Drug Store News articles from November 2006

Drug Store News archives from November 2006

Hail to the chief: Bush stumps for Part D at CVS.(News)
November 6, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Fresh off a morning Medicare roundtable discussion at the Department of Health and Human Services, VS chairman, president and chief executive officer Torn Ryan escorted President George W. Bush and HHS secretary Mike Leavitt on...

Big-box peers play pricing, poker, as Wal-Mart raises generics stakes.(News)
November 6, 2006... BENTONVILLE, Ark. -- Wal-Mart Stores' aggressive generic drug pricing blitzkrieg is a welcome break to some of its customers and a gauntlet thrown in front of its pharmacy competitors. But is the discount program a real threat to chain and...

CCA emerges as face, voice of booming retail clinic industry.(News)(Convenient Care Association)
November 6, 2006... PHILADELPHIA -- Last month, 12 of the nation's largest in-store clinics teamed together to form the Convenient Care Association, with a mission to promote the standard of care delivered at retail clinics. Currently, there are more than 200...

Rx speaks up; Bob Hannan Interim president and chief executive officer of NACDS.(Q&A)(National Association of Chain Drug Stores)(Interview)
November 6, 2006... Drug Store News conducted this exclusive interview with Bob Hannan during the NCPA annual meeting Oct. 10 in Las Vegas. Drug Store News: In your second go-round as interim chief of NACDS, you've obviously taken a very activist role, and...

New strides for Rite Aid diabetes campaign.(News)
November 6, 2006... Rite Aid introduced several initiatives to its diabetes platform this fall, including smart cards in its stores and an "America's Walk for Diabetes" fundraising campaign that coupled Rite Aid pharmacists with their patients to help fight...

Duane Reade to add in-store LabCorp test labs.(Duane Reade Holding Corp.)(Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- The firestorm of in-store clinics at retail not only continues to strengthen, but is transforming as Duane Reade now plans to open medical testing labs in select stores over the next few months. Through an exclusive agreement...

Giant Eagle catches the fever, matches Meijer's free drug offer--and then some.(Supermarket Rx News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... PITTSBURGH -- Just two days after Meijer announced it would provide seven antibiotics free of charge to prescription holders, Giant Eagle, on Oct 25, began testing a program that offered the same seven antibiotics and four prescription cough...

Kroger tests language interpretation service.(Supermarket Rx News)(Language Access Network Inc.)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Kroger has launched a limited test in two states of an innovative, video-based interpretation service for its non-English-speaking pharmacy customers. The supermarket giant signed an agreement with Language Access Network...

Spartan stores picks up D&W Rx operations from PrairieStone.(Supermarket Rx News)(D&W Fresh Market )
November 6, 2006... GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. -- Spartan Stores has entered an asset purchase agreement with PrairieStone Pharmacy to acquire certain pharmacy operating assets, including inventory and prescription files of the PrairieStone pharmacies currently operating...

Giant outfits 13 acquired Clemens stores with new banner.(Supermarket Rx News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... CARLISLE, Pa. -- Of the 14 Clemens Market stores purchased in September by Giant Food Stores, last month the Carlisle, Pa.-based company converted 13 to the Giant banner. Gone was any hint of the Clemens brand, save perhaps the shadow of the...

Pharmaca ready to ramp up expansion.(Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy)
November 6, 2006... BOULDER, Colo. -- Six years after opening its first store, Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy is ready to expand at a rapid clip, with more than 20 openings planned over the next 18 months. Among the first on deck in the relatively rapid-fire series...

Nanotechnology gets FDA perusal.(News)
November 6, 2006... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Food and Drug Administration last month hosted a meeting to explore protocols in regulating what is fast becoming a new industry--nanotechnology. Nanotechnology is the ability to measure, see, manipulate and manufacture...

Costco to match $4 generics price as Rx sales continue to rise.(Costco Wholesale Corp.)
November 6, 2006... ISSAQUAH, Wash. -- Costco's fast-growing pharmacy division reported another year of strong sales for fiscal 2006 with a 14 percent increase in sales. Costco also announced that it's matching Wal-Mart's price on $4 generic drugs, and even...

