Drug Store News articles from June 2009

Drug Store News archives from June 2009

Walgreens offers new urban solution: expanded grocery set for 'food deserts'.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Interview)
June 29, 2009... Deerfield, III. -- In such big urban centers as Chicago, the problem posed by a lack of full-fledged supermarkets and decent nutritional options to some lower-income neighborhoods has become so acute that those areas have their own...

Walgreens taps retail vets for key merchandising spots.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(appointments)
June 29, 2009... Deerfield, III. -- Walgreens has announced several important new additions to its merchandising team. Joining the company from Walmart are Shannon Petree and Eddie Frail, as DVP/general merchandising manager beauty and personal care, and...

Technology looks good in Walmart's beauty dept.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(EZface)
June 29, 2009... Rogers, Ark. -- Two Walmart stores in northwest Arkansas are experimenting with new technology that adds fun and excitement to the beauty department, along with the potential to increase sales. Walmart stores in Rogers and Springdale now...

CVS opens Beauty360 No. 3.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(CVS Caremark Corp.)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Ridgefield, Conn. -- CVS Caremark opened its third Beauty360 department at an existing CVS store here on Main Street last month. The roughly 3,000-sq.-ft., high-end store-next-to-store concept carves out a space the size of a Sephora store to...

CVS boosts S.C. presence with 11 acquired Kerr stores.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Kerr Drug Stores Inc.)(CVS Caremark Corp.)
June 29, 2009... Charleston, S.C. -- Regional player Kerr Drug recently shed some of its under-performing stores in the Charleston, S.C., area by selling 11 locations to CVS Caremark, a move that does not impact Kerr's North Carolina operations. The deal,...

Calif. considers making pseudoephedrine Rx only to quell 'smurfing' meth heads.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
June 29, 2009... Sacramento, Calif. -- The California legislature earlier this month placed considerable consideration to reverse-switching the decongestant pseudoephedrine in an effort to quell a recent resurgence in the practice of "smurfing," where...

Opportunity for drug chains lies in upgrading baskets.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Survey)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Lakewood, Colo.--During this recessionary period, shoppers may be abandoning the convenience of the standalone drug store format in favor of their mass merchant or grocery pharmacy; it's one less trip, according to 33% of shoppers who reported...

Walmart's remodeling effort makes notable Q1 impact.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)(Financial report)
June 29, 2009... Bentonville, Ark. -- Project Impact is proving to be an appropriate code name to describe the reinvention of how Walmart goes to market in an increasing number of stores, judging from the limited details the company has provided about improved...

Walmart formats target new customer segments.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc.)
June 29, 2009... Bentonville, Ark. -- The phrase "serving the underserved" is one Wal-Mart executives generally use when discussing international growth opportunities, but that philosophy can be applied domestically as well, where multiple new formats in the...

Hail to the Chia?(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Washington -- When Chia Pet maker Joseph Enterprises introduced its Chia Obama earlier this year, some groups outside the industry claimed the item, meant to honor the country's 44th president, was more offensive...

Health system-backed clinic model thriving.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
June 29, 2009... New York -- Today's overburdened U.S. healthcare system, coupled with the success of the retail-based clinic concept, has helped pave the way for the health system-backed clinic model--a rising star within the convenient care industry. ...

Flu season's effect on pharmacy rides, in part, on severity of novel H1N1 virus.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)
June 29, 2009... New York -- While no one can predict with any degree of certainty just how severe this year's cough, cold and flu season will be--novel H1N1 virus or not--one thing is for certain: The general public is going to be hyperaware of and...

DrSN adds new weekly OTC e-newsletter to its portfolio.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Drug Store News)(over-the-counter)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... New York -- Following the success of its weekly Drug Fix electronic newsletter, Drug Store News will launch a new e-newsletter featuring in-depth analysis of the over-the-counter category. Each week the Over-the-Counterintelligence Report...

