Parata summit examines pharmacy’s health care role
Parata Systems held its first Innovation Summit, a two-day event where industry leaders and professionals exchanged ideas about the role of pharmacists in today’s changing health care system.
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Flavored Protein Water goes chainwide at Walgreens
PRO-NRG Flavored Protein Water from Sante Pur Solutions LLC is in full distribution at all Walgreens drug stores. The company said Tuesday that Flavored Protein Water can be found in most supplement and energy sections of Walgreens stores.
Halls introduces Extra Strong Menthol throat drops
Halls has expanded its product lineup with Halls Extra Strong Menthol Flavor throat drops. The Mondelez International Inc. cough drop brand said Monday that Halls Extra Strong Menthol Flavor is an "intensely cool" throat drop made with higher menthol levels (15 mg) than its classic flavors (5.8 mg).
PharmaSmart kiosks to integrate with PDX
PharmaSmart International Inc. has entered an agreement with PDX Inc. in which PharmaSmart health screening kiosks will be integrated with the PDX Enterprise Pharmacy System and patient clinical data stored in PDX’s Rx.com Enterprise Pharmacy Record.
Amneal set to release Loestrin 24 Fe generic
Early next year, Amneal Pharmaceuticals LLC plans to launch an AB-rated generic version of Warner Chilcott’s discontinued Loestrin 24 Fe birth control pill.
Aisle7 solution checks drug-supplement interactions
Aisle7 has launched Healthnotes Interactions Checker, a technology solution designed to simplify the task of determining if a dietary supplement positively or negatively interacts with a prescription drug.
Innovation launches new PharmASSIST Dispenser
Innovation has started rolling out its new PharmASSIST Dispenser Model 4 to current customers and the pharmacy industry at large.
Nexafed meth-thwarting decongestant to hit Rite Aid shelves
Acura Pharmaceuticals Inc. has gained retail distribution for Nexafed, a pseudoephedrine nasal decongestant with abuse deterrent technology, at Rite Aid pharmacies. Acura has steadily boosted Nexafed’s retail presence since the product’s introduction in December 2012.
Endo to acquire Paladin Labs
Endo Health Solutions plans to acquire Paladin Labs Inc., a Canada-based specialty pharmaceutical company, in a stock and cash deal valued at about $1.6 billion.
Axe Apollo campaign to send winners into orbit
Next month, AXE plans to bring to a climactic close the marketing campaign for AXE Apollo — the biggest and most successful in the brand’s 30-year history — when it will announce contestants winning a trip into space. The Unilever men’s grooming and personal care brand said this week that after
P&G unveils celebrity partnerships for Metamucil, Prilosec OTC
Procter & Gamble Co. has teamed up with celebrities in marketing efforts for its Metamucil and Prilosec OTC consumer health care brands. P&G said Tuesday that "The Dr.
MusclePharm lands distribution at Walgreens
MusclePharm Corp. has signed a distribution agreement with Walgreen Co. for its FitMiss dietary supplements for women.
Crossmark buys consumer engagement specialist PromoWorks
Crossmark has acquired PromoWorks, a Schaumburg, Ill.-based provider of insights-driven shopper marketing solutions. Terms of the deal, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
Carex acquires ThermiPaq line
Carex Health Brands has purchased the ThermiPaq hot and cold therapy product line from Thermionics Corp. Carex said Monday that ThermiPaq will add to its current roster of hot/cold therapy products, marketed under the Bed Buddy and TheraMed labels.
Perrigo recalls infant acetaminophen liquid
Perrigo Co. has initiated a voluntary, national product recall to the retail level of 18 batches of its store-brand acetaminophen infant suspension liquid 160 mg/5 ml.
Delpani to become Revlon CEO
The board of Revlon Inc. has elected Lorenzo Delpani as president and chief executive officer. The beauty care and cosmetics giant said Thursday that Delpani will assume the post on Nov. 1. He takes the reins from interim CEO David Kennedy, who early this month was named to take over chief executive