AHBAI 25th anniversary founders Gala Banquet.(Making the Scene)
November 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATIONS OMITTED] Caption: The American Health & Beauty Aids Institute's past chairmen: Joe Dudley of Dudley Products, Bernard Bronner of Bronner Bros, Lucky White of Kizure Professional Products, Frank Davie of Global Beauty...

CVS 'goes yard' for kids.(Making the Scene)(CVS Pharmacy Inc.)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Dr. Laurie Glader of Children's Hospital Boston, Eileen Howard Dunn of CVS/pharmacy, Wally the Green Monster, Grace and Chuckle Higgins and Jonathan Papelbon of the Boston Red Sox at a Fenway Park ceremony,...

NCPA 108th Annual Convention.(Making the Scene)
November 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Barry Jacobs and William Seitzinger of Keystone Pharmacy Alliance

Energizer bunny van hits the road.(Making the Scene)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Energizer gave its support this fall to breast cancer patients and survivors who participated in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure. Throughout Breast Cancer Awareness Month, in October, Energizer...

Longs Drug Stores.(appointment of Brian McAndrews as )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... WALNUT CREEK, Calif. -- Longs Drug Stores has tapped former CVS executive Brian McAndrews to serve as vice president of real estate, succeeding Timothy Hansen. McAndrews reports to Steve McCann, executive vice president and chief financial...

Walgreens.(appointment of Laura Merten as director )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Walgreens last month promoted Laura Merten, current director of Walgreens Health Services legal department and Walgreens privacy officer, to divisional vice president. In addition, Susan Thoss has been promoted from...

General Merchandise Distributors Council.(appointment of Keith Wypyszynski as vice president )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. -- The General Merchandise Distributors Council has appointed Keith Wypyszynski vice president of business development and chief member officer. In his new role, Wypyszynski will be responsible for developing and...

Wild Oats.(appointments)(Wild Oats Markets Inc)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... BOULDER, Colo. -- Natural and organic foods retailer Wild Oats named chairman Gregory Mays as the company's interim chief executive officer, following the resignation of Perry Odak. Mays, who will remain chairman of the board, will assume...

Johnson & Johnson.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)(retirement of Robert Darretta)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. -- Johnson & Johnson's vice chairman of the board and chief financial officer, Robert Darretta, will retire in early 2007 after 38 years of service. Dominic Caruso, vice president of J&J's Group Finance organization,...

New York--several industry executives were featured on this year's Fortune list of the 50 most powerful women in business.(PEOPLE IN THE NEWS)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... NEW YORK -- Several industry executives were featured on this year's Fortune list of the 50 most powerful women in business. Ranked No. 1 is Indra Nooyi, PepsiCo chief executive officer. Ranked 10th is Susan Arnold, vice chairwoman, beauty...

Roche to promote flu education with 'Happy Feet'.(News)(Roche Holding Ltd. to educate consumers through ads in Warner Bros.'s movie)
November 6, 2006... In one of the first major cross-promotions between a movie studio and pharmaceutical company, Roche is teaming with Warner Bros. to educate consumers about the cold- and-flu season through ads for the upcoming theatrical film "Happy Feet." ...

Retail medical clinics: issues for consideration.(Opinion)
November 6, 2006... The increases in high-deductible health insurance plans and health savings accounts catalyzed by federal tax incentives, and an ever growing un- or underinsured public, have contributed to increased out-of-pocket health care expenditures. These...

Integrating POP materials delivers better customer experience.(Opinion)(point-of-purchase)
November 6, 2006... Like all retailers, drug stores are focused on enhancing the store experience for the customer--but often with a smaller store footprint. Because of this, cluttered, multi-message displays of the past have given way to the need for clearer...

