The Federal Trade Commission has filed a complaint in federal district court alleging that AbbVie Inc. and Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Inc. illegally blocked U.S. consumers’ access to generic versions of the testosterone gel AndroGel.
AstraZeneca has rolled out the Bydureon Pen (exenatide extended-release for injectable suspension, 2 mg), a treatment for type 2 diabetes, available to U.S. pharmacies.
Pediatric Innovations has gained retail distribution for its Boogies Be Gone! Breathe Easier Nasal Aspirator for infants at Navarro Discount Pharmacy. Navarro, recently acquired by CVS Health, has 33 drug stores throughout the Miami area.
Endo International plc has shipped what it calls the first and only generic 2% topical testosterone gel. The company said Monday that the product, an authorized generic version of Fortesta Gel, is distributed by Qualitest and promoted by Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Walgreen Co. has named activist investor Barry Rosenstein, founder and managing partner of hedge fund JANA Partners LLC, to its board of directors.
CVS Health has wrapped up its acquisition of Hispanic-owned regional drug chain Navarro Discount Pharmacy. CVS reiterated on Monday that the chain’s 33 stores, located in the Miami area, will keep the Navarro banner.
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is introducing meat and produce in selected stores. The Canadian drug chain, acquired this year by Loblaw Cos., is piloting sales of food including cuts of meat, fruit and vegetables, as well as such prepared food as sushi and salads.
Fruth Pharmacy recently hosted a gathering of 18 regional drug chains and 28 of their vendor partners for the annual convention of the Southern Drug Stores Association. Fruth Pharmacy’s Mark Madore and Lynne Fruth with Zitomer/Thriftway’s Lon Rubackin and Sharon Sternheim.
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is unveiling a new retail banner with the opening its 26th location in the Queen Anne neighborhood of Seattle. The Queen Anne store will feature Pharmaca’s Natural Beauty Bar.
Pointing to its expanding health care commitment in several sectors and its ability to drive innovations that will be needed in the future, CVS Caremark Corp. has changed its corporate name to CVS Health.
Health care and consumer packaged goods retailers and suppliers are on the cusp of unprecedented success, National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson said at the organization’s Total Store Expo.
Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) is introducing meat and produce in selected stores and has opened its fourth enhanced BeautyBoutique. The Canadian drug chain, acquired this year by Loblaw Cos.
Walgreen Co. has begun co-branding Duane Reade stores with the Walgreens name. Going forward, Duane Reade units will be bannered “Duane Reade by Walgreens.” Cobranding at the outlets, which Walgreens acquired for $1.
Fruth Pharmacy recently hosted a gathering of 18 regional drug chains and 28 of their vendor partners for the annual convention of the Southern Drug Stores Association. Fruth Pharmacy’s Mark Madore and Lynne Fruth with Zitomer/Thriftway’s Lon Rubackin and Sharon Sternheim.
Dollar General Corp. has raised the pressure on Family Dollar Stores Inc. directors and shareholders by sweetening its bid for the discount chain and offering to sell or close up to 1,500 stores to satisfy antitrust regulators.
Retailer attendees voted on some 160 products in 11 categories and the 2014 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo Product Showcase winners are in.
