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April 29, 2011

One of the basic functions of humor is to make people feel better about difficult situations. A group of software developers has incorporated that idea into a new app for Apple iPhones, iPods and iPads for people living with diabetes.

SALT LAKE CITY — One of the basic functions of humor is to make people feel better about difficult situations. A group of software developers has incorporated that idea into a new app for Apple iPhones, iPods and iPads for people living with diabetes.

The app, called “Shot in the Arm,” made by Nashsmile, delivers brief and simple diabetes management advice, as well as humor — for example, ways to handle an insulin reaction and jokes, such as “Whoever said ‘no man is an island’ has never seen my stomach in the bath tub.”

March 29, 2011

Stop & Shop has gone mobile.

QUINCY, Mass. — Stop & Shop has gone mobile.

The retailer on Monday announced that it has developed a mobile application, designed for iPhone and Android devices, which syncs with customer loyalty cards, providing access to online accounts. Customers can access store circulars to check out everyday savings on the go and also get directions to the nearest Stop & Shop.

Stop & Shop customers are invited to download the mobile app for free at the App Store or Android Market.

March 14, 2011

Patients with smart phones using pharmacy benefits served by Express Scripts can access their accounts through a new application launched Monday, the PBM said.

ST. LOUIS — Patients with smart phones using pharmacy benefits served by Express Scripts can access their accounts through a new application launched Monday, the PBM said.

January 27, 2011

Looking to provide breast-feeding mothers with helpful information and advice, Medela has launched a free mobile application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

McHENRY, Ill. — Looking to provide breast-feeding mothers with helpful information and advice, Medela has launched a free mobile application for the iPhone and iPod Touch.

Medela's iBreastfeed app features a locator to find breast-feeding and breast pumping-friendly places, a breast-feeding resource guide and a baby activity log, where moms and caregivers can manage babies' daily activities.

For more information about the app from Medela, visit MedelaBreastfeedingUS.com.

January 3, 2011

Winn-Dixie Stores on Monday introduced a smart phone application for its customers that will help them locate the closest Winn-Dixie, allow them to view the weekly circular and sales for that specific store, and create and manage shopping lists that both sync with computers and can be shared with other users.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Winn-Dixie Stores on Monday introduced a smart phone application for its customers that will help them locate the closest Winn-Dixie, allow them to view the weekly circular and sales for that specific store, and create and manage shopping lists that both sync with computers and can be shared with other users.

December 22, 2010

Food Lion has unveiled a new mobile app that puts its stores right at customers' fingertips.

SALISBURY, N.C. — Food Lion has unveiled a new mobile app that puts its stores right at customers' fingertips.

The new app, developed in partnership with Mercatus USA, gives customers the capability to create shopping lists, access weekly specials, download new recipes and locate stores. Also giving customers more bang for their buck is the opportunity to sign up for the Food Lion MVP loyalty program through the app.

The app can be accessed by visiting the iTunes library, and is compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod devices.

December 17, 2010

Prestige Brands introduced an iPhone application in support of its PediaCare line — the PediaCare Shopper’s Guide.

MOUNT KISCO, N.Y. — Prestige Brands introduced an iPhone application in support of its PediaCare line — the PediaCare Shopper’s Guide.

It’s an application that will help parents navigate the pediatric cough-cold aisle when they’re physically shopping the shelf, and help to alleviate two parental concerns around kids' cough-cold remedies that have garnered media attention of late — accurate dosing and the spate of product recalls.

November 14, 2010

Honeycat Cosmetics is a line of bath and body products designed to appeal to that...

October 13, 2010

Coupons.com's popular shopping-list mobile app is getting its own companion website....

October 13, 2010

CVS/pharmacy has developed a free, downloadable application for mobile customers that seek to manage their...

September 14, 2010

Allure magazine hosted its annual Best of Beauty event on Monday, Sept. 13, at Jazz...

NEW YORK Allure magazine hosted its annual Best of Beauty event on Monday, Sept. 13, at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York, and announced the launch of its first iPhone app, dubbed the Best of Beauty iShopper.

Allure VP and publisher Agnes Chapski spoke about the Best of Beauty Seal's power to the crowd of more than 425 guests. "The Best of Beauty Seal commands as much recognition as the Good Housekeeping Seal, and moves over 85 million products a year," Chapski stated.

August 23, 2010

Attendees of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Pharmacy & Technology Conference in San...

August 15, 2010

EnPlay, a mobile app development and marketing company, on Monday announced the release of mPunch,...

July 7, 2010

Aisle7 on Wednesday announced the availability of Aisle7 Wellness AppStream, a set of standards-based Web...

PORTLAND, Ore. Aisle7 on Wednesday announced the availability of Aisle7 Wellness AppStream, a set of standards-based Web services enabling digital marketers to create wellness applications for any retail channel environment or any technology platform.

 

July 6, 2010

Smart phone users will have a way to order refills at the pharmacy, and find...

June 30, 2010

Coupons.com mobile applications for digital coupons have been downloaded more than 1 million times, including...

June 27, 2010

The Jean Coutu Group on Monday launched the first application in Canada that allows the...

June 14, 2010

Moving fast to stay in front of the revolution in electronic communications and social networking,...

June 6, 2010

Convincing the consumer to toss one more item in the market basket—is there an app...

June 1, 2010

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has introduced a mobile Web-based application in line...

May 17, 2010

Electronic health record provider Greenway Medical Technologies is making its PrimeSuite practice management software available...

March 30, 2010

Looks like Kerr Drug is putting its best foot forward in the Digital Age....

March 29, 2010

Drug stores should get involved in the consumer electronics game, as the number of people...

February 2, 2010

A company that develops applications for smartphones has launched a new one that it hopes...

November 29, 2009

The fact that Roche has enhanced its capabilities across its iPhone app platform really only...

NEW YORK The fact that Roche has enhanced its capabilities across its iPhone app platform really only means one thing: Roche has dialed into a new way to reach its users, and it’s a way that is very rapidly growing in market share.

 

And what should be really telling about all of this iPhone action — it’s all opt-in, meaning consumers are actively interested in engaging with the manufacturers of their healthcare products in an effort to better manage their health.