Pharmacy more than 'good deal' on price.(Opinion)(Letter to the editor)
November 6, 2006... To the Editor: I would like to comment on your recent Drug Store News editorial entitled "Wal-Mart's $4 Generic Solution Pretty Darn Good deal'." As a 40-year veteran of this industry, I strongly support competition among pharmacies. It's...

For Brooks-Eckerd, Rite Aid is the 'right place'.
November 6, 2006... While some industry sources may view the Rite Aid acquisition of Brooks-Eckerd as a sad reminder of industry consolidation and others perhaps question the logic behind a highly leveraged company paying a premium for a chain that has its share...

Rite Aid ready to roll out four-part integration plan.(acquired Brooks-Eckerd stores )
November 6, 2006... Once Rite Aid's acquisition of 1,858 Brooks and Eckerd locations is complete, management will waste no time in integrating the stores--which have suffered from slower-than-expected sales growth, especially at the front end--into Rite Aid. ...

Jean Coutu Group benefits from Rite Aid deal.(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... While the deal enables Rite Aid to grow to a chain of more than 5,000 stores and nearly $27 billion in sales virtually overnight--reaching a scale comparable to rivals Walgreens and CVS, at least in terms of store count--for The Jean Coutu...

Redesigned pharmacy highlights Wal-Mart's first Atlanta Supercenter.(Chain Pharmacy)(Wal-Mart Stores Inc. opens Supercenter)
November 6, 2006... ATLANTA -- With appropriate fanfare and a big nod to the local community activists it spent months wooing on behalf of the project, Wal-Mart unveiled its first Supercenter within the city limits of Atlanta Oct. 18. The 150,000-square-foot...

NCPA leaders assert independents' role.(Chain Pharmacy)(National Community Pharmacists Association back independent pharmacy owners )
November 6, 2006... LAS VEGAS -- Independent pharmacy owners are beset by threats and by people seeking "to further commoditize community pharmacy and marginalize community pharmacists," according to the head of the National Community Pharmacists Association. But...

Drug makers see growing market as adult ADHD gains attention.(Chain Pharmacy)(Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)
November 6, 2006... The cellphone buzzes, the landline rings and the e-mail bleeps. Assistants bring messages, spouses have questions, children require attention and the car needs to be taken into maintenance. Sound familiar? This information overload is...

Pipeline fills with ADHD drugs.(Chain Pharmacy)(attention deficit hyperactivity disorder)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... With the growing numbers of adults and children being diagnosed with ADHD there s more need for drugs to treat the condition. The next drug likely to appear on the market is Shire Pharmaceuticals' NRP104 (lidexamfetamine dimeslate, also...

Merck's.(Supplier News)(Merck & Company Inc. gets approval for diabetes drugs)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... The approval of Merck's Januvia tablets is the first in a new class of diabetes drugs known as DDP-4 inhibitors. The FDA approved the drug, sitagliptin pnosphate, last month, as part of this class that enhances the body's own ability to lower...

Sepracor.(Supplier News)(Sepracor Inc. gets FDA approval for inhaled medication)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... The Food and Drug Administration has approved an NDA for Brovana (arformoterol tartrate) Inhalation Solution 15 micrograms for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The drug, from Sepracor, is a long-term, twice-daily maintenance treatment for...

Berlex.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... The Food and Drug Administration has approved Yaz (3 mg drospirenone/20 micrograms ethinyl estradiol) from Berlex as the first and only oral contraceptive for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in women. The drug was...

PharmaCare, SureScripts agree on data sharing for physicians.(Chain Pharmacy)
November 6, 2006... LINCOLN, R.I. -- In a move that could accelerate adoption of electronic prescribing, CVS' PharmaCare pharmacy benefit management subsidiary has struck an agreement with the SureScripts e-prescribing service provide that will give participating...

Study: docs far behind in e-Rx usage.(Chain Pharmacy)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... WASHINGTON -- Wonder why adoption of a national electronic prescribing and electronic health record system is taking so long? A new study provides the answer: fewer than 1-in-10 physicians are using "fully operational" automation systems that...

