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Winn-Dixie pharmacists help protect seniors from flu

Winn-Dixie pharmacists are participating in a free flu vaccination clinic for seniors in the Jacksonville, Fla., area as part of a health fair hosted by ElderSource (Area Agency on Aging). ElderSource said Wednesday that the event, to be held Oct.

September comp-store sales sink at Walgreens

September comp-store sales sink at Walgreens

Walgreen Co. saw comparable-store sales drop by double digits in September as the drug chain reported sharp declines in prescription count and pharmacy revenue, which took a hit from introductions of lower-priced generic drugs. Walgreens said Wednesday that same-store sales fell 11.

Device aids men with enlarged prostate

A new low-tech medical device called BladderVoid aims to help improve the lives of men dealing with the discomfort associated wtih an enlarged prostate, or BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).

Pantene to premiere Expert Collection

Next month, Pantene plans to debut a new hair care collection designed to combat signs of hair aging and help repair extreme damage. The Procter & Gamble brand said Monday that the new Pantene Expert Collection brings two premium hair care lines: Pantene AgeDefy and Pantene Advanced+ Keratin Repair.

Hallmark to launch Cody Simpson greeting cards

Hallmark Inc. next year plans to roll out a greeting card line featuring teen singing sensation Cody Simpson. The company said Monday that the Cody Simpson greeting card collection, due out in January, will encompass more than 40 cards spotlighting the 15-year-old singer and songwriter.

Rite Aid expands ‘favorite pharmacist’ vote

For American Pharmacists Month in October, Rite Aid Corp. is turning the spotlight on the whole pharmacy team. The drug chain said Monday that it’s again giving customers a chance to win $2,500 in Rite Aid gift cards by nominating a favorite member of their Rite Aid pharmacy team. But Rite

RxAlly set to offer Medicare Part D plan

RxAlly member pharmacies are slated to begin accepting a new federally qualified Medicare Part D prescription drug plan on Jan. 1. Smart Insurance Company of Cleveland said Monday that it developed the prescription drug plan (PDP), called SmartD Rx, with the input of pharmacists.