Pepsi kicks off 125th birthday celebration with announcement of the Pepsi 125 Diner
On August 28, 1898 in New Bern, North Carolina, pharmacist Caleb Bradham renamed “Brad’s Drink,” his popular non-alcoholic digestif, “Pepsi-Cola.
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FDA approving drugs after fewer trials, providing less information to public, OSU studies find
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is approving more novel pharmaceutical drugs based on single clinical trials and with less public disclosure about those trials than was the norm just a few years ago, a pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found.
Camber launches generic Zetia
Camber Pharmaceuticals nnounces the addition of ezetimibe tablets, USP to its current portfolio.
Criteo expands partnership with Omnicom Media Group
Criteo S.A., the commerce media company and global marketing and corporate communications company, Omnicom, announced that they are expanding their recently announced commerce data partnership to encompass digital shelf data and insights from Criteo’s widespread retailer network.
Bud Light kicks off NFL campaign
NEW YORK – Football, Bud Light and Sunday go easy together, which is why the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL is kicking off the 2023 season with one of the brand’s biggest NFL campaigns ever: “Easy to Sunday.
CVS Health launches Cordavis
CVS Health has launched Cordavis, a wholly owned subsidiary that will work directly with manufacturers to commercialize and/or co-produce biosimilar products (an FDA approved biologic medication that is highly similar to, and has no clinically meaningful differences from, a biologic medicine already
Walgreens, CVS to acquire Winn-Dixie’s pharmacy business
CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens will acquire the prescription files of Winn-Dixie and Harveys supermarkets in conjunction with the sale of the stores to Aldi.
CRN welcomes James ‘Jim’ Jones to new role as FDA’s First Deputy Commissioner for Human Food
WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, applauds the selection of James “Jim” Jones to serve as the first Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods at FDA, an appointment the agency announced
Study: Brands need to start looking at and listening to consumers
Sometimes the way we track consumer dollars just doesn’t make sense. Despite consumers’ voiced concerns about inflation and finances, retail spend continues to grow and consumers continue to plan vacations. Even consumers themselves aren’t sure where they stand.
Cardinal Health honors excellence in retail independent pharmacy at RBC 2023
At this year’s Retail Business Conference (RBC), Cardinal Health brought together more than 4,000 retail independent pharmacies here to celebrate the critical role they play in caring for their communities; demonstrate the power of advocacy and their collective voice; and empower them through educat
Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. and Drexi partner
Drexi, a cutting-edge pharmacy benefit manager (PBM), and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co., PBC (Cost Plus Drugs), have teamed up to address one of the most pressing challenges in healthcare today: providing better access to the right drugs at affordable prices.
Mental Health America, Walgreens launch back-to-school campaign and toolkit
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Back-to-school is always a time met with mixed emotions, especially for the growing numbers of today’s youth who struggle with feelings of anxiety or depression.
Nestlé Health Science U.S. names Brian Groves CMO
HOBOKEN, N.J. – Nestlé Health Science, a leader in nutrition, science and wellness, announced Tuesday the appointment of Brian Groves as chief marketing officer (CMO), effective September 11, 2023.
Bryan Hanson named CEO of 3M’s Health Care Business Group
3M announced the appointment of Bryan Hanson as chief executive officer of the independent health care company when it is spun off from 3M. Hanson will join 3M on Sept. 1 as CEO of the Health Care Business Group.
Dollar General opens its first dual distribution center
Dollar General on Saturday celebrated the grand opening of a new distribution center in Blair, Neb., that supports both its stores’ nonperishables and fresh food needs.