AquaBall Naturally Flavored Water from True Drinks Inc. is now available at Walgreens drug stores across the country. True Drinks said Tuesday that the retail distribution at Walgreens comes as it launches a national initiative to support healthy hydration in summer programs.
Actavis Inc. has been cleared to market lamotrigine orally disintegrating tablets, an anti-epileptic medication. The company said Monday that it plans to launch the product, a generic equivalent to GlaxoSmithKline’s Lamictal ODT, immediately.
Direct Digital LLC has landed retail distribution for its Instaflex Joint Support dietary supplement at Duane Reade. The company said Friday that Instaflex is now being carried at Duane Reade drug stores throughout the metropolitan New York area.
Walgreen Co. has named former AstraZeneca vice president Mark Lelinski as its new corporate vice president for market access.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have expressed concerns about "fair and accurate" Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement after the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published draft, three-month rolling average federal upper limit
Walgreens drug stores nationwide can now receive and print photo orders through the LifePics Network.
Mylan Inc. has released fenofibric acid delayed-release capsules, a medication for treating high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. The company said Monday that its U.S.-based subsidiary Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has launched the product in dosages of 45 mg and 135 mg.
To help educate consumers about Nexium, a prescription treatment option for those with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), AstraZeneca has launched resources ranging from disease information to video and interactive content via the Nexium YouTube channel.
Friends Beverage Group LLC is introducing what it describes as a new beverage category from the south of France, the Friends Fun Wine In A Can Collection. The company said Friday that Friends Fun Wines are low-alcohol Sangria and Moscato wines made from premium French grapes. Each 8.
Actavis Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for new dosages of oxymorphone hydrochloride extended-release tablets, an opioid painkiller.
MinuteClinic has introduced the Weight Loss Program at MinuteClinic, a personalized program designed to help people lose weight and live a healthier lifestyle The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Monday that the program leverages the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) di
Loblaw Cos. is acquiring Shoppers Drug Mart for $12.4 billion (Canadian) in a cash and stock deal. Under the agreement announced Monday, Shoppers Drug Mart will retain its name and brand and operate as a separate division of Loblaws.
Walmart has opened its first Neighborhood Market in New York state, settling in a location that shows the competitive challenge faced by drug chains and other retailers as the discount store giant rolls out smaller formats with pharmacies.
McKesson Canada said it’s restructuring its Ontario distribution network to better serve its customers and and position itself for future growth.
Japan-based convenience store operator Lawson Inc. reportedly is angling to invest in or buy drug stores in the United States and Europe.
Sundial Brands has expanded distribution of its SheaMoisture Baby Care Collection to more than 5,000 CVS/pharmacy drug stores, 1,500 Kroger supermarket and over 700 Stop & Shop/Giant supermarkets nationwide.
