Absorption Pharmaceuticals has entered a distribution agreement with the Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) in which its topical treatment for premature ejaculation, Promescent, will be made available to IPC’s more than 4,500 member pharmacies nationwide.
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has released a new report spotlighting research on the patient health benefits of improved medication adherence. NACDS said Friday that the report, prepared independently by Avalere Health and titled "The Role of Medication Adherence in the U.S.
Forest Laboratories Inc. has released Namenda XR, a once-daily capsule for Alzheimer’s disease, to U.S. pharmacies.
Kellogg Co. has introduced new varieties of cookies, crackers, chips and bars for its Cheez-It, Kashi, Keebler, Town House, Pringles, Special K and Nutri-Grain brands.
Walgreen Co. and the organization Greater Than AIDS have teamed up with health departments and local AIDS groups nationwide to provide free HIV testing in support of National HIV Testing Day on June 27.
Gavis Pharmaceuticals has released a generic version of Teva Pharmaceutical’s Plan B One Step emergency contraceptive. Called My Way (levonorgestrol 1.5 mg), the new product is available without a prescription to women ages 17 and older, Gavis said late Wednesday.
Canadian food and drug retailer Sobeys Inc. plans to acquire Canada Safeway Ltd. for $5.8 billion (Canadian), a move that will boost not just its grocery business but also its pharmacy presence.
The number of U.S. retail health clinics stands to double over the next three years with the influx of newly insured patients under health care reform, according to a report from management consulting firm Accenture.
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Pfizer Inc. has agreed to a $2.15 billion patent infringement settlement with Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd. and Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. for their launches of generic Protonix in the United States.
Shopko plans to incorporate Shopko Pharmacy locations into five new Shopko Hometown stores opening in Wisconsin, Minnesota and Wyoming. The general merchandise retailer said late Tuesday that new Shopko Hometown stores are scheduled to open in Afton, Wyoming; St.
Rite Aid Corp. is offering a range of skin care resources to help customers better protect themselves from the sun.
CVS/pharmacy has added new food and beverage items to its private-brand Gold Emblem line, including the launch of the Gold Emblem Select premium label. The drug chain said Wednesday that the new Gold Emblem Select brand uses premium ingredients, artisanal techniques and distinctive flavors.
Walgreen Co. has agreed to pay $80 million in civil penalties under a settlement with the Drug Enforcement Administration and the Department of Justice regarding the distribution and dispensing of controlled substances in Florida.
PINK sexual wellness products from Empowered Products Inc. are slated to be carried in thousands of Rite Aid drug stores. Empowered Products said Tuesday that Rite Aid has placed initial orders for PINK Silicone feminine lubricant for 4,548 stores and PINK Water feminine lubricant for 3,705 stores.
AstraZeneca plans to buy Pearl Therapeutics in a deal valued at up to $1.15 billion. AstraZeneca said Monday that the the acquisition of Redwood City, Calif.