Rx moves front and center at revamped Brookshire store.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Brookshire Grocery Co.)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Lafayetfe, La. -- The Brookshire Grocery Co. this month unveiled a newly remodeled 62,000-sq.-ft. Super 1 Foods store in which it relocated an expanded pharmacy to the front of the store. New exterior signage calls attention to the presence of...

P&G expands men's grooming portfolio with upscale Zirh line.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Cincinnati -- Procter & Gamble has bolstered its men's grooming portfolio with the acquisition of the upscale male grooming brand Zirh. "Although it is a relatively small, North American-centric business, its...

CCA Industries celebrates YSC's 10th anniversary.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(Young Survival Coalition)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] New York -- Dunnan Edell, president and COO of CCA Industries joined Judy Wray, Rite Aid category manager of cosmetics; Marcia Stein, CEO of the Young Survival Coalition; Kathy DeLorenzo, Rite Aid cosmetic buyer; and...

wRatings names the most competitive healthcare companies in the U.S. for 2009.(NEWS AND ANALYSIS)(Statistical data)(Company rankings)
June 29, 2009... Herndon, Va. -- Johnson & Johnson's pharmaceutical portfolio, Alcon, GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare and Walgreens all have one thing in common: They were each identified as the most competitive companies in their respective fields...

DrSN to debut publication aimed at specialty pharmacy.(NEWS AND ANALYSIS)(Drug Store News)
June 29, 2009... New York -- A segment of pharmacy worth almost $100 billion and expected to more than quintuple in size within the next 20 years will soon get new media coverage. The Drug Store News Group, in affiliation with Armada Health Care, plans to...

Rite aid poised to satisfy 2010 debt.(NEWS AND ANALYSIS)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Camp Hill, Pa. -- Rite Aid's financial situation appears to be looking up. Analysts now don't expect that the chain will have to execute a reverse stock split. Rite Aid shares have been trading above $1 since May 11 and reached a high of $1.74...

NACDS, NCPA endorse new Kennedy health reform plan.(NEWS & ANALYSIS)(medication therapy management)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(National Community Pharmacists Association)
June 29, 2009... Alexandria, Va. -- A new effort by the Senate's long-serving champion of liberal politics to make health care more affordable and cost-effective, in part through expanded access to pharmacist-delivered patient care services, is winning strong...

RxIMPACT and the new league of extraordinary ladies and gentlemen.(OPINION)(Editorial)
June 29, 2009... If you could be a superhero for one day, what special powers do you think you would choose for yourself? Would it be the power of flight? How about invisibility? Or invincibility? What if I told you none of that gets you anywhere in...

2009 hot products editor's picks.
June 29, 2009... On the following pages, you'll find a list of 30 products--all recently launched or about to be launched--that caught the attention of Drug Store News' editors in a big way in the past year. It's a short list of products our editors believe...

Wireless BP monitor offers glimpse of future.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(blood pressure )(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Open up the package containing A&D Medical's LifeSource Wireless Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor, and it will be like taking a peek into the future. Some may think it premature to list this LifeSource monitor among the 2009 Hot Products...

P&G aligns itself atop the probiotics market.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Usually when a product involved in a limited test market catapults to the No. 2 spot in its respective category--against competitors with national distribution--that means the category wasn't all that I large to begin with. [ILLUSTRATION...

Aura Cacia eco air freshener 'naturalizes' odors.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Air fresheners were conceived to counter unpleasant aromas, but in the age of aromatherapy, they have to do more for the sensitive consumer with demand shifting to products that offer healthier and more soothing home environments. With the...

Aveeno branches out to Nourish+ hair, too.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Johnson & Johnson's Aveeno skin care brand made waves in the hair care market earlier this year when J&J announced plans to enter the segment with its new Aveeno Nourish+ Hair Care Collection. Leveraging Aveeno's heritage in skin care, the...

Axe line cuts into hair care segment.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... With Axe's seductive fragrances and creative ads that promise any guy who uses the brand that he will become an instant sex magnet, Axe has maintained its popularity among guys hot on the dating game. Now, Unilever is taking its Axe brand into...

