Exeltis’ Pregnitude lands retail distribution at Walgreens
Exeltis USA’s Pregnitude, a dietary supplement formulated to support reproductive health, has rolled out on shelves at nearly 1,200 Walgreens stores nationwide.
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Vertex’s Orkambi seen as breakthrough in treating cystic fibrosis
The approval of Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Orkambi (lumacaftor/ivacaftor) is being hailed as a big stride forward in the treatment of cystic fibrosis. The Food and Drug Administration announced its approval of the drug just before the holiday weekend.
London Drugs scores with Five Hole for Food
London Drugs is again showing its support for Five Hole for Food (FHFF), a nonprofit group that organizes street hockey games across Canada each summer to raise awareness for food banks and collect food donations.
Jean Coutu Group tallies sales gains in 1Q
Pharmacy and over-the-counter drug sales helped drive revenue gains in the fiscal 2016 first quarter for the Jean Coutu Group’s retail store network. The Canadian drug chain said Tuesday that for the first quarter ended May 30, sales for the franchised store network rose 4.4% to nearly $1.
Benzer Pharmacy adds specialty Rx executive
Michael LaBrecque has joined Benzer Pharmacy as vice president of specialty pharmacy. The drug chain said Monday that LaBrecque will be responsible for the overall project oversight, budget, staffing, planning and project management for specialty pharmacy.
Emdeon to buy Altegra Health
Emdeon Inc. plans to acquire Altegra Health, a provider of health care payment and analytics solutions, in a $910 million cash deal.
U by Kotex launches Security Ultra Thin pads
Kimberly-Clark Corp. has introduced U by Kotex Security Ultra Thin pads, designed to help women feel more confident in their period protection.
Dollar Tree closes Family Dollar acquisition
Dollar Tree Inc. has finalized its deal to acquire rival Family Dollar Stores Inc. Dollar Tree said Monday that under the merger agreement announced and unanimously approved by each company’s board in July 2014, Family Dollar shareholders will receive $59.60 in cash and 0.
Rite Aid hires risk management executive
Risk management professional Paul Zikmund is joining Rite Aid Corp. as group vice president of risk and controls, a newly created position. Rite Aid said Monday that Zikmund will oversee risk management for Rite Aid and its subsidiaries, including RediClinic, Health Dialog and EnvisionRx.
Mondelez unveils ‘thin’ Oreos
Mondelez International Inc. is adding a new twist to the iconic Oreo cookie. The company on Monday announced Oreo Thins, described as a “grown-up” version of the popular snack.
Unilever set to acquire Murad
Unilever has entered an agreement to buy clinical skin care brand Murad.
Cardinal Health wraps up purchase of Harvard Drug
Cardinal Health Inc. has closed its $1.115 billion acquisition of pharmaceutical distributor Harvard Drug Group.
McKeon makes foray into oral care with LunaGuard
McKeon Products Inc., a leading supplier in ear care and hearing protection, has made its entry into the oral care arena with an innovative nighttime mouth guard called the LunaGuard.
CVS to gain more clout by acquiring Target Rx business
Continuing its aggressive growth and diversification, CVS Health has purchased Target Corp.’s pharmacy and clinic businesses for some $1.9 billion. The acquisition propels CVS past Walgreens as the nation’s No. 1 pharmacy operator by market share and store count.
Front end re-energized at CVS
CVS Health has unveiled an enhanced front end with a focus on health, beauty and consumables.
ACA survives Supreme Court challenge
The Affordable Care Act has survived its second Supreme Court challenge, with a divided court agreeing with the Obama administration that government subsidies that make health insurance affordable for millions of poor and middle-class Americans should be available nationwide.