Content about president

October 11, 2011
OTC Answers introduces pharmacist-friendly OTC recommendation tool

OTC Answers on Tuesday released its Self+Care Web-based application, a pharmacy-facing over-the-counter recommendation engine.

October 11, 2011
WAG offering free 
diagnostic screenings

Walgreens last month announced its offer of free blood-pressure checks, along with complementary healthcare professional consultations, as its contribution to the Million Hearts campaign, sponsored by the Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.


October 11, 2011
Walgreens adds former CIGNA CMO and specialty pharmacy vet to team

Walgreens on Tuesday named Jeffrey Kang and Mike Ellis to its pharmacy, health and wellness division.

October 10, 2011
MedPro Rx president Nancy McFarlane wins Business Leader Magazine award

Business Leader Magazine has given its 2011 Movers & Shakers Award to Nancy McFarlane, president of specialty pharmacy provider MedPro Rx, the company said.

October 10, 2011
NCPA names U.S. Compounding CEO independent pharmacist of the year

The National Community Pharmacists Association on Sunday named Eddie Glover, president and CEO of U.S. Compounding in Conway, Ark., the recipient of the 2011 Willard B. Simmons Independent Pharmacist of the Year award.

October 7, 2011
Walgreens, Express Scripts reach agreement on two plans in Puerto Rico

MMM Healthcare and PMC Medicare Choice on Friday announced that MMM and PMC members will continue to have access to the Walgreens pharmacy network.

October 6, 2011
Walgreens adds text alerts to its refill reminder service

Walgreens on Thursday launched a text messaging refill reminder functionality that allows patients to complete prescription orders.

October 5, 2011
Industry leader Art Nielsen passes away at 92

Global information services company Nielsen announced the passing of one of its former executives.

October 5, 2011
NACDS' Edith Rosato to join Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy as CEO

The Academy of Managed Care Pharmacy, a national professional association of pharmacists and healthcare practitioners, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Edith Rosato as CEO.

October 4, 2011
MinuteClinic opens two clinics in Savannah region

MinuteClinic continues to expand its reach by opening two walk-in medical clinics inside CVS/pharmacy stores in the Savannah, Ga., market.

October 4, 2011
Shoppers Drug Mart appoints Domenic Pilla as president, CEO

Shoppers Drug Mart has named Domenic Pilla as its president and CEO, the company said.

October 3, 2011
Overseer of Target's Canadian expansion quits

Michael Francis, Target's EVP and chief marketing officer, and the person charged with leading the retailer's expansion into Canada, has left the company, Target announced Monday.

September 30, 2011
Following 2010 pilot success, Carmex launches two new flavors

Carma Labs on Thursday announced the permanent addition of two new lip balm flavors: Carmex Lime Twist and Carmex Vanilla Click Sticks.

September 30, 2011
Report: Fifth dietary supplement trade association in the works

A fifth dietary supplement trade association may be in the early formulation stages, specifically designed to address the Food and Drug Administration's recent issues of New Dietary Ingredient guidance, according to a Nutrition Business Journal report published Wednesday.

September 28, 2011
'CBS Evening News' anchor Scott Pelley to be keynote speaker at NACDS Foundation Dinner

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has tapped "CBS Evening News" anchor and managing editor Scott Pelley to be the keynote speaker for the 13th Annual Foundation Dinner on Nov. 29 in New York.

September 28, 2011
Homeopathy line targets baby

Drug Store News caught up with Hyland’s Dale Nepsa to discuss its new baby line launch. All told, eight products fall under that new branding.

September 28, 2011
Walgreens reorganizes merchandising, marketing teams

Walgreens is reorganizing its merchandising and marketing leadership teams to better align and to enhance the integration of those groups.
 
As part of the changes, the role of chief marketing officer will be eliminated. As a result, Kim Feil will be leaving the company effective Sept. 30.

September 27, 2011
CRN posts letter to the editor that JAMA declined to publish

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Tuesday posted a letter to the editor challenging an article critical of dietary supplements that was published July 5 and in the July 27 issue of the Journal of the American Medical Association.

September 23, 2011
Walgreens sets its sights on sustainability

Officially celebrating its 100th solar power system installation in Mason, Ohio, on Friday, Walgreens said that it is on track to tout more solar installations than any other U.S. retailer.

September 20, 2011
Under PEPFAR, Matrix granted tentative approval for novel co-packaged HIV/AIDS treatment

Mylan subsidiary Matrix Labs has received tentative approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its new drug application of a co-packaged antiretroviral treatment under the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

September 14, 2011
Estée Lauder, fashion company Marni ink multiyear licensing deal

Estée Lauder announced that its Aramis and designer fragrances division will assume the exclusive worldwide license for the fragrance business of Marni, a Milan-based luxury fashion company founded by Consuelo and Gianni Castiglioni in 1994.

September 14, 2011
NCPA, APhA members to play critical role in government's Million Hearts campaign

As part of the launch of the Department of Health and Human Services' Million Hearts campaign on Tuesday, HHS identified several key association partners, including the National Community Pharmacist Association and the American Pharmacists Association.

September 13, 2011
Anthony Hucker to head Giant-Landover

Ahold USA has appointed a former Walmart executive to head its Landover, Md.-based Giant Food division, the supermarket operator said Tuesday.

September 8, 2011
Robert Yates to lead Merck KGaA's life science division

Merck KGaA announced that Robert Yates was named president of Merck Millipore, the drug maker's life science division.

September 7, 2011
CRN adds White House insider to its annual meeting docket

The Council for Responsible Nutrition on Wednesday announced that former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs will be a featured speaker at The Conference, CRN’s annual symposium for the dietary supplement industry.

© 2013 Drug Store News. All Rights Reserved.