Alaven pumps up with Bifera iron supplement.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Alaven Consumer Healthcare)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Alaven Consumer Healthcare earlier this year launched its Bifera iron supplement with a unique proposition--Bifera offers both heme iron (protein-based iron) and non-heme iron (plant-based iron)." [That means] Bifera can be taken on an empty...

Boiron pushes homeopathy with flu relief.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Boiron is currently presenting the pediatric line extensions of its popular homeopathic flu-relief brand Oscillococcinum for inclusion in next season's cough-cold planogram. Given all the consternation around kids cough-cold these days, and the...

Bud light lime adds fruit flavor to beer segment.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Consumers may have been shoving wedges of lime into their Coronas for years, but it took Anheuser-Busch to bring the south-of-the-border pairing of beer and lime to the mass market in a big way. A-B's research showed that consumers wanted...

Colgate releases a brush for those in a rush.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Colgate-Palmolive Co.)(Brief article)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Today's consumers not only want value--they also want convenience. At least that's according to a recent report by Mintel Beauty Innovation, which forecasted that convenience is one of the "it" trends for 2009. That's good news for...

Dixie serves up Ultra paper plates for grilling.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Backyard grilling is a big part of a home entertainment trend that has become increasingly important in the recession. Yet, while the recession may have made the connection between entertainment and home more secure--and brought such terms as...

Duracell charges up with USB device.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(universal serial bus)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... The need for USB charging has grown with the proliferation of personal electronic devices, to the degree that convenient power generation has become urgent. To meet the nascent need, Procter & Gamble has launched the Duracell USB Charger, a...

Durex capitalizes on 'allure' around massagers.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Durex Consumer Products)(Survey)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... According to Durex Consumer Products, it's an opportunity to tap into a roughly $500 million market. According to the May 7 edition of the Journal of Sexual Medicine, the opportunity may be far larger than that. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

New, improved Elations formula hits shelves.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Elations, the glucosamine and chondroitin liquid supplement originally developed by Procter & Gamble, already was experiencing quite the resurgence this year before the Elations Co. kicked off a relaunch campaign last month with a reformulated...

L'Oreal makes hair care 'EverPure'.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(L'Oreal Paris)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] L'Oreal Paris has brought to the mass market a sulfate-free hair care color system, called EverPure. The company has positioned EverPure as the first line to feature such ingredients, quality and expertise at mass....

Finish Quantum washes dishes clean and green.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Developed to be a particularly efficient dishwashing detergent solution, Finish Quantum also is positioned as a cleaning system that helps make plates, cups and cutlery more environmentally friendly. Sustainability remains an important...

Gorilla Glue sticks to innovation with new epoxy.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Retailers, including Home Depot in a recent conference call, have remarked that consumers who otherwise aren't spending much money have been willing to invest in small projects around the home. Equally, sales of craft products have driven...

Healthy Choice steams up frozen meals.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Meals on the run are a given in this hectic age, so convenience alone isn't enough to make a product a blockbuster. When a product combines great taste, a better-for-you profile and value with convenience, it's got everything consumers want....

L'Oreal's Bare Naturale softens lips.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(L'Oreal Paris)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Beauty mavens are still hot on the trail for mineral-based makeup. Couple that with the continued popularity of shiny, youthful-looking lips, and it comes as no surprise that L'Oreal Paris' Bare Naturale gentle lip conditioner is finding its...

Nivea shines with new lip care collection.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Nivea France)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... While lip products--namely lipstick and lip plumpers--were on the decline last year, according to research by Euromonitor International, lip gloss continued to be a favorite among beauty shoppers. Now Nivea is looking to make beauty shoppers...

Olay brings Pro-X skin care to mass market.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... The economic crunch has forced many consumers to curb their spending and alter their buying habits, but research has shown that most beauty shoppers are not willing to skimp when it comes to their skin care regime--fighting fine lines and...

Novartis set to shake up PPIs with OTC Prevacid.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(proton-pump inhibitor)(over the counter)(Novartis Consumer Healthcare)
June 29, 2009... Novartis Consumer Healthcare's announcement last month that its Rx-to-OTC switch application of the proton-pump inhibitor Prevacid 24HR has been approved is expected to shake up the digestives space and add incremental sales to the category....

