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Bayer rolls out at-home A1C testing system to Rxs

Bayer Diabetes Care has launched its A1CNow SelfCheck at-home testing system at shelves on pharmacies nationwide. The company said this week that the product, available in more than 30,000 pharmacies, is designed to promote diabetes management between physician visits.

Dr. Pepper Snapple Group appoints CFO successor

Martin Ellen has been named executive vice president and chief financial officer at Dr. Pepper Snapple Group Inc. The beverage company said this week that Ellen, 56, is slated to start in the position on April 1. He succeeds John Stewart, who last year announced his plans to retire on March 31,

Surescripts lowers e-prescribing prices

Electronic prescription network Surescripts said it has reduced the pricing of its e-prescribing services used by pharmacists, physicians and payers nationwide. The company reported this week that as of Jan.

Ex-Walgreens exec Van Howe to join MPG

Former Walgreen Co. executive David Van Howe is joining sales and marketing strategy firm Market Performance Group (MPG). Van Howe, who left Walgreens at the end of last year, is slated to take the post of senior vice president and retail adviser at MPG.

Skinvisible, Walgreens team up on promotion

Skinvisible Pharmaceuticals Inc. licensee JD Nelson & Associates, which last month unveiled a distribution pact with Walgreen Co. for its Safe4Hours First Aid Antiseptic Skin Protectant, is expanding the brand’s presence at the drug chain with a special marketing promotion.

DNA Meat Snacks get play from CVS, New Orleans Hornets

DNA Beverage Corp.’s line of meat snacks is now being offered at CVS drug stores in Louisiana and Mississippi. DNA said Thursday that its Grass Roots Beverage unit is distributing DNA Meat Snacks at all CVS stores in Louisiana and in parts of Mississippi. The products are being marketed as part

Sanofi-aventis wraps up tender offer for Chattem

Sanofi-aventis has completed its tender offer for all outstanding shares of common stock of Chattem Inc. under its $1.9 billion deal to acquire the U.S. drug maker. The Paris-based pharmaceutical giant said Tuesday that as of the tender offer’s expiration on Feb.

Ex-Super Bowl coach signed as ExtenZe spokesman

NFL commentator and former Super Bowl champion coach Jimmy Johnson has been signed as the new spokesman for the ExtenZe male enhancement brand. Inter/Media Advertising, which handles the ExtenZe brand, announced the deal Monday.

EvoraPlus oral care probiotic to launch in Walgreens

Oragenics Inc. plans to roll out its EvoraPlus oral care probiotic mint in Walgreens stores nationwide next month. The biopharmaceutical company said Monday that EvoraPlus is scheduled to become available in Walgreens’ 7,000-plus drug stores starting March 19.

NetDeposit adds to pharmacy payment options

Payment technology provider NetDeposit has expanded the menu of options for its ProviderPay solution to give pharmacies more choices in the type of payment and reconciliation services best suited to their business.

Celsius calorie-burning drink carried by Walgreens

Celsius Holdings Inc. said its Celsius calorie-burner beverage is now offered at Walgreens drug stores nationwide. The drug chain is selling four packs of the raspberry acai and peach mango green tea flavors of the Celsius beverage, which is available in the stores’ diet sections.

Gatorade primes G Series performance beverages for launch

Lifted by a premiere on the Super Bowl telecast, The Gatorade Co. is rolling out a new line of beverages that it said will reflect its shift from a sports drink to a sports performance innovation company. The PepsiCo division said the full line of its new G Series sports performance beverages, which