FDA finds negligible drug residues in milk
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released results from its milk sampling survey, which involved the testing of nearly 2,000 dairy farms for drug residues in milk. More … Continue Reading →
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FDA to improve drug security with new system
The FDA is developing standards for a system that will help identify and trace certain prescription drugs as they’re distributed within the U.S. read more Supermarket News
Chowing down in the drug store
It’s not just candy bars and cereal in the pharmacy anymore. It’s mac and cheese with gruyere and white truffle oil. It’s fresh salad bars. It’s hot soup. Viewpoints read … Continue Reading →
New Drug Law Will Enhance Traceability: FDA
WASHINGTON — The recently passed Drug Quality and Security Act will enable greater traceability and improved detection and removal of potentially dangerous drugs from the supply chain, said FDA Commissioner … Continue Reading →
FDA Rule Would Allow Swift Drug Label Updates
WASHINGTON — FDA is issuing a proposed rule that would allow generic drug manufacturers to independently update and distribute product labeling, just as brand name manufacturers are permitted to do … Continue Reading →
Drug Stores Lead September Gains
NEW YORK — Sales at the nation’s drug stores rose 6% in September, leading all retail channels, according to a report Thursday from the International Council of Shopping Centers. read … Continue Reading →
Ahold Sues Drug Companies
QUINCY, Mass. — Ahold USA has filed suit against the makers of the drug Solodyn, citing “substantial losses” resulting from the drug maker’s attempts to keep the top-selling acne treatment … Continue Reading →
Should Supermarkets Worry About Drug Store Food Sales Growth?
Food sales at drug stores have surged in the past year, thanks in part to a dedicated push by some of the largest chains. What does this mean for supermarkets? … Continue Reading →
Loblaw to Buy Shoppers Drug Chain
TORONTO — Loblaw Cos. here on Monday said it has agreed to acquire Shoppers Drug Mart, Canada’s largest drug store chain, for about $ 11.9 billion (U.S.). read more Supermarket … Continue Reading →
Club, Dollar, Drug Channels Pace Retail Growth: Kantar
NEW YORK — Drug stores, dollar stores and membership warehouse clubs will be the fastest-growing retail formats during the next five years, according to a presentation by Kantar Retail here … Continue Reading →