Progresso Light soups tout health, convenience.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Marrying better-for-you formulations with convenience proved to be a winning combination for General Mills when it introduced its line of Progresso Light soups. In collaboration with Weight Watchers, General Mills launched the new line of...

Purex 3-in-1 sheets clean up laundry process.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Products that simplify tasks are clear favorites with consumers, and it looks like Purex is positioned to win big with Purex Complete 3-in-1 laundry sheets. The sheets, introduced in May, combine ingredients from detergents, softeners and...

Hyland's soothes muscles with natural relief.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Hyland's in the spring started shipments of its Muscle Therapy product line that features the pain-relieving and bruise-reducing ingredient arnica, an ingredient that could very well represent the latest homeopathic product to have a chance to...

GSK springs into 'dual action' with new turns.(2009 HOT products Editor's Picks)(GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare )(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare in April launched the first Tums line extension to contain a heartburn-relieving ingredient outside of calcium carbonate. Tums Dual Action contains magnesium hydroxide and 10 mg of famotidine, the ingredient...

L'Oreal fetes 100 years in beauty.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(L'Oreal Paris)
June 29, 2009... A century ago, in a small apartment in Paris, French chemist Eugene Schueller started a company called "La Societe Francaise des Teintures Inoffensives Pour Cheveux," which translated means "The Safe Hair-Dye Company of France." With a dining...

Consumers put a lid on color cosmetics: focus on eye makeup.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Color cosmetics had a bit of a rough go in 2008, as beauty shoppers curbed their spending in light of the current economy--but the silver lining is that many consumers traded down from premium color cosmetics to mass-market offerings to save...

Coty smells success with del labs deal: focus on fragrance, nail.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Del Laboratories Inc.)
June 29, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It has been less than two years since Coty Inc. acquired Del Labs, and now that the dust has settled, the synergies are growing increasingly evident in both its market share of cosmetics, nail and fragrance, and in...

Revlon restructures with cost control, new management, new products.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)
June 29, 2009... Revlon bolstered its first-quarter net income and trimmed debt as new product introductions helped grow net sales of its color cosmetics. But the company's turnaround efforts continue as the beauty giant has a new leader at the helm and is...

Vichy brings 'oo la la' to U.S. beauty.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Vichy Laboratoires)
June 29, 2009... French skin care brand Vichy Labs recently unveiled several new products, but what's even more interesting is the brand's potential in the U.S. skin care market in the coming years as it expands distribution through select retail partnerships....

P&G adds the art of shaving to male grooming portfolio.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Procter & Gamble executives have made it clear that they see greater opportunities within the men's grooming segment, and now the beauty company is getting into the retail business through its recent acquisition of upscale grooming brand The...

Value products smooth straying hair category.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)
June 29, 2009... The hair care segment has lost t some of its volume in recent years, thanks in large part to the recession and a lack of blockbuster product launches. However, the good news is that consumers are increasingly looking for value--rather than...

Max Factor drops out of U.S. market.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... HUNT VALLEY, Md. -- The Max Factor legacy is coming to an end--at least in the United States--as Procter & Gamble will stop selling the makeup brand in the United States in first quarter 2010. The company will shift that focus to its CoverGirl...

McDonald takes lead position at P&G.(THE BUSINESS OF BEAUTY)(Procter & Gamble Co.)(Robert McDonald)
June 29, 2009... CINCINNATI--On July 1, a new leader will officially be at the helm at Procter & Gamble, as Robert McDonald, currently COO, takes over as president and CEO. He succeeds A.G. Lafley, who will become chairman. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "A.G....

Smarter Medicaid practices could save billions.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
June 29, 2009... The economic crisis and budget shortfalls have federal and state governments scrambling to cut healthcare costs in Medicaid and other programs. But some of the most effective tools for saving healthcare costs are right in front of...

