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May 14, 2012
FDA panel recommends approval for experimental Gilead HIV drug

A Food and Drug Administration expert panel has recommended approval of a drug made by Gilead Sciences for treating HIV, the drug maker said Friday.

May 14, 2012
FRS line extends its Healthy RTD line

FRS last week launched two ready-to-drink health-and-wellness beverages: Healthy Slim to support weight loss and Healthy Defense for immune system support.

May 11, 2012
FDA advisory committee recommends PrEP approval for Truvada

An expert panel at the Food and Drug Administration has recommended that the agency approve a drug made by Gilead Sciences for lowering the risk of infection by the virus that causes AIDS.

March 23, 2012
ScriptRelief to sponsor Single Touch Systems' prescription, appointment reminders

Single Touch Systems has picked a company that distributes prescription discount cards to sponsor the messages it delivers to pharmacy customers.

March 6, 2012
SodaStream introduces new flavors sweetened with stevia

SodaStream has launched a new line of flavors sweetened with an all-natural plant-based sweetener.

February 14, 2012
FDA grants priority review to Gilead's Truvada for HIV prevention

The Food and Drug Administration is giving priority review to a drug made by Gilead Sciences that the company is investigating for the prevention of HIV.

January 19, 2012
Gilead receives FDA approval for lower-dose HIV drug in children

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a lower-dose formulation of a drug made by Gilead Sciences for treating HIV in children, the company said.

January 18, 2012
Gilead completes acquisition of Pharmasset

Drug maker Gilead Sciences has completed its $11.2 billion acquisition of Pharmasset, Gilead said.

January 13, 2012
U.K.-based pharmacy chain teams with U.S. digital health products provider to improve adherence

British retail pharmacy chain Lloyds Pharmacy and U.S.-based Proteus Biochemical are collaborating to launch a digital health product that combines sensor-enabled tablets, a sensor patch and a mobile health application to help people with complex medication regimens and health issues.

January 6, 2012
Thinkway Toys to create 'Despicable Me 2' toys

Thinkway Toys will launch a new line of toys based on the follow-up animated film to "Despicable Me," Universal Partnerships and Licensing and Illumination Entertainment announced.

January 3, 2012
FDA accepts application for Gilead HIV drug

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted a regulatory approval application from Gilead Sciences for a drug to treat HIV, the company said.

December 9, 2011
FastCare to celebrate new Einstein FastCare Clinic in Philadelphia

Bellin Health Care Systems, which established the FastCare brand of retail health clinics in 2006, is celebrating on Dec. 14 the opening of the new Einstein FastCare clinic in the ShopRite of Cheltenham, owned by Brown’s Super Stores.

November 28, 2011
Study: Vitamin D supplementation saves lives

A study published online earlier this month by the American Journal of Cardiology concluded that supplementation with vitamin D conferred substantial survival benefits, specifically in patients with documented deficiency.

November 21, 2011
Gilead Sciences acquires Pharmasset for $11 billion

Drug maker Gilead Sciences will acquire Pharmasset for $11 billion, or $137 per share, Gilead said Monday.

October 27, 2011
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Gilead Sciences to develop, commercialize HIV combo treatment

Drug makers Bristol-Myers Squibb and Gilead Sciences announced an agreement to develop and commercialize a fixed-dose combination treatment for patients with HIV.

October 20, 2011
FRS appoints chief marketing officer

The FRS Co. on Thursday named Matt Kohler chief marketing officer.

October 14, 2011
NBA star Carmelo Anthony promotes Ultra Sheen Men via in-store appearance at Walmart

NBA star Carmelo Anthony, now the new corporate spokesman for ethnic hair care company Johnson Products Co., made a rare personal appearance on behalf of JPC’s new men’s grooming line, Ultra Sheen Men, at a Walmart supercenter in Union City, Ga., on Sept. 17.

October 6, 2011
Gilead, Boehringer Ingelheim ink license agreement

Gilead Sciences has signed an agreement with Boehringer Ingelheim to gain exclusive worldwide rights to research, develop and commercialize BI's novel anti-retroviral compounds.

October 6, 2011
Harris Teeter partners with D.C. councilmember on $10K donation

Harris Teeter and Washington, D.C., Ward 6 council member Tommy Wells joined forces Thursday to offer a $10,000 donation to Jan’s Tutoring House, a nonprofit organization in Washington, D.C., that pairs children with volunteers who provide one-on-one tutoring and mentoring.

September 15, 2011
CMS utilizing OTC card network to cover self-care; private plans next

The use of over-the-counter medicines as a cost savings tool is catching on, of all places, at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid.

September 15, 2011
Kansas City, Mo., coalition saves nearly $11 million in healthcare costs

A value-based benefits project saved a group of employers in Kansas City, Mo., nearly $11 million in direct healthcare costs.

September 8, 2011
Walmart expands reach with new smaller-format store in Midwest City, Okla.

Walmart is gearing up to open a Neighborhood Market store this month in Midwest City, Okla.

August 16, 2011
Take-home allergy test launches in Midwest

A take-home allergy test called MyAllergyTest will be available beginning Oct. 1 in retail markets in the Midwest through a partnership between supplier ImmuneTech and Meijer, ImmuneTech announced Tuesday.

August 11, 2011
FDA approves single-pill HIV drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new single-pill treatment for HIV made by Gilead Sciences and Johnson & Johnson, Gilead said.

August 10, 2011
GelStat shops OTC portfolio

GelStat Corp. on Tuesday announced it has retained Scarsdale Equities as its financial adviser to explore various strategic alternatives.

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