Walmart asks suppliers to phase out certain chemicals from products
Jason OwenWalmart announced on Thursday that 10 chemicals found in various supplier products — including some personal care items, cosmetics and cleaning products — will be phased out of stores,...
View ArticleWatson launches generic version of Opana ER
Alaric DeArmentActavis has launched a generic version of an extended-release opioid painkiller, the company said.read more
View ArticleWhole Foods to open store in low-income Chicago neighborhood
Alaric DeArmentBetter known as an upmarket grocer, Whole Foods Market is opening a store in a low-income neighborhood in Chicago, the retailer said. The opening, slated for 2016, is part of a broader...
View ArticleOmron offering activity rewards through Earndit
Michael JohnsenOmron on Friday announced it is partnering with Earndit to offer users of its Omron Activity Monitor and Weight Loss Tracker rewards for being active.read more
View ArticleNRF: August retail sales disappoint with tepid 0.1% increase from July
Marianne WilsonAccording to the National Retail Federation, retail sales increased in the month of August, but came in at a much slower pace than had been anticipated.read more
View ArticleRolaids to once again spell relief for heartburn remedy sets
Michael JohnsenSanofi US and its consumer health business Chattem on Monday unveiled plans to re-introduce the iconic Rolaids heartburn-relief brand to the U.S. market. read more
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Walgreens opens first store in the U.S. Virgin Islands
Michael JohnsenWalgreens on Saturday opened its first drug store on St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands. U.S.V.I. Gov. John deJongh helped cut the ribbon and open the doors, the Chicago-based...
View ArticleSafeway partners with Marcela Valladolid on authentic Mexican cuisine in...
Michael JohnsenFood Network host Marcela Valladolid has teamed up with Safeway to create the Marcela Valladolid brand, the grocer announced Monday. read more
View ArticleCRN publishes third edition of its “Vitamin and Mineral Safety” handbook
Michael JohnsenThe Council for Responsible Nutrition last week published the third edition of its “Vitamin and Mineral Safety” handbook. read more
View ArticleMcKesson Patient Relationship Solutions a finalist in the 2013 PM360...
Michael JohnsenThe McKesson Patient Relationship Solutions was recognized for its best-in-class adherence solutions by being named a finalist in the 2013 PM360 Trailblazer Awards for the second...
View ArticleOrexo U.S. launches Zubsolv for opioid dependence
Alaric DeArmentA drug for treating opioid dependence has been launched, the manufacturer said Monday.read more
View ArticleActavis launches generic post-shingles pain patch
Alaric DeArmentActavis has launched a generic drug for post-shingles pain under an agreement with the branded drug's manufacturers, the company said Monday.read more
View ArticleP&G announces upgrades to Pampers diapers line
Jason OwenPampers, a Procter and Gamble brand, announced on Monday product upgrades across its entire line of diapers, training pants and wipes.read more
View ArticleSears plans to get $1 billion loan
Alaric DeArmentSears Holdings is hoping to obtain a new loan in order to reduce borrowings from an older loan agreement, the company said Monday.read more
View ArticleFDA bars drugs from third Ranbaxy plant
Alaric DeArmentThe Food and Drug Administration is barring the importation of drugs from another one of Ranbaxy Labs' plants in India, the agency said Monday.read more
View ArticleFDA approves first generic version of Genentech chemotherapy pill
Alaric DeArmentThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic chemotherapy pill for treating colorectal and breast cancers, the agency said Monday.
View ArticleAcetaminophen Awareness Coalition warns against APAP overdose as cold-flu...
Michael JohnsenThe Acetaminophen Awareness Coalition last week issued their annual call for consumers to "Double Check, Don't Double Up" their cold medicines for acetaminophen content in an effort to...
View ArticleNACDS' Anderson: Pharmacies' trust 'shines through again' with ACA
Antoinette Alexander“Pharmacies’ efforts to help patients understand aspects of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act are demonstrating yet again the value of pharmacies as the face of...
View ArticleFDA approves Sun ulcer drug
Alaric DeArmentThe Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug made by Sun Pharmaceutical Industries for ulcers, Sun said.
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Shoppers Drug Mart receives court approval for Loblaw deal
Antoinette AlexanderThe Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved Loblaw’s acquisition of Shoppers Drug Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart announced on Monday.read more
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