SoloHealth kiosk reaches milestone
The SoloHealth Station kiosk has surpassed the 2.5 million mark for consumer interactions, as well as posted strong consumer engagement rates, including time spent with the kiosks.
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Rite Aid adopts Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database module
Rite Aid Corp. has selected Elsevier’s Gold Standard Drug Database State and Federal module to monitor legislative updates made to prescription medications.
Popcorn, Indiana serves up ready-to-eat microwave popcorn
Popcorn, Indiana has introduced Warm Your Corn, which it said is the first-ever ready-to-eat popcorn that comes in a microwave safe bag.
Greenstone introduces generic Singulair
Greenstone LLC has added montelukast sodium tablets and chewable tablets to its roster of generic pharmaceuticals. The Pfizer Inc. subsidiary said the tablets come in dosage strengths of 10 mg, and the chewables are available in dosage strengths of 4 mg and 5 mg.
Puffs, Dress for Success team on Facebook campaign
Procter & Gamble’s Puffs facial tissue brand has partnered with the Dress for Success organization to provide beauty makeovers for women across the country.
Perrigo, Tris Pharma unveil store-brand Delsym
Perrigo Co. and Tris Pharma Inc. have launched of a store-brand version of the over-the-counter cough medicine Delsym.
Pleio GoodStart improves Rx adherency, pharmacy loyalty
Pleio Health Support Systems Inc. said new data shows that the Pleio GoodStart patient-support program boosts medication adherence and pharmacy loyalty.
Watson cleared to market lidocaine patch
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its lidocaine topical patch 5%. The company said Thursday that the product is the generic equivalent of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Lidoderm.
Kardashian beauty collection to hit store shelves
Boldface Group Inc. plans to roll out a limited-edition holiday collection from its Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian brand at retail stores in late fall.
Kirby Lester partners with Tri State Distribution
Kirby Lester LLC’s KL60 compact robotic dispenser has been selected as the exclusive pharmacy automation solution for Tri State Distribution’s TriMaxx three-sided container/closure/label system.
Tyler named exec VP of strategy at McKesson
McKesson Corp. has appointed Brian Tyler as executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development.
SymphonyIRI appoints retail solutions president
SymphonyIRI Group Inc. has named Beverly Grant as president of retail solutions. The consumer packaged goods (CPG), retail and health care market research firm said Tuesday that Grant, who previously held various positions in a 26-year career at Procter & Gamble Co.
Energizer, Wahl reach settlement
Energizer Holdings Inc. has settled patent infringement litigation against the Wahl Clipper Corp. Energizer said Tuesday that its lawsuit, filed in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois in April, claimed that primary lithium batteries supplied by Great Power Battery Co. Ltd.
Stride teams with Shaun White to launch Mintacular
Stride gum has expanded its flavor lineup with Mintacular, the result of its second collaboration with pro snowboarder/skateboarder and two-time gold medalist Shaun White.
CCA names new board member
CCA Industries Inc. has appointed Jonathan Rothschild as a director on its board. The company said is Rothschild is president and chief executive officer of Arterio Inc., which is in the vitamins and supplements business, and a director of Immucell Inc., a biotechnology company.
Nephron unveils Primatene Mist alternative
Later this month, Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corp. plans to begin rolling out Asthmanefrin, an over-the-counter alternative to the discontinued Primatene Mist inhaler.