Cold-EEZE rolls out daytime/nighttime remedy
ProPhase Labs Inc. has launched Cold-EEZE Cold Remedy Daytime/Nighttime QuickMelt tablets. The company said Monday that the new product marks its first-ever daytime/nighttime cold remedy.
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Bristol-Myers Squibb to buy Amylin for $5.3 billion
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. plans to acquire Amylin Pharmaceuticals Inc. for $31 per share in cash, pursuant to a cash tender offer and second-step merger, for an aggregate purchase price of about $5.3 billion.
Anheuser-Busch InBev to acquire rest of Grupo Modelo
Brewing giant Anheuser-Busch InBev plans to buy the remaining interest in Grupo Modelo S.A.B. de C.V. it doesn’t own in a deal valued at $20.1 billion. The companies said Friday that the transaction, expected to close in the first quarter of 2013, will bring together Corona and Budweiser beer as
American Greetings adds new justWink card collection
American Greetings Corp. has expanded its justWink greeting card line with a new collection of designs.
Retail trade groups criticize health reform decision
The Supreme Court’s ruling to let stand the major elements of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) health reform law drew fire from retail industry organizations.
In Canada, the going gets tougher for drug chains
Community pharmacy sales are still lagging those of other retail sectors in Canada, where provincial reforms are squeezing prescription drug business. According to Statistics Canada, pharmacy sales for the period to the end of February rose just 2.7%, despite an additional day during the month.
APhA: Ruling spells opportunity for pharmacists
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) aims to push ahead with efforts to gain full implementation of "pharmacy-friendly" provisions of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) following the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the major components of the health care reform law.
Perrigo launches generic acne treatment
Perrigo Co. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for clindamycin phosphate and benzoyl peroxide 1.2%/5% topical gel, a treatment for acne. The company said Wednesday that it has begun shipment of the product, the generic equivalent of Stiefel’s Duac Gel.
CVS gives makeover to Beauty Board
CVS/pharmacy has revamped its year-old Beauty Board, a panel of beauty experts who provide interactive content and advice for fans of the CVS Beauty Club Facebook page.
NACDS explains health reform ruling to members
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent a memo to members that gives the upshot of the Supreme Court’s complex ruling on the health care reform law. In the letter to members on Thursday, Don Bell, senior vice president of legal affairs and general counsel for NACDS noted that the
Orabrush makes debut at Walgreens
Orabrush said its patented tongue cleaner and tongue foam are now being carried in about 5,000 Walgreens drug stores across the country. The company said Wednesday that the distribution with Walgreens brings the total number of retail outlets carrying Orabrush products to almost 30,000 worldwide.
DC Brands eyes bigger retail presence for HARD Nutrition
DC Brands International Inc. has enlisted a national sales and brokerage company to help it broaden distribution of its HARD Nutrition functional water systems and supplements to local and national retailers across multiple channels.
Empowered Products gets boost from chain drug distribution
Empowered Products Inc., which offers the PINK and Gun-Oil sexual wellness brands, said sales have escalated since its products shipped to leading chain drug retailers earlier this year.
Nutress hits shelves at Walgreens stores
Nutress Hair Products are now available at select Walgreens drug stores nationwide. Nutress said Tuesday that the five most popular offerings in its product line are on shelves in 400 Walgreens stores.
CVS Caremark names new CIO
Stephen Gold is slated to join CVS Caremark Corp. early next month as the new chief information officer. CVS Caremark said Wednesday that Gold, previously CIO of business communications technology provider Avaya Inc., is scheduled to start in the post on July 9.
Supreme Court: Health care reform law stays
After hearing the first oral arguments in late March, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010, the health care reform law championed by the Obama administration.