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January 6, 2011
Spectrum, Viropro to develop biosimilar

A U.S. biotech company plans to develop a biosimilar of a monoclonal antibody used to treat cancers and autoimmune disorders.

January 5, 2011
Pentel salutes troops with letter-writing contest

A writing instruments leader, in partnership with a nonprofit group, is commemorating National Handwriting Day with a unique promotion.

January 5, 2011
Pharmaca continues to expand its wellness-pharmacy fusion

BOULDER, Colo. — Now 10 years operating its unique footprint in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has been revving its growth engine lately. Pharmaca is targeting three new store openings in 2011, and between three and six new stores each year through 2015 — a pace that would put the chain at 44 locations in time for its 15th anniversary. “We will be expanding outside of the states in which we currently operate in the future,” said Mark Panzer, Pharmaca president and CEO.


January 5, 2011
Pharmacy practice pioneer Paul Lofholm tapped for APhA’s Remington Honor Medal

The American Pharmacists Association on Wednesday announced the winners of its Remington Honor Medal and other professional awards.

January 3, 2011
'Megamind' brings on the laughs on Blu-ray, DVD

DreamWorks' latest animated hit is coming to Blu-ray and DVD in a "mega" way.

January 3, 2011
GE, Intel launch new joint telehealth venture to broaden seniors’ independent living choices

A new joint healthcare venture between GE and Intel was launched on Monday, and both companies promise it will improve the quality of life for seniors.

December 29, 2010
Stater Bros. promotes Slaton to top real estate position

Stater Bros. Markets, which operates 167 supermarkets in southern California, has named Mike Slaton VP real estate.

December 28, 2010
Sears/Kmart to add new online movie download service

Sears has partnered with Sonic Solutions to bring an online movie download service to Sears and Kmart customers.

December 23, 2010
A&D Medical launches new corporate website

A&D Medical on Wednesday announced the launch of the company’s new corporate website.

December 22, 2010
FRS taps Tim Tebow as spokesman

The FRS Co., the manufacturer of FRS Healthy Energy products, on Tuesday named Denver Bronco first-round pick Tim Tebow to its FRS Healthy Energy team as its latest professional athlete spokesman.

December 22, 2010
Jelly Belly slims down package, but not flavor

Jelly Belly is offering customers a new treat at store checkouts nationwide.

December 21, 2010
Horror has a home in 'Paranormal Activity 2'

Paramount Home Entertainment is bringing a chilling story to DVD and Blu-ray this winter.

December 20, 2010
Reform will bolster pharmacy, GAO confirms

A study by the Government Accountability Office confirmed that the health-reform law enacted earlier this year established a more reasonable reimbursement level for pharmacies dispensing generic drugs to patients covered by Medicaid. But pharmacy retailers still face the continued threat of further Medicaid cuts at the state level, the independent pharmacy lobby warned Friday.

December 17, 2010
Walgreens allies with HHS to launch free flu shot outreach to disadvantaged

In a major alliance to foster preventive health in the United States, Walgreens has partnered with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide free flu vaccinations to as many as 350,000 low-income and uninsured Americans.

December 16, 2010
Economy hits Stater Bros.' fiscal-year results

Stater Bros. on Wednesday disclosed a more than 4% decrease in sales for fiscal year 2010.

December 16, 2010
GSK, Impax ink licensing deal for Parkinson's drug

GlaxoSmithKline will pay Impax Pharmaceuticals $11.5 million upfront to exclusively sell Impax's investigational Parkinson’s disease treatment.

December 15, 2010
Almonds may curb Type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease

A recent scientific study showed that incorporating almonds into a person’s diet can help treat and possibly prevent Type 2 diabetes, as well as cardiovascular disease, the Almond Board of California announced Wednesday.

December 15, 2010
Former Genentech executive named P&G board member

Procter & Gamble on Tuesday afternoon named a healthcare veteran to its board. Susan Desmond-Hellmann, 53, chancellor of the University of California, San Francisco was named to the board, effective Dec. 13.

December 15, 2010
Stater Bros. Charities spreads holiday cheer with Toys for Tots donation

The charitable arm of California supermarket chain Stater Bros. marked its sixth year donating to the local United States Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program.

December 14, 2010
Beech-Nut and Disney's toddler line features Winnie the Pooh characters

Beech-Nut and Disney Consumer Products have teamed up to unite nutritious foods with characters that toddlers love.

December 13, 2010
Amgen: Xgeva can delay bone weakness, fractures among breast cancer patients

A drug made by Amgen was able to delay certain bone problems in patients with advanced breast cancer better than a competing drug, according to study results presented at the 33rd annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium.

December 13, 2010
Shire attempts to block generic Intuniv

Drug maker Shire has filed a patent infringement suit against Watson Pharmaceuticals and Impax Labs in response to their attempt to win approval from the Food and Drug Administration for a generic version of a Shire drug.

December 8, 2010
Safeway declares quarterly dividend

Safeway's board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 12 cents per share. The cash dividend will be payable on Jan. 13, 2011, to stockholders of record at the close of business on Dec. 23.

December 7, 2010
Bump control gets 'Smooth'

Razor bump eliminator Bump Patrol has announced the debut of its "Smooth Crew" as part of an education campaign to help wipe out razor bumps, a common shaving problem, particularly among men of color.

December 7, 2010
Calif.-based Albertsons stores achieve 'zero waste' classification

Albertsons, which is owned by Supervalu, recently announced that two of its stores located in California reached “zero waste” classification in their daily operations.

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