Former NYC health commissioner Hamburg confirmed as FDA head.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Margaret Hamburg)(New York City)(Food and Drug Administration)
June 29, 2009... New York -- The long-awaited decision over who would lead the Food and Drug Administration arrived in the middle of last month with the appointment of a former New York City health commissioner as commissioner of the agency. Margaret Hamburg, a...

Walgreens leads fight as del. sharpens Medicaid axe.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
June 29, 2009... Deerfield, III. -- If you're drawing a line in the sand in front of a big opponent, it helps if you've got some muscle of your own. Such is the case with 6,857-store Walgreens. Once again, the industry's top pharmacy retailer is taking a very...

Report: Walgreens' PBM cutting costs.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(pharmacy benefit programs)(Walgreens Health Initiatives)
June 29, 2009... Deerfield, III. -- Can better management of pharmacy benefit programs lower costs for employers and other health plan sponsors? Leaders of Walgreens' pharmacy benefit management division, Walgreens Health Initiatives, said the answer is an...

Bausch & Lomb's.(Supplier News)(Besivance approval)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Supplier News--The Food and Drug Administration has approved Bausch & Lomb's Besivance (besifloxacin ophthalmic suspension, 0.6%) for treating bacterial conjunctivitis, commonly known as pink eye. The infection--which can occur in people of all...

Sandoz.(Supplier News)(acquisition of EBEWE Pharma )(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Sandoz, the generics arm of drug maker Novartis, has acquired part of a generics company focused on cancer treatment. Sandoz announced that it had acquired the specialty generic injectables business of EBEWE Pharma for $1.2 billion. EBEWE's...

Watson Pharmaceuticals.(Supplier News)(Gelnique launched)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Watson Pharmaceuticals has launched what it calls the first and only topical gel for overactive bladder. The Corona, Calif.-based drug maker announced the launch of Gelnique (oxybutynin chloride) gel in the 10% strength for the treatment of OAB...

Ranbaxy.(Supplier News)(Ranbaxy Laboratories Ltd. acquired Ochoa Laboratories Limited)(briefs)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Indian drug maker Ranbaxy announced that it had acquired the trademarks, marketing rights and product dossiers for the entire dermatological and lifestyle product range of New Delhi, India-based Ochoa Labs. Ranbaxy said the products commanded...

Taro Pharmaceutical Industries.(Supplier News)(briefs)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Taro Pharmaceutical Industries announced that its Canadian manufacturing site received FDA approval to manufacture sulfacetamide sodium lotion in the 10% strength. Klaron had sales of $15 million in the 12 months ended March 31, according...

Impax Labs'.(Supplier News)(Impax Laboratories Inc.)(drug approval)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... The agency approved Impax Labs' acarbose tablets in the 25-mg, 50-mg and 100-mg strengths. Cobalt Labs and Roxane Labs also make generic versions of the drug.

E.F. Bavis and Associates.(Supplier News)(Captive Carrier TransTrax)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Retail pharmacies that deliver prescriptions to drive-through customers via pneumatic tube have a more environmentally friendly option. E.F. Bavis and Associates, a company that manufactures drive-through equipment for retail pharmacies, banks...

Walgreens, Microsoft partner on new online tools.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
June 29, 2009... Deerfield, III. -- Powerful pharmacy retailers continue to link up with software and communications giants to open new windows for Americans into their own health records and Internet-based health-and-wellness information. CVS, Walgreens,...

HealthVault extends reach with PDX, Rx.com alliance.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
June 29, 2009... Fort Worth, Texas -- Expanding the online informational portals available to patients, PDX and Rx.com have forged a new partnership with software giant Microsoft to bring prescription data within easy reach of Microsoft HealthVault users. The...

Congressional leaders turn out for NCPA conference.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(National Community Pharmacists Association)(Conference news)
June 29, 2009... Washington -- In what has become an annual pilgrimage, 400 independent pharmacy owners converged last month in the nation's capitol to plea for greater recognition of pharmacy's crucial role in the fast-changing healthcare system. The occasion:...

