company’s growing pharmacy banner business, including Guardian, I.D.A.

FDA regulation of homeopathic medicines called effective

The Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory policy for homeopathic medicines has worked effectively for the last 25 years to protect the public health and provide consumer access to safe homeopathic medicines, according to the American Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (AAHP).

Perrigo nixes Mylan’s takeover bid

The board of directors of Perrigo Co. plc has unanimously rejected Mylan N.V.’s unsolicited bid to buy the company. Perrigo said late Tuesday that Mylan’s $205-per-share offer earlier this month, a deal estimated at about $29 billion, undervalues the company and its growth prospects.

Discount Drug Mart stays on growth path

Discount Drug Mart stays on growth path

Discount Drug Mart marked its third consecutive year of improvement in 2014, as sales climbed 6.5% to some $621 million. The 72-store Ohio drug chain saw front-end dollar volume rise 3.5%, yet the big gain came in pharmacy, where sales jumped 7.2%. Home health care recorded a 4.

ECRM acquires media event company

Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has acquired PressCamp, a media meet manufacturer event business focused on the cycling industry, from Lifeboat Events LLC. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.

AZO introduces Cranberry Gummies

AZO introduces Cranberry Gummies

AZO has added to its line of women’s health products with the rollout of AZO Cranberry Gummies. The i-Health Inc. brand said Monday that AZO Cranberry Gummies are made with Pacran, a super-concentrated cranberry powder that helps flush the urinary tract to maintain cleanliness.

Fred’s closes specialty Rx acquisition

Fred’s closes specialty Rx acquisition

Fred’s Inc. has wrapped up its acquisition of Reeves-Sain Drug Store Inc., including its EntrustRx specialty pharmacy. Under the $66 million deal, announced in late March, Fred’s acquired Reeves-Sain Drug Store’s EntrustRx specialty pharmacy operation, which has facilities in Spring Hill, Tenn.

NACDS point-of-care testing tour gets under way

NACDS point-of-care testing tour gets under way

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Community Pharmacy-Based Point-of-Care Testing certificate program launched this weekend at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Pharmacy in Omaha, Neb.

Coty names Elio Leoni Sceti as new CEO

Coty names Elio Leoni Sceti as new CEO

Consumer goods executive Elio Leoni Sceti is joining Coty Inc. as chief executive officer. Sceti, 49, comes to Coty from European frozen food company Iglo Group, where he served as CEO since May 2013. He takes over from Bart Becht, interim CEO and chairman at Coty. Coty said Monday that Sceti is