Revlon appoints global presidents, COO exits
Antoinette AlexanderRevlon announced on Tuesday several executive moves, including the departure of Chris Elshaw, Revlon’s EVP and COO, effective immediately.read more
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Michael JohnsenSpartanNash on Tuesday announced the formation of a partnership to offer a comprehensive mobile and web pharmacy solution to SpartanNash customers.read more
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Myalept gets FDA approval
Ryan ChavisThe Food and Drug Administration has approved Myalept (metreleptin for injection) to treat complications of leptin deficiency in patients with congenital generalized or acquired generalized...
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National Governor's Association focuses on prescription drug abuse
Michael JohnsenAs part of the National Governors Association’s ongoing effort to help states reduce prescription drug abuse, findings from the Prescription Drug Abuse Reduction Policy Academy were the...
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Kroger names president of QFC division
Michael JohnsenKroger on Tuesday announced Dennis Gibson has been promoted to president of the QFC division. read more
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UrgentRx partners with Denver-area sports franchises to be 'Official Sponsor...
Michael JohnsenUrgentRx on Tuesday teamed up with the NFL's Denver Broncos, the NBA’s Indiana Pacers and Kroenke Sports & Entertainment — parent of NBA’s Denver Nuggets, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche...
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Healtheway forms industry coalition to standardize health information exchange
Michael JohnsenHealtheway on Monday announced the formation of Carequality, a new initiative dedicated to accelerating progress in health data exchange among multi-platform networks, healthcare...
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Albertson's LLC and New Albertson's promote Navarro, name new CFO
Antoinette AlexanderAB Acquisition LLC, which operates Albertson’s LLC and New Albertson’s Inc., has appointed Rick Navarro, who had been the company’s CFO since its inception in 2006, as chief...
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Bi-Lo Holdings, Delhaize Group moving forward on acquisition deal
Michael JohnsenBi-Lo Holdings and Delhaize Group on Tuesday announced they have received approval from the Federal Trade Commission to proceed with the transaction in which Bi-Lo Holdings will acquire...
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Walgreens partners with UCSF Medical Center and School of Pharmacy on...
Michael JohnsenUC-San Francisco and Walgreens on Tuesday opened a Walgreens store on the UCSF campus that aims to improve medication safety, decrease healthcare costs and help patients use medicines...
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Hy-Vee to enter Twin Cities market
Antoinette AlexanderGrocer Hy-Vee, which operates 235 stores in eight states, is planning a major expansion of its Minnesota operations into the Twin Cities market. read more
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NACDS supports bill to curb Rx abuse, safeguard patients
Antoinette AlexanderU.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee vice chair Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., and Rep. Tom Marino, R-Pa., have introduced legislation that would establish a work...
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Study: Variations in disease states and health behaviors among Hispanic groups
Michael JohnsenThe Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos, the landmark research study of Hispanic/Latino health funded by the National Institutes of Health, on Tuesday released initial...
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Target sees decline in Q4 sales
Antoinette AlexanderTarget announced on Wednesday a decline in fourth-quarter sales and earnings; however, executives expressed optimism as they plan for the new fiscal year and work to restore...
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Survey: 4-in-5 moms turn to OTC option to treat head lice
Michael JohnsenA new national survey released Wednesday found that the majority of moms who have experienced head lice in their household as an adult (81%) used an OTC treatment the last time they had...
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Dr. Reddy's launches Sumatriptan
Ryan ChavisDr. Reddy's Labs announced that it has launched Sumatriptan Injection USP, Autoinjector System 6-mg/0.5-mL, a generic version of Imitrex STATdose Pen (sumatriptan succinate) 6-mg/0.5-mL....
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Dollar Tree realizes annual net sales increase of 6.1%
Michael JohnsenDollar Tree on Wednesday posted sales of $2.2 billion for the fourth quarter ended Feb. 1, down slightly by 0.9%.read more
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Tastykake celebrates milestone with special snack
Ryan ChavisIn celebration of its centennial, Tastykake is releasing new, limited-edition Birthday Kake cupcakes. read more
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FDA advisory committees turn down Primatene HFA application for OTC status
Michael Johnsen A pair of Food and Drug Administration advisory committees on Tuesday voted against the over-the-counter sale of Armstrong Pharmaceuticals' Primatene HFA, an epinephrine inhalation...
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PhRMA names new SVP federal advocacy
Michael JohnsenThe Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America on Tuesday announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Clapton to the position of SVP federal advocacy, effective March 17,...
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