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October 25, 2010

A full-service pharmacy benefit manager received its second accreditation from an independent, nonprofit healthcare-accrediting organization....

October 24, 2010

Scott Melville has been named the new president of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, succeeding...

WASHINGTON —Scott Melville has been named the new president of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association, succeeding Linda Suydam, who is retiring after eight years with CHPA. The news becomes official Nov. 1.

October 24, 2010

In a highly anticipated move to new leadership, the National Community Pharmacists Association has named...

October 24, 2010

Some say it cheapens patient care and reduces quality. The nation’s fourth-biggest pharmacy retailer and...

October 21, 2010

Seven months after President Obama signed the massive health-reform bill into law, Americans remain deeply...

WASHINGTON Seven months after President Obama signed the massive health-reform bill into law, Americans remain deeply divided over the controversial overhaul and its potential benefits, a new poll from the Associated Press and the GfK Group revealed.

 

October 20, 2010

K-V Pharmaceutical has created a new marketing subsidiary for generic drugs, the company said Wednesday....

ST. LOUIS K-V Pharmaceutical has created a new marketing subsidiary for generic drugs, the company said Wednesday.

 

K-V announced the establishment of Nesher Pharmaceuticals, appointing as its president Mark Hartman, who has had several positions in generic drug companies.

 

 

October 19, 2010

More shutterbugs are seeking ready-made picture frames, according to a new report....

October 17, 2010

Mission Skincare on Monday announced a new licensing agreement with Major Leagure Baseball Properties around...

NEW YORK Mission Skincare on Monday announced a new licensing agreement with Major Leagure Baseball Properties around its external analgesic Mission maximum-strength muscle rub.

October 17, 2010

The Skin Cancer Foundation held its annual Skin Sense Award Gala on Oct. 12, honoring...

October 13, 2010

Enactment by the White House of a landmark, pharmacy-friendly drug-disposal bill won quick praise from...

WASHINGTON Enactment by the White House of a landmark, pharmacy-friendly drug-disposal bill won quick praise from chain pharmacy leaders Thursday.

 

President Obama signed the Secure and Responsible Drug Disposal Act into law Wednesday, changing the way the Drug Enforcement Administration regulates the return and destruction of unused and unwanted higher-risk medications. The new law establishes a legal process by which consumers can return their lawfully obtained controlled substance medications to DEA-authorized entities for disposal.

 

October 13, 2010

Prince of Peace Enterprises on Thursday announced its sponsorship of the 15th annual Susan G....

HAYWARD, Calif. Prince of Peace Enterprises on Thursday announced its sponsorship of the 15th annual Susan G. Komen Miami/Ft. Lauderdale Race for the Cure under its Tiger Balm external analgesic brand.

 

October 11, 2010

Kicking off a new leadership era for its top industry trade group, pharmaceutical wholesalers elected...

October 10, 2010

In an economy that can’t seem to get back on its feet, value-priced home entertainment...

October 10, 2010

For more than 125 years, the Consumer Healthcare Products Association has helped over-the-counter medicine providers...

October 10, 2010

The Walgreens hedgehog is officially retired. Its fate was sealed by a successful fourth quarter...

October 10, 2010

Remote management of diabetes increasingly is becoming a reality to day with WellDoc’s Diabetes-Manager system,...

BALTIMORE —Remote management of diabetes increasingly is becoming a reality to day with WellDoc’s Diabetes-Manager system, which recently received 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration.

October 5, 2010

The National Community Pharmacists Association is giving independent drug store owners some new help in...

October 3, 2010

Supervalu, parent company of Shoppers Food & Pharmacy, has appointed Tim Lowe president of Shoppers....

October 3, 2010

Michelle Gloeckler, SVP merchandise execution for Walmart, has been elected president of the Network of...

September 30, 2010

The independent pharmacy industry is crying foul over a new plan by Walmart and insurance...

September 30, 2010

If there were just one word that captured the flavor of CHPA today, that word...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT’S IMPORTANT If there were just one word that captured the flavor of CHPA today, that word likely would be “collaborator.” Because under Linda Suydam’s tutelage, any issue addressed by CHPA never really felt like an “us” or “them,” but rather a confluence of issues and concerned stakeholders all flowing toward a singular, fair solution. With the naming of Scott Melville as CHPA’s next president, it seems the association may have a little more of the same to look forward to.

September 30, 2010

Launching a pre-emptive campaign to capture a major share of the Medicare prescription market, Walmart...

WHAT IT MEANS AND WHY IT'S IMPORTANT Launching a pre-emptive campaign to capture a major share of the Medicare prescription market, Walmart and Humana have unveiled a boldly conceived, co-branded Medicare Part D prescription drug plan that offers steeply discounted premiums and co-payments.

(THE NEWS: Walmart, Humana unveil new Medicare Part D prescription drug offering. For the full story, click here)

September 27, 2010

Scott Melville now is at the helm of the Consumer Healthcare Products Association....

September 27, 2010

Hi-Chew's line of fruit chews now features a grape flavor....

LOS ANGELES Hi-Chew's line of fruit chews now features a grape flavor.

“Our grape flavor has been a popular treat especially among children in Japan,” said Toshiya Yasuda, president of Morinaga America. “We are confident that by bringing our grape flavor to America, we will not only delight our current fans, [but] we [also] will stimulate more curiosity in trying Hi-Chew fruit chews that will gain us an even greater following after sampling one of our fruity, chewy candies.”

September 27, 2010

A regional supermarket owned by Supervalu said its president will retire Oct. 1....