Rexall appoints chief merchant
Rexall Pharma Plus has confirmed that Mary Kelly has joined the company as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer. Kelly comes to Rexall after four years at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp.
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RxHelp introduces Merck MyChoice card
RxHelp.ca is offering a new discount card called Merck MyChoice to help Canadians save and stay on commonly used Merck branded prescription medications.
Swisse Wellness launches promo via Walgreens
In a promotion through Walgreens, Swisse Wellness is giving consumers a chance to make a donation and win a trip to see "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." The nutritional supplement maker said Monday that through Nov.
CVS, Walgreens to offer American Express reloadable cash services
The nation’s biggest drug chains are among the more than 20,000 stores that will offer the American Express Serve reloadable prepaid card and account, which now includes a free nationwide cash load network and new money management functionality.
Safeway offers shopping discount with flu shot
To encourage customers to get a flu vaccination, Safeway Inc. is offering a 10% off coupon for an entire shopping trip for those who get inoculated.
TABS Group establishes Walmart analytics team
TABS Group Inc. has formed a senior-level team to supporting internal and customer-related initiatives with Walmart.
Walgreens rolls out suite of banking services
Over the coming months, Walgreen Co. is launching a package of financial services anchored by a co-branded cash card that can be linked to its Balance Rewards customer loyalty card. Plans call for a national rollout of Balance Financial before the year’s end, with more services set for 2014.
Disney Villains beauty line debuts at Walgreens
Later this month, Walgreens is slated to host events to mark the launch of the new Disney Villains Beauty Collection. Disney Consumer Products said the drug chain will have beauty makeover events at stores in three major cities — New York on Oct. 18 (1471 Broadway), Chicago on Oct. 22 (151 N.
Diet Coke rolls out Taylor Swift can
The Coca-Cola Co. has introduced a collector’s edition Diet Coke Taylor Swift can design that will be in stores through the fall. The beverage giant said Thursday that the 12-ounce, limited-edition Taylor Swift can six-pack will be in retailer beverage aisles nationwide in October and November.
Pfizer set to release menopause drug
Pfizer Inc. has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Duavee, a medication for menopause and related conditions. The drug maker said Thursday that Duavee tablets (conjugated estrogens/bazedoxifene, 0.
Cetaphil offers limited-edition cream at CVS for Camp Wonder
Galderma Laboratories, the maker of Cetaphil skin cleansers and moisturizers, is again teaming up with Camp Wonder by donating proceeds from a special-edition Moisturizing Cream, offered exclusively at CVS/pharmacy.
Meijer pharmacists expect more flu shot traffic
Pharmacists at supercenter chain Meijer Inc. are forecasting a much busier season for flu vaccinations this year.
CVS/pharmacy, Humana partner on ACA education
CVS/pharmacy has teamed up with Humana Inc. to help educate consumers about health insurance options brought by the new Health Insurance Marketplace. Humana reps will be at more than 500 CVS stores in most of the states where the insurer is offering qualified health plans on the new insurance
Pharmacists tweet their health care stories
In a global "tweet-a-thon," pharmacists took to the social media platform Twitter with thousands of tweets depicting how the profession is taking a bigger role in health care, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Lupin launches generic version of Zymaxid
Lupin Pharmaceuticals Inc. has released gatifloxacin ophthalmic solution 0.5%, an antibiotic for eye infections, in the United States. The company said Thursday that its product is the generic equivalent of Allergan Inc.
Walgreens, GoHealth provide health coverage assistance
Walgreen Co. is working with health insurance portal GoHealth to provide customers an information resource as they weigh new health benefits choices brought by the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its new Health Insurance Marketplace.