January 13, 2008
Wegmans tests out RFID system on prescriptions

Wegmans is planning on testing Radio Frequency Identification based drug tracking systems in its pharmacies...

January 13, 2008
What’s it mean to be green?

Green. It’s a buzzword, but, what does the growing awareness around green mean to pharmacy...

January 13, 2008
With e-Rx poised for breakout, SureScripts mulls next move

The planned departure of Kevin Hutchinson as president and chief executive officer of SureScripts comes...

January 10, 2008
2008 immunization schedules released with updated flu, meningitis recommendations

Updated immunization recommendations for childhood influenza and adolescent meningococcal vaccinations are included in the 2008...

January 10, 2008
Ashlen Anderson named to CHPA state government affairs

The Consumer Healthcare Products Association last month named Ashlen Anderson to its state government affairs...

January 10, 2008
Aveeno introduces eczema cream, body wash

Aveeno on Friday introduced the Eczema Care Moisturizing Cream and Body Wash, new products formulated...

January 10, 2008
Boston Mayor decries in-store health clinics

On the heels of the Massachusetts Public Health Council approving regulations allowing for in-store health...

January 10, 2008
CHPA president to serve on the Arthritis Foundation’s Honorary Dinner Committee

Consumer Healthcare Products Association president Linda Suydaam will be joining the likes of former Sen....

January 10, 2008
Del Monte introduces two fruit products, encourages healthier families

Del Monte Foods on Thursday announced two new fruit products focused on helping families achieve...

January 10, 2008
Eli Lilly, Daiichi Sankyo submit application for Effient to FDA

Eli Lilly and Daiichi Sankyo have submitted an application for their drug prasugrel, which will...

January 10, 2008
EVP Taylor, Walgreens part company over ‘impasse’

Walgreen Co. confirmed today it has severed its relationship with veteran company executive Trent Taylor,...

January 10, 2008
FDA accepts BioDelivery Sciences' application for cancer pain drug

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted BioDelivery Sciences International’s application for the drug BEMA...

January 10, 2008
FDA approves Nycomed's Alvesco

Nycomed has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its drug Alvesco, an...

January 10, 2008
Forest, Merz to sue generic companies over Namenda patents

Forest Laboratories and Merz have announced that they are suing several generic drug manufacturers, alleging...

January 10, 2008
Former CHPA vp Kraushaar joins Triadvocates

Kevin Kraushaar, former vice president of government relations for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, accepted...

January 10, 2008
Frozen desserts market expected to fatten to $27.6 billion by 2012

According to a new report released today from market research publisher Packaged Facts, the market...

January 10, 2008
Genentech CEO predicts strong year ahead after slow 2007

Genentech is announcing that it predicts a strong 2008 in terms of new products after...

January 10, 2008
GSK makes its flu vaccine available for order online

GlaxoSmithKline announced that it is now accepting orders for its influenza virus vaccine Fluarix for...

January 10, 2008
Hy-Vee announces new $4 generic drug program

Hy-Vee officials announced today that a new generic prescription drug program will begin Jan. 15...

January 10, 2008
Hy-Vee picks Retalix to manage customer loyalty and promotions

Hy-Vee is among more than a dozen grocery and convenience chains that have recently selected...

January 10, 2008
JCG president predicts turnaround for Rite Aid, retail pharmacy

Jean Coutu Group president Francois Coutu expressed confidence Thursday in the ability of Rite Aid...

January 10, 2008
Leaming appointed to Biogen Idec board of directors

Biogen Idec has appointed Nancy Leaming to its board of directors....

January 10, 2008
NACDS, Walgreens partner in Successful Selling

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores next month will be hosting its second Successful...

January 10, 2008
Nestle promotes $1 million ‘American Idol’ game

Nestle is running an on-pack promotion and game tied to the upcoming seventh season of...

January 10, 2008
New Medicare report on drug payments spurs new calls for fair reimbursement

Community pharmacy groups are giving a qualified endorsement to new findings from the Department of...

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