Kerr Drug is primed for more efficient pharmacy operations after finishing the implementation of the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS). The North Carolina drug chain said the system, from PDX-National Health Information Network Inc.
Rite Aid Corp. has completed debt refinancing transactions initiated earlier this month. The drug chain said Thursday that it has amended its revolving credit facility and refinanced certain terms loans and senior secured notes, extending the maturity of part of its debt and reducing interest costs.
Over-the-counter medicine startup UrgentRx has been boosting its retail presence with the help of Duane Reade. The company said it has worked closely with the New York City drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
Vitacare has unveiled Chia Mint, a line of natural oral care products for people with sensitive teeth. The company said Wednesday that the vitamin-infused products include a whitening toothpaste, a whitening gum and an extra-soft toothbrush.
CVS/pharmacy has relaunched its Gold Emblem food and grocery private label, including new items, a new look and improved taste. The drug chain said Thursday that the updated Gold Emblem line features a package redesign with a more contemporary logo.
Sucampo Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping Rescula, a medication for open-angle glaucoma, to U.S. pharmacies.
A long-running snack debate — whether the cookie or the creme is the best part of Oreos — is being put into the spotlight this week at the Walgreens store in Manhattan’s Times Square. Mondelez International Inc. (formerly Kraft Foods Inc.) said that on Thursday, Feb. 21, its Oreo cookie brand
Troy Healthcare, the maker of Stopain topical analgesic products, has entered into a sponsorship agreement with the Philadelphia Soul of the Arena Football League.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave their take on a proposed Drug Enforcement Administration rule to establish a process for the disposal of controlled substances.
Bartell Drugs plans to open its 59th store this summer in Seattle’s South Lake Union neighborhood.
Fuse Science Inc. has landed retail distribution for its lineup of energy products at Discount Drug Mart. The company said Tuesday that it has shipped its products to Discount Drug Mart’s 71 stores in Ohio.
Pharmavite’s Voots Veggie-Fruit Tarts children’s dietary supplement brand is now being sold at Walgreens stores nationwide.
Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
Walgreen Co. has been named as one of the health care industry’s most innovative companies by Fast Company Magazine. Walgreens said Monday that it was the third time in four years it has earned the recognition, part of the business publication’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" issue.
A week after being promoted by Walgreen Co., Joe Magnacca left the company to become chief executive officer at RadioShack Corp. On February 1, the 50-year-old Magnacca was promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president of Walgreens.
CVS Caremark Corp. has acquired the Brazilian drug chain Drogaria Onofre. Announced by president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo during a February 6 conference call on the company’s strong fourth quarter results, the acquisition marks CVS’ first venture outside of the United States.
