Rebranding of Diplomat reflects its broader scope
Diplomat Specialty Pharmacy has rolled out a new brand identity that executives say helps take the company in a new direction.
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New study takes look back at last year’s flu season
The 2012-2013 flu season was the most severe in a decade, according to a new study from Walgreen Co. The report also reveals that many people delayed getting flu shots until November or even later, even though vaccine was available as early as August 2012.
Rexall aims to help prevent the flu
Rexall Pharma Plus is once again making it convenient for Canadians to receive flu shots, offering vaccinations at all of its stores. People can get the shots at any Rexall store at any time, with no appointment needed.
Walgreens offers financial services
Walgreen Co. is introducing a suite of financial services called Balance Financial that are integrated with its Balance Rewards customer loyalty card. The program has been designed to provide low-cost financial services to customers, including those without traditional bank accounts.
Dramatic changes energize Walgreens
Not often does change disrupt the orderly nature of things in chain drug retailing to the degree that the recent personnel shifts at Walgreens have altered both the personnel roster at that drug chain and the priorities of the many constituencies with which the retailer interacts.
Pharmacy well-positioned to meet challenges in volatile climate
Recent events illustrate the high stakes involved in getting health care right.
Chains need to go beyond multichannel, omnichannel
Many retailers today are immersed in building multichannel capabilities. The multichannel wave has led to many good initiatives, making it easier for customers to interact with retailers across distinct channels, including fast-growing mobile channels. For example, A.T.
Dr. Brown’s introduces Healthy Wipes
Dr. Brown’s has launched Healthy Wipes, a natural option for safely cleaning a baby’s mouth, nose and face, as well as pacifiers and bottles. Handi-Craft Co., maker of the Dr. Brown’s baby care brand, said Friday that the line includes Tooth & Gum, Nose & Face and Pacifier & Bottle wipes containing
Cialis label addition approved by FDA
The Food and Drug Administration has cleared a product label addition for Cialis, Eli Lilly & Co.’s drug for erectile dysfunction and symptoms of enlarged prostate.
APhA: Pharmacists having an impact in diabetes epidemic
Pharmacists are making a difference in helping people with diabetes better manage their condition, according to the the American Pharmacists Association Foundation.
FDA moves to reschedule hydrocodone
Citing escalating levels of drug abuse, the Food and Drug Administration aims to reclassify hydrocodone to put tighter restrictions on the opioid pain reliever.
Ontario’s health chief gets flu shot at Shoppers Drug Mart
Ontario’s health minister helped Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. kick off the flu immunization season. Ontario Health Minister Deb Matthews is administered a flu shot from Shoppers Drug Mart pharmacist and associate-owner Hitesh Pandya.
Mallinckrodt adds to senior executive team
Mallinckrodt plc has hired three new executives for its senior management team.
Dasani set to roll out new sparkling beverage
Coca-Cola Co.’s Dasani water brand is expanding its lineup with the new flavored Dasani Sparkling Water Beverage. The beverage giant said Thursday that the lightly carbonated Dasani Sparkling is unsweetened, calorie-free and infused with natural flavors.
Safeway pharmacies to join Catalina Health retail network
Catalina Health, a provider of personalized patient management solutions, plans to add all Safeway supermarket pharmacies to its retail pharmacy network by the end of November.
Nelsons H+Care provides homeopathic option for hemorrhoids
U.K.-based Nelsons has introduced Homeopathic H+Care Hemorrhoid Cream in the United States. The 150-year-old company, part of London-based natural and homeopathic product maker A. Nelsons & Co. Ltd.