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NEW YORK — The power of a professionally driven social networking and information platform is now within reach of pharmacists and pharmacy students. And students are taking a lead role in its development and growth.


The new network is called Pharmacist Society. It was conceived and developed as a Web-based networking, information and practice tool by pharmacist Ted Search, president of Skipta — a provider of networking technology for health professionals — and by pharmacy students and educators.


PLANO, Texas — A soft drink is wrapping up the year-long celebration of its flavorful history.

Dr Pepper, which marked its 125th anniversary earlier this year, is drawing the celebration to a close by commemorating the 125th anniversary of the first time Dr Pepper was served at Morrison's Old Corner Drug Store in Waco, Texas, as recognized in documents filed in the Patent and Trademark Office.

MT. PLEASANT, Texas — The Bling is coming to Brookshire’s. Brookshire Grocery, a chain of more than 150 supermarkets and pharmacies operating in Texas, Louisiana and Arkansas, last week partnered with Bling Nation — a mobile technology platform that enables a new way to pay for groceries or prescriptions using only a mobile phone.

The tap-and-connect mobile phone capabilities available through Bling Nation also will allow Brookshire’s to connect with its customers through its Facebook page.

WOONSOCKET, R.I. A recent study of diabetes information shared on Facebook raised questions about the accuracy of the information on social media sites and its sources, according to the research sponsored by CVS Caremark.

CHATSWORTH, Calif. Prolab Nutrition on Monday announced the relaunch of its consumer website, which now includes a monthly sweepstakes to be the “Featured Athlete of the Month,” an “Ask the Athlete” online forum for submitting training and nutrition questions to Team Prolab professionals, and links to two new social media platforms -- a Prolab Facebook fan page and a Prolab YouTube channel.

WILMINGTON, Del. AstraZeneca is launching a new campaign focused on depression, the Anglo-Swedish drug maker said Thursday.

The campaign, “Take on Depression,” consists of a Facebook page and Twitter feed designed to provide information on bipolar depression and major depressive disorder.

SOUTHBOROUGH, Mass. Kaz, the maker of Vicks, Honeywell and Braun wellness devices, recently launched a new Facebook fan page named Cold and Flu Central, created to help inform families about some of the best defenses against colds and the flu.

The page includes doctor-approved tips, third-party expert advice and links, product giveaways, drug store availability information, discussions and polls.

PARSIPPANY, N.J. One month after testing its social media game PoweRBrands on Facebook, Reckitt Benckiser announced Thursday the official launch of its corresponding advertising/marketing campaign.

FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif. Alacer, maker of Emergen-C, on Wednesday announced the launch of its “Share the Good” social media campaign on Facebook and Twitter.

CHICAGO —Capitalizing on the popularity of its 5 brand of sugarless gum, Wrigley recently introduced 5 React in two flavors: mint and fruit. The gum has an “undefined” flavor, which each chewer experiences differently.