Sexual healing: Deahai Guo, Ansell Healthcare.(Q&A)(Interview)
November 6, 2006... The dietary supplement side of male performance enhancers received a jolt of credibility late last year when Ansell Healthcare launched its line of Sustain for Men, a supplement featuring the natural vasoconstrictor l'arginine. Drug Store News...

Despite steady sales, anti-itch category may have yet to scratch the surface.(OTC/Natural Health)
November 6, 2006... With the introduction of Zanfel in 2002, retailers and suppliers alike arrived at the conclusion that the anti-itch category--specifically treatments for poison ivy, poison oak and poison sumac--was by no means price sensitive. Zanfel launched...

Vaporizing coughs and colds.(WHAT'S HOT)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... As cough and cold season heats up this year, don't be surprised if customers are picking up more vaporizing solutions along with their traditional phenylephrine- or pseudoephedrine-based could remedies. It was a hot category last year with the...

Family planning takes a new perspective.(OTC/Natural Health)
November 6, 2006... Simply put, family planning is becoming less and less a brown-bag category, where customers furtively hand over a box of condoms to the cashier in the hopes that there won't be any price checks necessary. Indeed, the category also is...

ECRM conference full of innovation, new products.(OTC/Natural Health)
November 6, 2006... FORT WORTH, Texas -- There were certainly many new products to come out of the ECRM Analgesics, Digestives and Allergy conference held here last month. Bayer Healthcare is making waves in the analgesic aisles with a troika of new...

Wellmedix.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Wellmedix lineup AcheAway Therapeutic Health)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Wellmedix is bringing its AcheAway Therapeutic Health products to the mass market for the first time, the company announced recently. The lineup includes three SKUs--all retailing for a suggested $19.95 on the company's Web site--a pain...

Boehringer Ingelheim.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Following the announcement that Chattem would assume control of five brands being sold by Johnson & Johnson and Pfrizer Consumer, Boehringer Ingelheim last month said it would pick up the rights to Zantac, representing the Nos. 3 and 8 antacid...

In what many are calling a defensive measure against the prospective Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer deal, GlaxoSmithKline last month added to its product portfolio with its agreement to purchase CNS, the manufacturer of Breathe Right nasal strips and FiberChoice dietary fiber supplements.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... In what many are calling a defensive measure against the prospective Johnson & Johnson/Pfizer deal, GlaxoSmithKline last month added to its product portfolio with its agreement to purchase CNS, the manufacturer of Breathe Right nasal strips and...

Novartis Pharmaceuticals.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Zaditor, indicated for the temporary prevention of itchy eyes due to allergic conjunctivitis, was approved for OTC sale last month, Novartis Pharmaceuticals reported. While most OTC products provide up to 4 hours of short-term relief,...

Schering-Plough Healthcare last month entered into an agreement with Santarus to market Zegerid, an immediate-release OTC omeprazole.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Schering-Plough Healthcare last month entered into an agreement with Santarus to market Zegerid, an immediate-release OTC omeprazole. By contrast, Prilosec OTC, the No. 10TC heartburn remedy, is a delayed-release omeprazole product. The...

The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration, working with government agencies in Mexico and Canada, last month launched a drive to stop deceptive Internet advertisements and sales of products misrepresented as cures or treatments for diabetes.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... The Federal Trade Commission and the Food and Drug Administration, working with government agencies in Mexico and Canada, last month launched a drive to stop deceptive Internet advertisements and sales of products misrepresented as cures or...

GlaxoSmithKline.(Supplier News)(funds University of Connecticut's survey, seeks approval for weight loss drug)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... A new survey released by the, University of Connecticut s Center for Survey Research & Analysis was presented last month at the 2006 Annual Scientific Meeting of NAASO, the Obesity Society. The survey, funded by GlaxoSmithKline, found that many...

