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May 21, 2013
Court upholds Mylan's patents on COPD drug

A federal appellate court has ruled in favor of Mylan in a case involving a drug for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the drug maker said.

May 17, 2013
Mylan launches cholesterol drug

Mylan has launched a generic drug for treating cholesterol, the company said.

May 15, 2013
FDA approves Mylan migraine drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic migraine drug made by Mylan, the company said Wednesday.

April 26, 2013
GNC expands Member Price Program nationwide

GNC expanded nationwide its new Member Price Program, which will incorporate GNC’s current loyalty program boasting close to 7 million active members.

April 8, 2013
GNC directly engages pro-active consumer base through branding campaign contest

GNC last week launched a nationwide campaign for customers to enter their own personal health-and-wellness success stories in the "Me on GNC" photo and video contest.

April 3, 2013
FDA approves Mylan genital herpes ointment

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new drug for genital herpes made by Mylan, the drug maker said.

April 2, 2013
Rite Aid greets allergy season with free screenings, offers for Wellness+ members

Rite Aid is offering free allergy screenings, information and a range of products as the allergy season approaches, the retail pharmacy chain said Tuesday.

March 26, 2013
GNC extends Preventive Nutrition brand with 11 new supplements

GNC extended its Preventive Nutrition brand to help supplement a number of conditions, including eye health, liver health and digestive health.

March 18, 2013
FDA approves Mylan bronchospasm drug

The Food and Drug Administration has approved a generic treatment for bronchospasm made by Mylan, the drug maker said Monday.

March 14, 2013
Mylan can launch generic diabetes drug in August

Mylan has settled a patent-infringement lawsuit filed by Shionogi over its generic version of a drug for diabetes, Mylan said.

March 6, 2013
GNC launches Total Lean Challenge and Sweepstakes

Health and wellness products retailer GNC is sponsoring a 12-week effort to encourage consumers to transform eating and exercise habits for long-term weight management, the company said.

March 6, 2013
GNC names new board member

GNC named Scott O'Hara to its board of directors.

March 1, 2013
Rite Aid expands NowClinic telehealth service to additional markets

Rite Aid has expanded its telemedicine service to 58 more stores, the retail pharmacy chain said Friday.

February 28, 2013
GNC launches new Pro Performance AMP Concentrated Intelligent Release Series products, features

GNC on Thursday announced new the launch of new delivery systems and certification advancements across GNC's Pro Performance AMP Concentrated Intelligent Release Series and the Pro Performance X.R. Series, along with three new AMP formulas.

February 28, 2013
Mylan acquires Indian injectables maker

Mylan has bought a manufacturer of generic injectables for $1.6 billion, the company said.

February 28, 2013
Mylan posts double-digit growth in 2012

Mylan had sales of $1.72 billion in fourth-quarter 2012 and $6.8 billion for fiscal year 2012, the generic drug maker said.

February 26, 2013
Merlo touts advances in pharmacy care at Pittsburgh luncheon

CVS Caremark president and CEO Larry Merlo presented a $50,000 check Tuesday to the Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center before attending a luncheon sponsored by the Economic Club of Pittsburgh.

February 25, 2013
Mylan ships cholesterol drug

Mylan has begun shipping a generic drug for cholesterol, the company said Monday.

February 20, 2013
GNC marks mass retail for nationwide distribution of its 'Marked' portfolio

GNC is ramping up its reach beyond its 6,100 retail outlets, Joe Fortunato, the company's chairman, president and CEO, told analysts last week.

February 19, 2013
Mylan, Biocon enter deal on generic analog insulins

Mylan and Biocon have a deal to develop and sell generic insulin-analog products for diabetes, Mylan said.

February 15, 2013
GNC raises $3.1 million for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

GNC announced that its employees and customers donated a total of $3.1 million over the past few months to support the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign.

February 11, 2013
Mylan appoints two new board members

Mylan has appointed its president and a former partner at Goldman Sachs to its board of directors, the generic drug maker said.

February 8, 2013
GSK Consumer names new director of corporate development

GlaxoSmithKline has promoted Pam Prisk to director of corporate development for GSK Consumer Healthcare North America, effective immediately.

January 31, 2013
GNC launches new brand campaign

GNC announced the launch of its new brand campaign, "Respect Yourself," celebrating individuals who enjoy great self-respect by living a healthy lifestyle.

January 10, 2013
Giant Eagle locks in prices for the winter on hundreds of items

Giant Eagle announced a new Winter Low Price Lock on hundreds of popular products.

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