First Quality bolsters incontinence care offerings at retail
The editors of Chain Drug Review recently spoke with Sima Delafraz, chief commercial officer at First Quality, on her company’s continued focus on and support for incontinence care.
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Dollar General offers holiday deals, predicts top wish list toys
Dollar General continues to grow their selection of top national brand toys and this week is offering a three day ‘DG Deal Days’ event that includes more than 2,000 toys priced at buy one, get one 75% off, as well as another 2,000 toys priced at buy one, get one 50% off. In
Efficiency and health equity can align powerfully
With growing disparities in health outcomes, health care leaders know that it’s important to continue working toward new solutions to improve health equity. But amid ongoing cost pressures and continued labor shortages, addressing health equity can get lost along the way.
Pipeline Digest meets specialty drug market needs
When AscellaHealth released its Q3 2023 Specialty & Rare Pipeline Digest, an expert resource for FDA approval status of specialty pharmaceuticals and cell and gene therapies (CGT), this complimentary, digital source of industry information elevated support for the specialty drug market needs of all
Shared-resource model keeps supply chain flowing
It’s no secret that the supply chain still faces challenges stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic. Even with the public health emergency declared over in May, some supply chain disruptions persist. Thankfully, improved pharmaceutical distribution and transportation solutions can lessen that burden.
Why drug chains are perfect candidates for RMNs
Retail media networks (RMNs) continue to grow at an impressive pace, led by juggernaut Amazon commanding 75% of this industry estimated at over $45 billion for 2023, with Walmart a distant second with less than 8% share.
Harnessing AI to overcome next year’s DIR hurdle
It’s no secret that pharmacies and the health care professionals that staff them are under extreme pressure. Pharmacies face a daily challenge in keeping up with prescription demand, as they contend with shrinking profits and a diminishing number of staff willing to endure the demanding workload.
Panel: Facial products, especially for acne, driving skin care market
The $16.8 billion skin care category is one of the fastest-growing across the beauty industry, according to exclusive data presented by Circana at the third annual Dermatology and Retail Alliance.
Understanding pharmacists’ discontent
Retail pharmacy has taken a beating in the press recently. Mainstream media outlets, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, CBS News and PBS, covered labor actions undertaken by pharmacists motivated by concerns about working conditions and potential risks to patients.
Rite Aid’s downfall can be blamed on four factors
and there remain many who fondly recall a simpler time in chain drug retailing — must surely have a second thought or two about Rite Aid, in the wake of that venerable retailer’s fight for survival. Once upon a not-so-distant time, Rite Aid, along
Hybrid pharmacy model boosts behavioral health
The history of behavioral health pharmacy is marked by significant developments in the understanding and treatment of mental health and substance abuse disorders.
Publix to change its top leadership
Publix chief executive officer Todd Jones will become executive chairman, effective January 1, the company said. On that date Kevin Murphy will be promoted from president to CEO, and senior vice president John Goff will be promoted to president.
Black Friday-Cyber Monday embraced as consumers seek deals
Deloitte has released its 2023 Black Friday Cyber Monday Survey today, which examines what retailers can expect from shoppers between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday.
Camber launches generic Wellbutrin SR
Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of bupropion HCl ER tablets, USP (SR) to its current portfolio. Bupropion HCl ER tablets, USP (SR) are an aminoketone antidepressant, indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder.
Jeffrey Dean Morgan teams with Wahl to introduce innovative beard trimmer
STERLING, Ill. – What does Jeffrey Dean Morgan have in common with men’s grooming leader Wahl? They can both deliver a perfectly executed line.
NACDS honors member pharmacies during National Diabetes Month
ARLINGTON, Va. – In honor of National Diabetes Month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is releasing a series of social posts showcasing NACDS member pharmacies as they highlight diabetes prevention and management efforts throughout November.