Natrol in October bought the U.S. rights to the Promensil and Trinovin brands from Novogen Limited, an Australian-based biotechnology company.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Natrol in October bought the U.S. rights to the Promensil and Trinovin brands from Novogen Limited, an Australian-based biotechnology company. "This acquisition expands Natrol's product reach and capabilities with extensive science that...

Toting fashion: PJ Brice, Allegro Mfg.(Dialogue with PJ Brice)(Interview)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... As retailers prepare for 2007, cosmetic storage bags is one segment not to let fall by the wayside. Consumers' taste and expectations continue to grow increasingly sophisticated--paving the way for higher sales of those bags with on-trend...

Manufacturers bank on sex appeal, feminine looks to lift 2007 sales.(Beauty Care)
November 6, 2006... Looking to bolster sales in the cosmetics aisle, some manufacturers are looking to turn up the sex appeal, while others are focusing on femininity. According to Euromonitor International, sales of color cosmetics--including eyes, lips,...

Rockin' better oral hygiene.(WHAT'S HOT)(Tiger Electronics introduced Tooth Tunes)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... In an effort to promote better brushing habits among children, Tiger Electronics, a division of Hasbro, has introduced a line of singing toothbrushes called Tooth Tunes. The toothbrushes feature a single chip of music embedded in the...

Mineral makeup makes move at mass.(Beauty Care)
November 6, 2006... Mineral makeup--which is said to be good for sensitive skin, an anti-inflammatory and free of harsh ingredients--is far from new, but it has become all the rage in beauty as shoppers grow increasingly concerned with what they put on their skin....

Innovation peps up ho-hum beauty segments.(Beauty Care)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... The cosmetics and toiletries industry is riding a five-year high as consumers gravitate toward innovative products; premium offerings, especially those with anti-aging properties; and gender-specific brands, according to a recent report from an...

Pacific Shaving Co.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Pacific Shaving Co. is promoting its All Natural Shaving Oil, which is ideal for sensitive skin. According to the company, with the All Natural Shaving Oil, there is no need for pre-shave or aftershave. It is infused with such ingredients as...

Colgate-Palmolive.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Colgate-Palmolive has unveiled an ad for Colgate Total featuring actress Brooke Shields. The new TV spot, dubbed "Healthy Mouth," began airing in October. Shields, who first debuted in a print ad for Colgate in the 1970s, shares in the TV...

Celebrities Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have teamed up with eFashion Solutions, an e-commerce systems and service provider, to launch a Web store offering the mary-kateandashley brand cosmetics, fragrance, accessories, apparel and home goods.(Supplier News)(eFashion Solutions)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Celebrities Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen have teamed up with eFashion Solutions, an e-commerce systems and service provider, to launch a Web store offering the mary-kateandashley brand cosmetics, fragrance, accessories, apparel and home goods....

Johnson & Johnson, whose brands include Neutrogena, has filed a lawsuit against L'Oreal over promotional materials for L'Oreal's new Anthelios SX sunscreen moisturizer.(Supplier News)(Brief article)(Case overview)
November 6, 2006... Johnson & Johnson, whose brands include Neutrogena, has filed a lawsuit against L'Oreal over promotional materials for L'Oreal's new Anthelios SX sunscreen moisturizer. According to published reports, the suit, filed in federal court in...

Maybelline.(Supplier News)(Maybelline New York Hispanic celebrity )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Maybelline New York has tapped Colombian actress Danna Garcia as its newest Hispanic celebrity spokesperson. She joins the brand's arsenal of famous faces, including Christy Turlington, Erin Wasson and Adriana Lima. Garcia will be featured...

Retailers see smaller as better in toy aisles.(General Merchandise)
November 6, 2006... Some of the most popular toys out this fall and coming next spring are low-priced and small enough to fit in your pocket. New lines of miniature dolls, toys and play sets will be hot items during the holidays and into 2007. Mattel has a...

Lyrical life lessons.(WHAT'S HOT)(Laughing Owl Music and Media)
November 6, 2006... Educators have agreed that the most natural way for children to learn is through play, and Laughing Owl Music and Media has launched MusicTalking: About Goals and Values, a national award-winning CD and pocket-sized companion guide. Parents can...

