"Parents are often overwhelmed by the lack of safe, effective products for their kids' skin issues," said Dr. Valenzuela. "With this CVS launch, families across the country will now have easier access to pediatrician-developed solutions right in their neighborhood pharmacy."
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
“Summerween is a movement and Mars is matching that energy—making sure your favorite Halloween products are on shelf whenever you’re ready to celebrate,” said Tim LeBel, Mars Chief Halloween Officer and President of Sales.
"We’ve decided to convert the 64 stores we are planning to buy and operate, including 20 Rite Aid locations that are still branded Bartell Drugs, to CVS Pharmacy upon the closing of the transactions."
This year’s conference highlighted examples of how independent pharmacies are navigating the way forward with consultative support, solutions, and a deeper investment in advocacy from Cardinal Health.
Scott Miller, president of strategic, community and specialized care pharmacy at McKesson, acknowledged the balancing act independent pharmacies face.
Jeanine Singer said that with this program McKesson is really focused on what pharmacists are focused on, which is building advocacy around their patients.
The report shows how access to health services remains deeply uneven as healthcare systems prepare for cutbacks in federal funding.
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
Bresnahan pointed out that community pharmacy needs to diversify,“ to respond to the market shifts, [particularly] as traditional prescription volume starts to shift away from traditional retail pharmacy.”
The first-ever Gen AI-powered sunscreen effectiveness test visualizes long-term UV damage, inspiring smarter sun safety habits this summer.
Dave’s Pharmacy delivers innovative clinical services—including point-of-care testing and remote patient monitoring—to elevate patient care.
Buddy Carter is spearheading along with 11 bipartisan members of Congress, including Diana Harshbarger, in introducing the PBM Reform Act, which protects patients and pharmacies from the harmful and anticompetitive business practices of PBMs.
This investment furthers Cardinal Health's longstanding advocacy around the future of independent pharmacies and ongoing partnerships with industry organizations to support pharmacists' efforts to build relationships with elected officials at all levels of government.
Space NK is a curator of some of the world’s most innovative beauty brands and a go-to destination for beauty discovery in its 83 stores in the UK and Ireland and online.
“Introducing a Barbie doll with type 1 diabetes marks an important step in our commitment to inclusivity and representation,” said Krista Berger, senior vice president of Barbie and Global Head of Dolls.
