CDMA annual expo dates are set
Chain Drug Marketing Association Inc. (CDMA) has released the dates for its annual trade expo. The company says its 87th CDMA Annual Trade Expo will take place at the Hilton Atlanta from February 19 to February 22.
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Neu assumes chairmanship of HDMA
The Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA) made two appointments to its board of directors during its third annual board and membership meeting. AmerisourceBergen Drug Corp.
Obama signs organized retail crime legislation
A new law that community pharmacy advocates say will help ensure consumer safety by battling organized retail crime was signed into law earlier this month by President Obama.
Integrity of drug supply chain must be protected
whether brand name or generic — have been able to count on the fact that the drug in the bottle matches what’s
Visitors gain better grasp of Alliance Boots
A small group of American suppliers journeyed to England earlier this month to learn about Alliance Boots, meet with that company’s senior managers, and attempt to gain a clearer understanding of some of the ways the Alliance Boots merger with Walgreens will influence the future of mass retailing in
For drug chains, competition intensifies
The competitive challenges that confront the nation’s drug store operators are becoming more intense.
Drug stores can benefit by meeting needs of active seniors
The U.S. population over age 65 is soaring as the number of births did during the baby boom, and home health care products are not the only growing segment of drug store merchandise for today’s senior citizens.
Progene grows distribution with addition of Rite Aid
The Progene all-natural testosterone supplement is being rolled out to Rite Aid’s more than 4,600 drug stores.
SoloHealth readies digital ad platform for retail pharmacies
SoloHealth said it’s developing the nation’s largest digital advertising platform for retail pharmacy with the rollout of its SoloHealth Station health and wellness kiosks.
PharmaSmart joins Million Hearts effort
PharmaSmart International Inc. is participating in "Team Up, Pressure Down," a new pharmacy-focused program that’s part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Million Hearts initiative.
Honibe honey sweetner, lozenges picked up by London Drugs
Island Abbey Foods Ltd. has entered collaboration deal in which its Honibe Honey Drop and the Honibe Honey Lozenges will be carried in all London Drugs stores and featured in samplings at some of the chain’s locations.
Rx service: Where pharmacies can improve
Despite having high levels of customer satisfaction, retail pharmacies have a number of areas where they can improve service in filling prescriptions, research from Boehringer Ingelheim’s Pharmacy Satisfaction Pulse Survey reveals.
CVS Caremark names specialty pharmacy chief
Alan Lotvin has been appointed as executive vice president of specialty pharmacy at CVS Caremark Corp.
NFL star Jones-Drew to endorse TheraPearl
TheraPearl has inked an endorsement deal with National Football League running back Maurice Jones-Drew of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Limited-edition KAH Tequila to hit Walgreens N.M. stores
Drinks Americas Holdings Ltd. plans to release Los Ultimos Dias, a limited-edition bottle of its KAH Tequila, in Walgreens drug stores in New Mexico.
Perrigo plans to launch store-brand Zegerid OTC
Perrigo Co. has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) to market over-the-counter omeprazole and sodium bicarbonate capsules (20mg/1100mg).