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  • Hyland's announces Teething Tablets return with music video

    LOS ANGELES — Hyland’s announced the return of its Hyland’s Teething Tablets on its Facebook page Friday morning with a music video featuring Deborah Pardes and percussion by The Shake Shake Babies. 

    Hyland’s is returning to the market with Hyland’s Baby Teething Tablets after a brief hiatus and incorporated a few changes to the product, one of which is a child-resistant cap. 

  • Prestige Imports launches Penthouse-branded libido, sexual wellness supplement

    ST. CLAIR SHORES, Mich. — Prestige Imports recently announced the upcoming launch of a Penthouse-branded libido and sexual wellness supplement in shot format: Per4mance Shots by Penthouse for men and Pleasure Shots by Penthouse for women. 

  • Blast Powder Nutrition breaks into energy shot/drink market

    LOS ANGELES — Blast Powder Nutrition Co. on Thursday announced its entry into the energy shot/drink market with its Blast Powder, a packet that can be added to a beverage and contains 300 mg of caffeine. 

  • NACDS supports repeal of legislation requiring prescriptions for OTCs

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores announced on Thursday its support of legislation that seeks to repeal a provision of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which requires consumers to obtain a prescription to use their flexible spending accounts for over-the-counter medication purchases.

    The Restoring Access to Medication Act was introduced by U.S. Reps. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., and Shelley Berkley, D-Nev., and Sens. Pat Roberts, R-Kan., and Ben Nelson, D-Neb.

  • Schiff Nutrition names SVP general counsel, corporate secretary

    SALT LAKE CITY — Schiff Nutrition on Thursday announced that Scott Milsten had assumed the role of SVP general counsel and corporate secretary effective July 12. 

    “Schiff has entered a new phase focusing on growth,” Milsten stated. “I am excited to join the management team as we enhance our position as a world-class nutritional supplements company.” 

  • Eli Lilly & Co., Disney partner to create lifestyle media for families affected by Type 1 diabetes

    INDIANAPOLIS — Eli Lilly & Co. and Disney are collaborating to produce a dedicated lifestyle website and publications for families affected by Type 1 diabetes, the two companies said Thursday.

  • Legislation introduced to restore OTCs as qualified FSA/HSA reimbursements

    WASHINGTON — Four legislators on Thursday introduced legislation that would restore over-the-counter medicines as qualified reimbursements under health spending accounts and flexible spending accounts without a prescription. A provision in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act enacted in January had created a prescription requirement in order for OTC medicines to qualify for pre-tax reimbursements. 

  • NACDS urges Obama, Congress to ensure patient access for TRICARE beneficiaries

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. — Amid debt ceiling talks, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has sent a letter to President Barack Obama and to the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate leadership outlining key areas to help ensure continued patient access to pharmacy services through such federally funded programs as Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE, the association announced on Wednesday. 

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