Content about Prevention

February 7, 2010
Novavax ends vaccine development talks with ROVI Pharmaceuticals

Negotiations between Novavax and ROVI Pharmaceuticals collapsed after the two companies failed to find common...

February 7, 2010
Rite Aid broadens Rx Suncare line

Rite Aid is expanding its exclusive Rx Suncare line with two new products, Rx Suncare...

January 26, 2010
Church & Dwight adds depilatories to Nair line

Nair, a Church & Dwight brand, is looking to help beauty mavens get beach ready...

January 26, 2010
New Gold Bond product keeps hands smooth, germ-free

Gold Bond, a Chattem Inc. brand, has announced the launch of its first hand sanitizer...

January 21, 2010
Dr. Fresh donates face masks, hand sanitizer to Red Cross

Dr. Fresh, a maker of personal care products, is donating 50,000 Infectiguard surgical face masks...

January 13, 2010
Publix joins H1N1 efforts during National Influenza Vaccination Week

To coincide with National Influenza Vaccination Week, Publix Pharmacies announced Wednesday an inoculation offer of...

January 11, 2010
Dove gets its hands dirty with new Dove Men+Care line

Unilever's Dove brand is diving into the men's grooming segment with its new Dove Men+Care...

January 10, 2010
CVS/pharmacy, MinuteClinic emphasize immunizations during National Influenza Vaccination Week

CVS/pharmacy and MinuteClinic are urging more Americans to get their H1N1 flu vaccination this week,...

January 7, 2010
NACDS applauds HHS and CDC recognition of vaccinations, pharmacy

An organization catering to the drug retailing industry applauded the Department of Health and Human...

September 17, 2009
Walgreens sticks it to the flu

The announcement that Walgreens eclipsed the 1 millionth shot mark on Sept. 15 — just...

NEW YORK The announcement that Walgreens eclipsed the 1 millionth shot mark on Sept. 15 — just two weeks after it began offering them — is a very public demonstration of the important public health role community pharmacy can play in the U.S. healthcare system.

 

While extremists on both sides of the spectrum argue over the future of healthcare reform and what it will look like, community pharmacy continues to show America what it’s got.

 

 

September 10, 2009
Axe Detailer Shower Tool

A cool new shower sponge for guys -- aptly dubbed the "Axe Detailer Shower Tool"...

NEW YORK A cool new shower sponge for guys -- aptly dubbed the "Axe Detailer Shower Tool" -- by Unilever's Axe brand was not only spotted on shelf at CVS/pharmacy but was also tagged as a "Hot New Item!"

This two-sided tool is designed to be used with Axe Shower Gel. The scrub side helps to smooth rough spots like elbows and heels. The soft mesh side will build a gentle lather to clean the entire body.

August 23, 2009
An entire endcap of nothing but hand sanitizer

When’s the last time an entire endcap has been dedicated against hand sanitizer?...

When’s the last time an entire endcap has been dedicated against hand sanitizer?

That’s the power of the novel H1N1 pandemic flu that will be returning to a school/workplace near you this fall. What are the chances this endcap will be rampant with empty spaces after the first few months of the season?

August 23, 2009
CDC, Reckitt Benckiser develop site to promote good health, hygiene

On the surface, this news highlights how serious the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

NEW YORK On the surface, this news highlights how serious the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention take that “prevention” piece of their title. The fact of the matter is the novel H1N1 influenza pandemic, the virus that ran rampant in the spring, giving the United States a little taste of what could come, will be the top billing this coming cough-cold-flu season.

March 16, 2008
Dr. Miracle’s introduces deep conditioning treatment

Ethnic hair care brand Dr. Miracle’s has introduced Dr. Miracle’s Tingling Intensive Deep Conditioning Treatment....

February 10, 2008
L’Oreal introduces Sportin’ Style hair care for men

SoftSheen-Carson, the ethnic hair care brand that is a division of L’Oreal USA, has announced...

December 25, 2007
FDA issues tools to improve cosmetics and food safety practices

The Food and Drug Administration has announced the release of new tools to further improve...

November 29, 2007
Former CTFA changes name, launches Web site

The Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association has changed its name to the Personal Care Products...

November 18, 2007
Lake to introduce smaller version of Persani spray pen

Hand sanitizer Persani, by Lake Consumer Products, is launching in January a smaller, travel-sized version...

November 14, 2007
Lornamead's Finesse gets a new look

Personal care company Lornamead is celebrating Finesse’s 25th anniversary with new packaging throughout the entire...

October 10, 2007
CTFA reassures lipstick safe, despite claims of lead exposure

Responding to a report released Thursday by the Campaign for Safe Cosmetics on lead in...

October 7, 2007
Unilever to market Axe shower gel with new ad campaign and packaging

With revamped packaging and a new campaign, featuring actor David Spade, Unilever is hoping to...