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March 24, 2011
NCPA, healthcare groups recommend CMS delay 'short cycle' rule

In a letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, the National Community Pharmacists Association and 20 healthcare groups expressed their concerns over the proposed Medicare Part D long-term care “short cycle” rule.

March 24, 2011
Novo Nordisk says Levemir is effective in treating young Type 1 diabetes patients

Novo Nordisk said new data showed that its basal insulin analog is just as effective as human basal insulin in Type 1 diabetes patients ages 2 to 5 years.

March 24, 2011
P&G, Teva enter partnership

Procter & Gamble and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries will bring their over-the-counter product lines and capabilities together in a deal they expect to be completed this fall.

March 24, 2011
Qualitest's toresmide tablets approved by FDA

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic drug for cardiovascular disease made by Qualitest Pharmaceuticals.

March 24, 2011
Research: Personalization of store experience is key to retail growth

Personalization of the in-store customer experience will be a key objective for retailers over the next two years, according to two new Aberdeen Group reports sponsored by HP.

March 24, 2011
Sandoz gets OK for authorized generic of Famvir

Sandoz has introduced an authorized generic version of a herpes treatment made by parent company Novartis, the company said Thursday.

March 24, 2011
Suave asks consumers to take challenge

Unilever's Suave brand of hair care products is showcasing its reformulated Suave Professionals line via a "Shameless" star challenge that asks women to put their hair care products to the test.

March 24, 2011
Tops reopens store in Dewitt, N.Y.

Tops Friendly Markets staged a reopening celebration Tuesday to mark the renovation of its store in Dewitt, N.Y., near Syracuse.

March 24, 2011
Walgreens boosts online presence with Drugstore.com acquisition

Shortly after posting record second-quarter sales on Tuesday, Walgreens announced that it would "accelerate its online strategy" by acquiring e-retailer Drugstore.com for about $429 million, subject to customary conditions.

March 24, 2011
Walgreens embraces Earth Day

In celebration of Earth Day this weekend, Walgreens will turn off select interior lights and lighted exterior signage at 1,415 stores across the country for one hour on Saturday.

March 24, 2011
Walmart opens office in Atlanta for East Coast business unit

Walmart Stores said it will open a new office in Atlanta, positioning the retailer to more effectively manage nearly 1,600 stores in 20 Eastern U.S. states and focus on opportunities to grow its business in such states as New York.

March 23, 2011
AACE, Takeda say online resource will provide accurate healthcare information

The American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists has teamed up with drug maker Takeda to develop an online resource that will be reviewed and evaluated by top medical experts.

March 23, 2011
Colgate-Palmolive acquires Sanex from Unilever

Colgate-Palmolive is bolstering its foothold in the European personal care market by acquiring from Unilever the Sanex personal care brand for about $940 million.

March 23, 2011
Crest Pro-Health looks to 'invigorate' oral care category

Procter & Gamble's Crest Pro-Health portfolio now includes the new Invigorating Clean toothpaste and mouth rinse.

March 23, 2011
Detour turns to beverages

Forward Foods, a nutrition bar company, is making a foray into the beverage market.

March 23, 2011
EIF Revlon Run/Walk event to be held next month

The 14th annual EIF Revlon Run/Walk for Women in New York is just around the corner, and once again Nate Berkus, host of "The Nate Berkus Show"; Jimmy Fallon, host of "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"; and Dr. Oz, host of "The Dr. Oz Show," will host the April 30 event, according to beauty company Revlon, the Entertainment Industry Foundation and Lilly Tartikoff, co-founder of the event and co-founder of the Revlon/UCLA Women's Cancer Research program.

March 23, 2011
Goody relaunches hair accessories collection under new name

Goody, a maker of hair accessories and styling tools, is relaunching its StayPut collection — originally designed to give athletic women hair accessories with superior hold — under the name Slide-Proof, to coincide with the launch of its new hair accessories for use in any occasion.

March 23, 2011
Indie Candy gears up for Easter with allergen-free options

Indie Candy is taking on Easter with its new allergen-free Easter candy line.

March 23, 2011
Kashi heating up frozen food aisle

Kashi has added an entree and pizza to its line of all-natural frozen foods.

March 23, 2011
Lip care falls by wayside among women, Blistex finds

Almost all women take on at least one preventive health-and-wellness measure in the morning to start their day, but only half apply lip balm to protect their lips from dryness and sun damage.

March 23, 2011
Meijer kicks off eighth Simply Give campaign

Meijer is continuing its pantry donation program by kicking off a springtime campaign.

March 23, 2011
Mylan to launch educational site about generic drugs

Though more than 7-in-10 drugs dispensed in the United States today are generics, and the Food and Drug Administration holds generics to the same standards as branded drugs, misgivings among the general public still exist, fed by the occasional media report of patients experiencing bad side effects after taking certain generic drugs.

March 23, 2011
NPA names winners of annual awards

The Natural Products Association has named the winners of its 18th annual NPA Awards, which will be presented this June during the association's annual trade show and convention.

March 23, 2011
Report: Convenience store answers call to craft beer with tastings

A lot of convenience stores sell beer, but one in Seattle has found an interesting way to draw customers with quaffable brews, according to a published report.

March 23, 2011
Safeway Foundation donates $100K to Japan disaster victims

Safeway's charitable arm announced it would donate $100,000 and launch an employee matching pledge of up to $50,000 to help with the Japan earthquake and tsunami relief efforts.

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