CVS Caremark Corp. is continuing its pharmaceutical supply relationships with McKesson Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. McKesson said Thursday that it has renewed its current distribution agreement with CVS Caremark. For McKesson’s 2012 fiscal year, CVS Caremark and Rite Aid Corp.
Empowered Products Inc.’s GunOil and PINK sexual wellness brands are slated to be carried at "substantially" more CVS/pharmacy stores.
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has created a global specialty medicines group. The Israel-based drug maker said Wednesday said the newly formed group will leverage the company’s well-established generic drug presence for its specialty pharmaceuticals offering.
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn has extended its lineup with Pop Crunch, a ready-to-eat popcorn snack. The ConAgra Foods brand said Tuesday that Pop Crunch is made with whole gains and is air-popped for half the fat of leading-brand regular potato chips.
The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has awarded $1 million in grants to 21 community health centers to support programs on treatment and management of chronic diseases.
Robert Loeffler, former chief executive officer of H-E-B, has been recognized by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores with its highest honor, the Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained approval from the Food and Drug for expanded use of Amitiza, a medication for constipation.
Hawaiian Tropic next month plans to kick off an online search for a "new face" for the brand.
Uniprix Inc. has entered an online couponing partnership with News Marketing Canada.
In his first remarks as National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman, Thrifty White Pharmacy president and chief executive officer Robert Narveson stressed the need to help shape public policy to improve patient outcomes.
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has released the results of its survey on which over-the-counter products were most recommended by pharmacists to their patients last year.
A total of $230,000 has been awarded to pharmacy schools by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation via its 2013 Pharmacy Partners Scholarship Program.
Stock prices for the nation’s three largest drug chains are on a tear. Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. shares all reached new 52-week highs as of mid-morning trading on Tuesday. Rite Aid shares ranged from $2.44 to $2.52 on Tuesday, with the latter marking the drug chain’s peak
Health Mart is helping member pharmacies draw new customers and maximize customer loyalty via investments in technology solutions and clinical services.
National Sales Solutions LLC has named Rich Siporin as executive vice president of sales for the Northeast region.
Warner Chilcott has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Minastrin 24 FE capsules, an oral contraceptive.
