Zarbee’s adds extra-strength cough medicines
Zarbee’s has launched a new line of over-the-counter, extra-strength natural cough medicine for adults and children age 12 and older.
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APhA: Check with pharmacist before dieting
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) is recommending that consumers planning to go on a diet consult their pharmacist beforehand.
Rite Aid same-store sales inch up in August
Rite Aid Corp. saw an uptick in comparable-store sales for August, with growth about the same as the previous month. The drug chain said Wednesday that for the five weeks ended Sept. 1, same-store sales grew 0.4% year over year. Comp-store sales had gained 0.5% in July following a 1% decrease
Ironwood, Forest Labs cleared to market IBS drug
Ironwood Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Forest Laboratories Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for Linzess, a medication for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Janssen settles claims over Risperdal marketing
Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. has announced a settlement and consent decree with 36 states and the District of Columbia regarding allegations related to promotional and marketing practices for Risperdal, an atypical antipsychotic medication.
London Drugs opens its 75th store
Western Canadian pharmacy chain London Drugs has opened its 75th brick-and-mortar store. The retailer is hosting grand opening festivities on Friday and Saturday at the new drug store, located on Salt Street in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Kroger serves up no-appointment flu shots
The Kroger Co. is making flu shots available on a walk-in basis at all of its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic locations.
Sam’s Club to hold diabetes screenings
Next month, Sam’s Club pharmacy locations plan to provide free diabetes and vision screenings for members and the public. The Walmart warehouse club chain said Thursday that the diabetes checkups will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Shoppers Drug Mart wins round in private-label generics challenge
The Supreme Court of Canada has cleared the way for Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. to proceed with its challenge of Ontario’s ban on private-label generic drugs. Canada’s largest drug chain said Thursday that the court has granted its application for leave to appeal the Dec.
SoloHealth kiosk reaches milestone
The SoloHealth Station kiosk has surpassed the 2.5 million mark for consumer interactions, as well as posted strong consumer engagement rates, including time spent with the kiosks.
Rite Aid adopts Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database module
Rite Aid Corp. has selected Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database State and Federal module to monitor legislative updates made to prescription medications.
Popcorn, Indiana serves up ready-to-eat microwave popcorn
Popcorn, Indiana has introduced Warm Your Corn, which it said is the first-ever ready-to-eat popcorn that comes in a microwave safe bag.
Greenstone introduces generic Singulair
Greenstone LLC has added montelukast sodium tablets and chewable tablets to its roster of generic pharmaceuticals. The Pfizer Inc. subsidiary said the tablets come in dosage strengths of 10 mg, and the chewables are available in dosage strengths of 4 mg and 5 mg.
Target grows pharmacy business
Pharmacy is a vital business for Target Corp. and one that continues to grow at a healthy rate, says senior vice president of health and beauty Jose Barra. The discount store chain has prescription counters in nearly all of its stores, and for five years in a row J.D. Power and Associates has
Pharmacy customer satisfaction: A closer look
Customer satisfaction with pharmacies is high overall, but the level of satisfaction varies noticeably by channel, according to research from Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Supervalu executive takes on bigger retail role
A leadership realignment at Supervalu Inc. will have ramifications for the food and drug retailer’s pharmacy operation. The struggling supermarket company announced Wednesday that Kevin Holt has taken on an expanded role as president of Supervalu Retail.