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March 23, 2011
EIF Revlon Run/Walk event to be held next month

The 14th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York is just around the corner, and once again Nate Berkus, host of "The Nate Berkus Show"; Jimmy Fallon, host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"; and Dr. Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show," will host the April 30 event, according to beauty company Revlon, the Entertainment Industry Foundation and Lilly Tartikoff, co-founder of the event and co-founder of the Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research program.

LOS ANGELES — The 14th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York is just around the corner, and once again Nate Berkus, host of "The Nate Berkus Show"; Jimmy Fallon, host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"; and Dr. Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show," will host the April 30 event, according to beauty company Revlon, the Entertainment Industry Foundation and Lilly Tartikoff, co-founder of the event and co-founder of the Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research program.

Four-time Grammy nominee Keyshia Cole will present a special performance.

February 25, 2011
Hal Rosenbluth to exit Walgreens

Walgreens on Friday announced that Hal Rosenbluth will retire as president of its health-and-wellness division in April but will continue with the company as a senior consultant to the CEO for healthcare services.

DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens on Friday announced that Hal Rosenbluth will retire as president of its health-and-wellness division in April but will continue with the company as a senior consultant to the CEO for healthcare services.

Rosenbluth was a co-founder of Take Care Health Systems, which was acquired by Walgreens in 2007. Prior to that, he led Rosenbluth International, a global travel management company, which he sold to American Express in 2003.

February 1, 2011
Zipnosis: Giant leap forward for retail health

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Convenient care industry pioneer Kevin Smith took a leap more than 10 years ago and helped create the successful nurse practitioner-staffed retail clinic concept. Today, the industry trailblazer is embarking on a new venture to further revolutionize access to health care. Enter Zipnosis.com.


December 16, 2010
Biodel's Steiner to retire, remains board member

A drug maker specializing in the treatment of diabetes announced the retirement of its chief scientific officer.

DANBURY, Conn. — A drug maker specializing in the treatment of diabetes announced the retirement of its chief scientific officer.

Biodel this week said Solomon Steiner, who is a company co-founder, will remain on the company's board of directors. Prior to holding his chief scientific officer position, Steiner was chairman, president and CEO of Biodel from its inception in late 2003 through March of this year, at which point Errol De Souza was appointed to be the company's president and chief executive, and Charles Sanders was named board chairman.

December 7, 2010
Reporters Notebook, Chain Pharmacy 12/13/10

Supplier News — Fera Pharmaceuticals has recently launched two new topical ointments. The New York-based company has developed Ilotycin (erythromycin) and Garamycin (gentamicin) ophthalmic ointments, both for the treatment of bacterial infections of the eye. “Our goal is simple: to keep more quality healthcare choices alive for the people who need them,” company co-founder Frank DellaFera said.





November 30, 2010
Future of specialty pharmacy discussed at Drug Store News' Specialty Pharmacy Roundtable

Leaders in specialty pharmacy gathered in New York on Tuesday at the New York Athletic Club to attend the second annual Specialty Pharmacy Roundtable discussion presented by Drug Store News and Armada Health Care.

NEW YORK — Leaders in specialty pharmacy gathered in New York on Tuesday at the New York Athletic Club to attend the second annual Specialty Pharmacy Roundtable discussion presented by Drug Store News and Armada Health Care.

David Galardi, co-founder of Apogenics Inc., moderated the robust panel, which was comprised of Nick Calla of Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy, John Musil of The Apothecary Shops, Tim Kaplan of Amber Pharmacy, Jeanne Ann Stasny of Walmart Specialty Pharmacy and Albert Thigpen of CVS Caremark, among others.

November 14, 2010
Hugo Naturals earns gluten-free seal

Hugo Naturals, a maker of natural personal care products, has received the gluten-free seal from...

CHATSWORTH, Calif. — Hugo Naturals, a maker of natural personal care products, has received the gluten-free seal from the Celiac Sprue Association, designating the company's full range of products as gluten-free and appropriate for the growing population with celiac disease.

 

October 10, 2010
Bartell pharmacists help international travelers

In the 2008 movie “Sex in the City,” there’s a scene in which the character...

September 26, 2010
Reporters Notebook

Hard Candy, sold exclusively at Walmart, will be offering its Kal-eye-descope and Meteor-eyes baked shadows...

September 7, 2010
Billie Jean King named co-founder of Mission Skincare

Sports icon and humanitarian Billie Jean King has been named a co-founder of Mission Skincare,...

NEW YORK Sports icon and humanitarian Billie Jean King has been named a co-founder of Mission Skincare, a line of athlete-engineered skin care products.

King is the latest sports legend to join forces as co-founder of the brand.

King joins a team of celebrated athletes who also serve as co-founders, including golf pro Sergio Garcia, tennis star Serena Williams, two-time MVP league Steve Nash, MLB All Star David Wright and two-time Gold Medal soccer player Mia Hamm, among others.

December 22, 2009
CVS Caremark appoints new president of PBM business

If there was any doubt as to the value CVS Caremark places on personalized medicine,...

NEW YORK If there was any doubt as to the value CVS Caremark places on personalized medicine, that doubt no longer should exist.

Clearly, the company believes that one area its PBM can create real value for payers is within pharmacogenomics or personalized medicine. Not only has CVS Caremark tapped Per Lofberg, co-founder of genetic benefit management company Generation Health, to serve as the PBM president, but it also has upped its stake in Generation Health.

November 5, 2007
Elizabeth Arden, Rocawear to launch cosmetics, fragrances

Iconix Brand Group, which owns, licenses and markets a portfolio of consumer brands including Rocawear,...

October 30, 2007
Bernice Lavin, Alberto-Culver co-founder, passes away at 81

Alberto-Culver co-founder Bernice Lavin, who co-founded the company alongside her husband, died Monday after a...