Take Care Clinics affiliates with Indiana health network
Take Care Health Systems has formed a clinical affiliation with Community Health Network in central Indiana. The Walgreen Co.
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Viviscal Extra Strength makes debut
Viviscal has introduced an extra strength version of its hair growth dietary supplement for men and women. The company said Tuesday that Viviscal Extra Strength has 50% more AminoMar, the active ingredient in Viviscal products.
Sanofi launches Auvi-Q epinephrine auto-injector in U.S.
Sanofi has shipped Auvi-Q, a voice-guided epinephrine auto-injector, to U.S. retail pharmacies. The company said Auvi-Q represents the U.S.
SafeHands hand sanitizer joins Navarro’s Vida Mia label
SafeHands Alcohol Free Hand Sanitizer is entering the South Florida retail market with distribution at Navarro Discount Pharmacy. The company said Monday that the product, which provides an alternative to alcohol-based hand sanitizer, joins Navarro’s Vida Mia private brand.
Merck cleared to market OTC Oxytrol for Women
Merck has received Food and Drug Administration approval for Oxytrol for Women, which the company called the first and only over-the-counter treatment for overactive bladder in women. Merck said Friday that Oxytrol for Women (oxybutynin transdermal system, 3.
Contac product lineup gets a face-lift
Contac cold and flu medicine is hitting shelves with a new look for the new year. Contac’s new look is designed to more clearly designate the brand, SKU and symptom relief. Meda Consumer Healthcare enlisted partner Little Big Brands to lead a redesign of the venerable cold medicine brand and give
Request filed to rehear Medi-Cal case
Plaintiffs in federal litigation to halt reimbursement cuts to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program, have filed a request for a review of the case. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, one of the plaintiffs in the case, California Medical Association (CMA) et al. v.
Study: Thrifty White program boosts adherence
Thrifty White Pharmacy’s Medication Synchronization program lifts the medication adherence rate well above the industry average for patients with chronic disease states, according to a Virginia Commonwealth University study.
PCMA study: Drug store networks could save billions
Increased use of preferred pharmacy and limited pharmacy networks could save employers, Medicare and Medicaid $115 billion over the next decade, according to a study commissioned by the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
NCPA weighs in on proposal for hydrocodone combo products
Policymakers should consider alternative strategies as they examine a proposal that would put thousands of common, hydrocodone-containing products under the same restrictions as morphine and opium and make it more difficult for consumers using those drugs legitimately to relieve chronic pain, accord
NABP calls for more collaboration to thwart illicit online drug sales
A report from the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) urges continued collaboration among global stakeholders to squelch public health threats presented by "rogue" Internet drug outlets.
Pharmacy chains to carry One Call Alert medical alarm
One Call Alert has landed retail distribution for its medical alarm system at a number of pharmacy chains.
It’s official: Watson Pharmaceuticals is now Actavis
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has adopted Actavis Inc. as its new global name and has begun trading under a the symbol ACT on the New York Stock Exchange.
ChapStick spotlights ‘musically talented lips’
Next month, ChapStick will collaborate with the recently relaunched social media site Myspace to host a national, streamed live concert featuring Emeli Sandé and other rising stars. The Pfizer Consumer Healthcare lip balm brand said Thursday that the event, to be held Feb.
CVS makes merchandising exec changes
CVS Caremark Corp. has named CVS/pharmacy beauty retail veteran Cheryl Mahoney to a new post and hired Alex Perez-Tenessa to lead beauty and personal care merchandising.
Ther-Rx, Perrigo ship Gynazole-1 cream
Ther-Rx Corp. and Perrigo Co. have released Gynazole-1 vaginal cream to pharmacies for prescribing. A subsidiary of K-V Pharmaceutical Co., Ther-Rx said Thursday that Gynazole-1 (butoconazole nitrate vaginal cream 2%) is now available at national and regional retail pharmacy chains nationwide.