Training program addresses demand for pharmacy techs
Career Step has launched a new pharmacy technician training program to help students quickly prepare for the national certification exams and enter the workplace.
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PepsiCo collaboration eyes healthier beverages
PepsiCo and Senomyx Inc. have formed a four-year collaboration to discover, develop and market new sweet-flavor ingredients with the goal of creating healthier beverages.
Energizer moves to one global ad agency
Energizer Holdings has named TBWA Worldwide as its single global agency network for the Energizer and Eveready brands.
NBTY sets shareholder vote on sale of company
NBTY Inc. next month plans to hold a special meeting of shareholders to vote on its agreement to be acquired by private equity firm Carlyle Group. The nutritional supplements manufacturer and marketer said Tuesday that it has scheduled a meeting of stockholders on Sept.
Poll: Electronics part of back-to-school needs
Electronic devices are increasingly becoming part of back-to-school purchases, according to a recent Ipsos poll conducted for Duracell.
Watson to launch ella emergency contraceptive
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. plans to launch ella, an oral emergency contraceptive, in the fourth quarter.
At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser hits drug stores
Advent Consumer Healthcare has begun rolling out its At Heart emergency aspirin dispenser at major drug store chains nationwide. Advent said Wednesday that the patented At Heart dispenser is designed to provide the fastest possible access to an emergency dose of aspirin.
American Greetings rolls out Dance Machine cards
American Greetings is bringing the excitement of dancing to greeting cards with the debut of its new Dance Machine card line. The company said Tuesday that the Dance Machine cards combine music and motion "in a hilarious new way" with bobble-head characters that "dance" along to a festive song.
Little Fevers introduced by Prestige Brands
Expanding its Little Remedies line of pediatric products, Prestige Brands has unveiled Little Fevers concentrated infant drops with acetaminophen.
Document Security Systems lands contract with Walgreens
Document Security Systems Inc. has been awarded an annual packaging order contract from Walgreen Co. worth about $2.
Bausch & Lomb promo marks launch of Biotrue
This weekend, Bausch & Lomb is offering free admission to some of the nation’s top visually inspiring attractions to mark the launch of Biotrue, its latest lens care product.
Roche Diabetes Care plans Infusion Site Awareness Week
At the end of this month, Roche Diabetes Care plans to kick off its inaugural National Infusion Site Awareness Week. Roche, maker of Accu-Chek diabetes management products, said it’s creating the event — which runs Aug. 30 to Sept.
Victory closes acquisition of MiddleBrook
Victory Pharma Inc. has completed the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of MiddleBrook Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Eli Lilly takes aim at diabetes
Eli Lilly and Co. this weekend is participating in an event hosted by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to help raise awareness among African-Americans about the need to better manage diabetes. The 12th annual Victory Over Diabetes event on Aug.
Dr. Fresh taps social media to promote Binaca
Dr. Fresh Inc. has found success using social media channels to promote its Binaca breath freshener brand.
Redbox to deploy DVD kiosks at CVS stores
Redbox Automated Retail plans to roll out automated redbox DVD rental kiosks at CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide. The Coinstar Inc.