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March 10, 2011
Smucker's introduces new Snack'n Waffles

Smucker's has introduced an on-the-go, heat-and-eat breakfast treat.

March 10, 2011
Stride taps Shaun White as spokesman

The ridiculously long-lasting gum has tapped a snowboarding and skateboarding champion to serve as the brand's spokesman.

March 10, 2011
Under PEPFAR, Matrix Labs gets OK to sell zidovudine tablets

A subsidiary of Mylan has won approval to sell a generic drug for HIV and AIDS in developing countries under the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief.

March 9, 2011
CVS Caremark declares quarterly dividend

CVS Caremark's board of directors has approved a quarterly dividend of 12.5 cents per share.

March 9, 2011
DiabetesMine launches 2011 design challenge

An informational and community website for people with diabetes has kicked off its fourth annual design challenge, a Web-based competition that calls for fresh ideas for new devices, Web applications or other instruments designed to help people live better with the disease.

March 9, 2011
Former Leiner Health executive dies

Retired Leiner Health SVP marketing Bob LaFerriere, 62, passed Feb. 4 from multiple myeloma, according to reports.

March 9, 2011
FRS Healthy Energy to launch two new formulas

FRS Healthy Energy on Tuesday announced the launch of new Healthy Protein and Healthy Energy formulas to be shipped in April.

March 9, 2011
Giant to open Feasterville, Pa., store

Giant Food Stores plans to open a new store near Philadelphia on March 16, the Carlisle, Pa.-based Royal Ahold banner said.

March 9, 2011
HDMA salutes Cardinal Health executive with award

The Healthcare Distribution Management Association on Tuesday honored Neil Warren of Cardinal Health with its Distribution Management Award for Career Achievement.

March 9, 2011
Inter Parfums reports Q4 sales

Fourth-quarter net sales for Inter Parfums experienced a slight decline to $11.2 million, compared with $112.9 million in the year-ago period.

March 9, 2011
Kashi introduces new fruity cereal products

Kashi announced the launch of its Berry Blossoms cereal and cherry-vanilla cereal bars.

March 9, 2011
Lilly head continues call for medical innovation

Eli Lilly leader John Lechleiter has become something of an evangelist for medical innovation lately. On Wednesday, the Lilly chairman, president and CEO spoke to the U.S./Japan Business Council in Tokyo to call for changes and policies in the biopharmaceutical industry that encourage innovation, or “reinventing invention,” as he called it.

March 9, 2011
Merck seeks FDA approval for Saflutan

The Food and Drug Administration has accepted an approval application from Merck for a drug to treat eye diseases, Merck said Wednesday.

March 9, 2011
NACDS resumes ad campaign promoting role of pharmacy

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has resumed its paid advertising campaign promoting the role of pharmacy in the healthcare delivery system.

March 9, 2011
NACDS, NCPA express support of 'swipe fee' reform

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association on Tuesday urged Congress to permit the Federal Reserve Board to expedite the implementation of an amendment to the financial-reform legislation.

March 9, 2011
NCPA emphasizes Dispose My Meds program during Patient Safety Awareness Week

In line with Patient Safety Awareness Week, which began Sunday, the National Community Pharmacists Association is encouraging patients to properly dispose of their expired or unused medications safely and effectively.

March 9, 2011
NCPA's Jaeger responds to federal report identifying Medicare Part D overpayments

A report by the Department of Health and Human Services' Office of Inspector General found that beneficiary premiums in the Medicare Part D prescription drug program are higher than than they should be, due to overpayments to plan sponsors, including pharmacy benefit managers.

March 9, 2011
New bill looks to crack down on Rx theft, receives support from PSM

Sens. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y.; Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va.; Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn.; and Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, introduced new legislation that seeks to curb prescription drug theft through strengthened penalties and additional tools for law enforcement.

March 9, 2011
P&G's Christopher de Lapuente heads to Sephora

The president of Procter & Gamble's global hair care business is taking on a new role at Sephora.

March 9, 2011
Prestige preparing big pediatric cough-cold splash

You can expect to see quite a bit of co-promotional activity between PediaCare and Little Remedies in the 2011-2012 cough-cold season, Prestige Brands president and CEO Matthew Mannelly told investors Wednesday morning at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2011 Consumer Conference held here.

March 9, 2011
Publix declares annual dividend

Publix's board of directors has approved an annual cash dividend of common stock, which will be payable and mailed June 1.

March 9, 2011
Purdue offers grant to fund Fla. Rx monitoring program

Drug maker Purdue Pharma is giving a $1 million grant to the state of Florida to help fund the state’s prescription drug monitoring program, the company said Wednesday.

March 9, 2011
Pyott steps in as Allergan's president

Allergan reappointed David Pyott as president earlier this week, adding to his role as chairman and CEO. Pyott will succeed Michael Ball, who has accepted the position of CEO at Hospira, a specialty pharmaceutical and medication delivery company, Allergan reported.

March 9, 2011
Solazyme's Algenist line coming to Sephora, QVC

Solazyme will launch its anti-aging skin care line through distribution at Sephora and QVC.

March 9, 2011
Survey: NACo Rx discount cardholders save bundles

Patients that participated in a prescription discount card program created by the National Association of Counties saved more than $107 million on their medications in 2010, a new survey released by CVS Caremark and NACo found.

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