Corewell Health System
Meijer and Spectrum Health Launch Co-branded Over-the-Counter Product Line
Grand Rapids, MI, Aug. 7, 2017 – Officials at Meijer and Spectrum Health today announced they have collaborated to launch a line of co-branded over-the-counter products.
The collaboration brings together the expertise of two of West Michigan’s most respected brands, combining the strong health care brand of Spectrum Health with the experienced, successful retail brand of Meijer.
“As the nation’s ninth largest grocery retailer, Meijer has an undeniable presence throughout the Midwest,” said Roger Jansen, PhD, senior vice president and chief strategy officer, Spectrum Health. “We are excited to work with Meijer. This collaboration enables Spectrum Health to meet consumers where they are on their health and wellness journey. Offering quality products in concert with Meijer enables us to help individuals stay healthy and well in their daily lives.”
The line will be in 23 stores throughout a 13-county region. It will offer 22 common over-the-counter products, including:
- Allergy Relief Loratadine, 30 tablets
- Allergy Relief 24 Hour Cetirizine, 30 tablets
- Allergy Relief Children’s Diphenhydramine, Cherry, 4 FL OZ
- Allergy Relief Antihistamine Diphenhydramine, 100 tablets
- Acid Reducer Omeprazole, 3 bottles – 14 tablets each, 42 total tablets
- Laxative Clear Lax, 17.9 oz. powder
- Triple Antibiotic Ointment, 0.5 oz.
- Pain Relief Ibuprofen 200MG, 2 bottles – 100 tablets each, 200 total
- Pain Relief Acetaminophen 500MG, 2 bottles – 100 tablets each, 200 total
- Pain Relief Naproxen Sodium 220 MG, 100 caplets
- Pain Relief Children’s Acetaminophen, Grape, 4 FL OZ
- Pain Relief Children’s Ibuprofen 100MG, Berry, 4 FL OZ
- Pain Relief Aspirin Low Dose Enteric Coated Tablet 81 MG, 2 bottles – 120 tablets each, 240 total tablets
- Adult Multi Vitamin Gummy, Assorted Flavors, 150 count
- Calcium Supplement 600 MG with Vitamin D3, 300 tablets
- Adult Women’s Multi Vitamin One Daily Tablet, 100 tablets
- Adult Men’s Multi Vitamin One Daily Tablet, 100 tablets
- Sleep Support Melatonin 5MG, 120 tablets
- Children’s Multi Vitamin Animal Shape Chewable, 60 tablets
- Glucosamine Chondroitin Complex Supplement with Vitamin D, 80 caplets
- Fish Oil Natural Supplement 1200 MG, 200 softgels
- Vitamin D3 2000IU, 100 softgels
“We are very pleased to work with Spectrum Health on such an important product launch,” said Jason Beauch, vice president of Pharmacy Merchandising for Meijer. “Spectrum Health is an outstanding health care provider in West Michigan and this product launch provides yet another option for us as we strive to provide healthy living solutions for our customers.”
Profits from the sale of the products will be split between Meijer and Spectrum Health, with Spectrum Health’s portion of the proceeds benefitting Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital.
About Meijer
Meijer is a Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer that operates more than 230 supercenters and grocery stores throughout Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky and Wisconsin. A privately-owned and family-operated company since 1934, Meijer pioneered the “one-stop shopping” concept and has evolved through the years to include expanded fresh produce and meat departments, as well as pharmacies, comprehensive apparel departments, pet departments, garden centers, toys and electronics. For additional information on Meijer, please visit www.meijer.com. Follow Meijer on Twitter @twitter.com/Meijer and @twitter.com/MeijerPR or become a fan at www.facebook.com/meijer.
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Contact:
Sarina Gleason
Media Relations
Phone: 517.256.5618
Email: sarina.gleason@corewellhealth.org