Fox Home Entertainment.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Fox Home Entertainment is launching "Strawberry Shortcake Cooking up Fun" Nov. 14, with "Miracle on 34th Street" and O Henry's "Full House" following on Nov. 21. The Strawberry Shortcake DVD is packaged with a 12-page cookbook filled with...

Staedtler.(Supplier News)(Staedtler introduced wedge-shaped pink eraser)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Staedtler introduced a unique wedge-shaped pink eraser with beveled ends for greater accuracy. It also is smudge-free. The suggested retail price is 49 cents or 98 cents for a two-pack blistercard. The company also introduced the Geo Tools set...

Warner Home Video.(Supplier News)("Unforgiven" and "The Searchers")(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Warner Home Video introduced "Unforgiven" and "The Searchers" on its first BD50 discs, incorporating new technology with double the capacity of currently available Blu-ray discs. Also making their debut were "The Phantom of the Opera" on...

3M Co.(Executive News)(appointment of James Mahan, John Woodworth and Jay Ihlenfeld)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... 3M Co. announced Oct. 10 several management changes. James Mahan, senior vice president of corporate supply chain operations, announced that he will retire Dec. 1 after 37 years of service to the company. John Woodworth has been...

AnheuserBusch.(Supplier News)(Anheuser-Busch Companies Inc. introduce Acai )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... AnheuserBusch introduced the 180 Blue with Acai energy drink, the first energy drink packaged by a major beverage company in the United States to contain the acai berry. The acai berry, discovered in Brazil, is rich in B vitamins, minerals,...

Harley-Davidson is teaming up with ConAgra Foods, makers of Slim Jim beef jerky, to introduce a signature beef jerky product.(Supplier News)(Harley-Davidson partnership with ConAgra Foods)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Harley-Davidson is teaming up with ConAgra Foods, makers of Slim Jim beef jerky, to introduce a signature beef jerky product. The thick slices of smoked lean steak will be available in teryaki, pepper and original flavors in 3.25-ounce packs...

Guylian Chocolate.(Supplier News)(Guylian Chocolate)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Guylian Chocolate introduced a 70 percent extra dark, no-sugar-added chocolate bar. The candy is manufactured in Belgium with maltitol, a sugar-substitute derived from natural grains. A long mixing of the chocolate creates a bar that tastes...

Webb Candy.(Supplier News)(Webb Candy introduced Hiya brand )(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Webb Candy, a Minnesota-based candy company, has introduced its Hiya brand liquid mints, gum saucers, lip balm and breath spray. The sugar-free, zero-calorie mints are available in five flavors--cinnamon, wintergeen, spearmint, pepper mint,...

Bravo! Foods International.(Supplier News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Bravo! Foods International, under a trademark licensing agreement with General Mills Marketing, will introduce Franken Berry Slammers and Boo Berry Slammers flavored milk at retail as early as November. The blueberry- and strawberry-flavored...

Retailers offer alternative snack foods to keep up with healthful-eating trends.(Consumables)
November 6, 2006... The snack food category is becoming a balancing act for retailers. They need to attract consumers to more healthful snacks without severely cannibalizing sales of the traditional, not-so-healthful fare. Snack food giants Frito-Lay and Kraft...

Negative-calorie cocktail.(WHAT'S HOT)(Zero-calorie drinks Enviga)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... Zero-calorie drinks used to be enough, but consumers soon will have a beverage option that can help them drink the calories away. Beverage Partners Worldwide, a joint venture of Nestle and Coca-Cola, will roll out in January 2007 Enviga, a...

MinuteClinic partners with Humana.(News)(Brief article)
November 6, 2006... MINNEAPOLIS -- MinuteClinic, a subsidiary of CVS Corp., has partnered with Humana so now Humana members who visit a MinuteClinic health care center will pay the office visit co-pay indicted by their plans. Minneapolis-based MinuteClinic,...