Medco report shows growth in specialty Rx.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Franklin Lakes, N.J. -- Consumers have been switching en masse to generic and OTC drugs to cope with difficult economic conditions, but growth in drugs used to treat complex illnesses and health conditions has helped push branded drug spending...

FDA honors APhA vet John Gans.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Food and Drug Administration)(American Pharmacists Association)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Washington -- The Food and Drug Administration cited veteran pharmacy leader John Gans early this month for his work on behalf of the pharmacy profession and the FDA. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Gans, who has led the American Pharmacists...

Dean honored at University of Md.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(University of Maryland School of Pharmacy)(David Knapp)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] College Park, Md. -- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy dean David Knapp posed next to his life-sized portrait with painter Lisa Egeli. The school honored Knapp with the portrait, to be hung in 2010, marking...

Drug importation issues spark concern--again.(CHAIN PHARMACY)
June 29, 2009... Alexandria, Va. -- The controversy over allowing Americans to directly import prescription medicines from Canada and other countries has lain relatively dormant over the past year or more, as other, more pressing issues--such as the economic...

Study: more than 50% of patients would split pills to save money.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Survey)
June 29, 2009... Minneapolis -- If patient behavior over the last year is anything to go by, one of the biggest casualties of the economic crisis is medication compliance. According to a national poll released last month sponsored by health insurer...

McKesson to oversee vaccine reserve, hold conference.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(Conference notes)
June 29, 2009... San Francisco -- The federal government is calling on McKesson Corp. to store and supply the nation's strategic reserve of seasonal influenza vaccines. Under a contract signed with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, McKesson will...

NCPA boosts legal, policy team as vet Rector nears retirement.(CHAIN PHARMACY)(National Community Pharmacists Association)(John Rector)
June 29, 2009... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Building management expertise in government affairs, communications and legal activities, the National Community Pharmacists Association this month added three new senior-level support staffers, as longtime general counsel...

Bayhill Therapeutics.(Supplier News)(license agreement with Genentech for developing BHT-3021 )(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Bayhill Therapeutics announced its exclusive worldwide license agreement for the development and potential commercialization of BHT-3021 with Genentech. BHT-3021 is Bayhill's DNA-based antigen immuno-therapy currently in a phase one/two...

KV Pharmaceutical Co.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... St. Louis-based KV Pharmaceutical Co. announced that it had entered a settlement agreement with Stamford, Conn.-based Purdue Pharma in a patent infringement lawsuit that Purdue filed against KV regarding the painkiller OxyContin. Under the...

Par Pharmaceuticals.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... Generic drug maker Par Pharmaceuticals has begun shipments of a generic drug for treating osteoporosis. Par's calcitonin-salmon nasal spray is used to treat postmenopausal osteoporosis in women more than five years after menopause. The...

Roxane Labs'.(Supplier News)(Roxane Laboratories Inc.)(drug approval)(Brief article)
June 29, 2009... The FDA has given tentative approval to Roxane Labs' letrozole tablets, a generic drug for treating breast cancer. The drug, in the 2.5-mg strength, is a generic version of Novartis' Femara. Femara had global sales of $1.13 billion in 2008,...

'Downturn Generation' adopts frugal OTC shopping habits.(Over the Counter)(Survey)(Statistical data)
June 29, 2009... Over-the-counter medicines may be somewhat recession proof--especially as more consumers continue to take a detour from their doctors' offices to the self care aisles in an effort to save--but the economy is still negatively impacting the...

Pharmacies provide preventative products, information regarding the swine flu.(Over the Counter)(Survey)
June 29, 2009... CHICAGO -- Almost half of Americans (45%) are not concerned about getting a contagious disease, such as the novel H1N1 virus, according to a new consumer survey conducted by Information Resources Inc. However, that doesn't mean Americans...

The new buzz word in intimacy health: Tim Cleary, Durex Consumer Products.(Q&A)(Interview)
June 29, 2009... There's still one more incremental piece that could be added to the burgeoning intimacy health category--personal massagers. Intimacy health as a whole--not including supplements--is up 10.9%, reaching $402.2 million in sales across food, drug...