ESI teaming up with Walgreens
Express Scripts Inc. (ESI) and Walgreen Co. have launched Smart90 Walgreens, a new option for ESI clients seeking 90-day prescriptions for patients with chronic diseases.
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CACDS will work with provincial premiers
Community pharmacy advocates in Canada have thrown their support behind the most recent effort by the country’s provincial governments to manage health care costs while ensuring access to high-quality care.
Primary object of mergers is change
Loblaw Cos.’ pending acquisition of Canada’s Shoppers Drug Mart drug chain is but the latest example of a global chain drug store business that continues to pursue realignment, if not consolidation. At first glance, the Loblaws-Shoppers tie-up makes little sense.
Uncertainty threatens health care reform rollout
The run-up to the launch of the centerpiece of the nation’s health care reform plan isn’t going smoothly.
Retailers should appeal to all the senses
Offering fast-moving consumer goods such as cold beverages, magazines, candy, gum and mints at checkout is the tried-and-true formula for ensuring quick turns on low-margin items with high consumer demand.
Expertise in skin care is one way to build shopper loyalty
Unlike traditional skin care products, which are typically used for moisturizing, medicated skin care products provide relief from such conditions as acne, eczema, rashes and itching, rosacea, warts, and psoriasis.
Mars Chocolate appoints sales VP
Rick LaBerge has joined Mars Chocolate North America as vice president of sales.
PharmaLink unveils platform for pharmacy returns
PharmaLink Inc. has rolled out Encore, its next-generation software platform for handling inventory preparation and processing of pharmacy returns.
Kate Moss to show off Rimmel London’s new lip lacquer
Rimmel London has launched Show Off Lip Lacquer, touted as a breakthrough lacquer formula with pure color pigments that deliver bold, saturated colour and intense mirror-like shine. Show Off Lip Lacquer is making its debut at Walgreens.
New MeadWestvaco Rx package to debut with Mylan, Walmart
MeadWestvaco (MWV) Corp. has introduced Shellpak Renew with Optilock technology, which the company called the smallest, child-resistant adherence medication packaging on the market.
Via multiple formats, Walmart ups ante in pharmacy
Walmart continues to ratchet up the pressure on chain drug pharmacies by rolling out small-format stores.
Medicine Shoppe bolsters brand, store network
More Medicine Shoppe drug stores retained or took on the Medicine Shoppe banner this past fiscal year than in the prior two combined, according to John Fiacco, vice president of the Medicine Shoppe and Medicap division at Cardinal Health Inc.
London Drugs sees return on e-commerce investment
Canadian drug chain London Drugs reports that its investment in e-commerce is paying off.
Goody to launch Athletic Collection headwraps
Goody is slated to roll out a new line of athletic-inspired hair accessories, dubbed the Goody Athletique Collection. The company said Thursday that the lightweight, breathable headwraps feature moisture-wicking fabric to pull sweat away and keep the wearer cool.
LiceGuard launches drug store promotion
LiceGuard has begun a special promotion in leading drug chain for the back-to-school season to boost awareness its flagship RobiComb product, a lice-zapping comb.
Perfecta expands Zim’s with new first aid lines
At the NACDS Total Store Expo in Las Vegas, Perfecta Products Inc. plans to introduce a pair of new first aid product lines: Zim’s Advanced and Zim’s Arnica Max.