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In a move that may help drive recommendations of nonprescription medicines, SMARTcare last month announced the creation of a new counseling tool specifically designed to provide retail clinicians with education around over-the-counter medicines for some of the most popular conditions that retail clinicians see.

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MONTVALE, N.J. Tetley Tea's packaging now features new warm and inviting graphics associated with an enjoyable tea experience.

The new packaging can be found on retail shelves this month. The packaging update coincides with promotions and social media executions that support the brand's campaign to encourage consumers to rethink tea.

BROOMFIELD, Colo. LifeNexus recently introduced its personal health card, a dual-purpose payment/loyalty card that comes equipped with an embedded microprocessor, the iChip, designed for an individually controlled health platform.

The personal health card can be used to maintain personal health records by securely transferring accurate information at the time and point of need. This will allow professionals access to a patient’s personal health record through card-based consumer authorization, which is both encrypted and password-protected.

NEW YORK Millions of patients with such acute ailments as fevers and coughs turn to the emergency room for treatment, according to researchers. The findings serve as yet one more indicator for the need of convenient and affordable health services available at retail-based clinics.

HOLLY SPRINGS, N.C. Medisim-USA is rolling out the newest addition to its TempleTouch line at Walgreens stores nationwide.

The new digital TempleTouch mini thermometer now is available at Walgreens locations across the country. It delivers clinically accurate core body temperature in six seconds by gently touching the thermometer to the temple in a convenient size. The thermometer's features include memory recall and the ability to display temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius according to the user’s preference.

CHICAGO Tropicana has expanded its Trop50 brand with a new flavor.

New Trop50 Farmstand Apple contains a crisp apple flavor with 50 calories per 8-oz. glass, a full day's supply of vitamin C and is a good source of antioxidant vitamin E. Starting in late August, the new Trop50 Farmstand Apple flavor now is available in 59-oz. containers for a suggested retail price of $3.59.

Trop50 is sold in stores nationwide.

KALAHEO, Hawaii Microlite Tech has launched a new product designed to illuminate remote controls.

The new Pop-up Microlite is a nickel-sized LED light -- designed to illuminate both the buttons and text on a remote in the dark or dim lighting -- that sticks to nearly any remote control using 3M adhesive backing.

The Pop-up Microlite comes in a high-tech glossy black and is available at retail stores for a suggested retail price of $9.99.