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February 23, 2011
Amid counterfeit product warning, Biotab recalls two lots of Extenze

Biotab Nutraceuticals on Tuesday initiated a voluntary recall of two lots of Extenze nutritional supplement tablets.

February 23, 2011
Caraco, Sun to merge

Generic drug maker Caraco Pharmaceutical Industries will merge with Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Caraco said Tuesday.

February 23, 2011
Consumer confidence at a three-year high

The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index reached 70.4 in February, a three-year high from February 2008, thanks to growing optimism about the short-term future.

February 23, 2011
CVS/pharmacy supports UNCF's initiatives

CVS/pharmacy and the United Negro College Fund, a minority education organization, are teaming up to celebrate Black History Month and promote education in the retailer's stores nationwide.

February 23, 2011
CVS/pharmacy's Just the Basics line makes debut

As expected, CVS/pharmacy officially has introduced a new line of store-brand products called Just the Basics, which is comprised of household essentials. As previously reported by Drug Store News, the retailer unveiled plans to launch the new line during its 2010 analyst day in October.

February 23, 2011
Forest to acquire Clinical Data

Drug maker Forest Labs plans to acquire the developer of a recently approved antidepressant.

February 23, 2011
Gilead to acquire Calistoga

Drug maker Gilead Sciences plans to buy out a privately owned Seattle company that makes treatments for cancer and inflammatory diseases, Gilead said Tuesday.

February 23, 2011
Health Mart recognized as a J.D. Power 2011 Customer Service Champion

Health Mart, McKesson’s network of more than 2,700 independently owned pharmacies, on Tuesday announced that the franchise was recognized in the J.D. Power "2011 Customer Service Champions" report.

February 23, 2011
Honey Naturals employs social media on competitive product exchange

Honey Naturals last week started offering parents a free bottle of Zarbee’s children’s cough syrup in exchange for a Facebook photo of them discarding a competitive brand of cough syrup.

February 23, 2011
Jemma Kidd Make Up School collection to debut on QVC

Jemma Kidd Make Up School is slated to debut on QVC on March 4, offering on-air tips and step-by-step instructions for professional application.

February 23, 2011
Joe Mauer named latest Head & Shoulders brand ambassador

Procter & Gamble's Head & Shoulders brand has welcomed Minnesota Twins All-Star catcher Joe Mauer as its newest brand ambassador.

February 23, 2011
Kroger promotes two finance executives

Kroger on Wednesday announced the appointment of Cindy Holmes to director of investor relations and Carin Fike to director and assistant treasurer. Both changes will be effective March 6.

February 23, 2011
N.J. governor: Changing Medicaid Rx will help save $41 million

A group representing the nation's pharmacy benefit managers is responding to a proposal made by New Jersey governor Chris Christie that seeks to modernize the state's Medicaid program.

February 23, 2011
New gluten-free soft pretzel from Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels hits retail

Kim & Scott's Gourmet Pretzels has introduced a new soft pretzel for gluten-free consumers.

February 23, 2011
Onglyza gets label update

The makers behind a popular Type 2 diabetes treatment have included data from two clinical studies in an update to the drug's prescribing information.

February 23, 2011
Paul Davis joins HRG

A premier marketing and research firm for the retail consumer healthcare industry announced that it has appointed a new business development manager.

February 23, 2011
Perma Brands launches Razorpit

Perma Brands, a developer and distributor of personal care, beauty, bath and gift items in North America, is bringing to the U.S. market the Danish-designed Razorpit, which is a product designed to extend the life of a razor blade.

February 23, 2011
POI to host summit for supplier, retail executives

The Promotion Optimization Institute will be hosting its Trade Promotion Optimization Summit here from March 13 to 15. It’s a three-day educational seminar for both supplier and retail executives responsible for pricing, trade marketing, sales and operations planning, merchandising and promotions.

February 23, 2011
Report: North Dakota pharmacy ownership bill defeated

A House bill that would have paved the path for chain and big-box pharmacy retailers to set up shop in North Dakota was rejected on Tuesday, according to a local news report.

February 23, 2011
SleepRight adds nasal breathe aids to lineup

Splintek Health Products recently launched its SleepRight nasal breathe aide — a snore-relieving product entry into the nasal strip category that retails for a suggested price of $11.99.

February 23, 2011
Study: Amphetamine use could pose Parkinson's disease risk

Use of amphetamines could increase the risk of Parkinson’s disease, according to a new study.

February 23, 2011
Study: Hemoglobin A1C may not effectively diagnose kids with diabetes

A convenient blood-glucose test commonly used to diagnose diabetes and prediabetes may not be the best way to diagnose children, according to a new study.

February 23, 2011
Vita-K Professional line now includes treatments for deep facial lines, crow's feet

Freeman Beauty's Vita-K Professional line is expanding to now include Vita-K Professional deep facial lines and Vita-K Professional crow's feet treatments.

February 23, 2011
Wegmans commits to maintaining prices amid rising food costs

Escalating food costs may have a firm grip on consumers' wallets, but one retailer is promising "to keep prices low and [its] quality and service high."

February 22, 2011
Aimee Mullins tapped as latest L'Oréal Paris global ambassador

L'Oréal Paris has named Aimee Mullins, athlete, fashion model and actress, as its newest global ambassador.

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