New research shows nationally certified pharmacy technicians are more committed to a pharmacy career and have a greater desire to take on new and expanded responsibilities than noncertified.
With the Senate Finance Committee expected to begin making decisions on spending bills as early as today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched a telephone hotline — (866) DIR-RE4M — that pharmacy advocates can use to urge the inclusion of DIR fee relief in drug-pricing legislat
Kimberly-Clark has announced the appointment of Alison Lewis to the newly created position of chief growth officer. Lewis joins Kimberly-Clark from Johnson & Johnson, where she served as chief marketing officer of the global consumer business since 2013.
Sally Beauty announced Monday the nationwide launch of community-driven hair color brand Good Dye Young, founded by Grammy Award winner Hayley Williams and her longtime stylist Brian O’Connor.
Walmart agreed to pay $282 million to settle federal allegations of overseas corruption, capping one of the biggest investigations ever under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which makes it illegal for American corporations to bribe overseas officials.
Community pharmacies are a pillar of neighborhoods today. The pharmacists in these pharmacies play a critical role in delivering health care to patients in their communities, as they have many more touchpoints with patients than insurance plans or other health care providers.
In chain drug today, there are few terms that are as buzz-worthy as artificial Intelligence (AI) and blockchain.
Technology is playing a big role in the supply chain and how important data is collected and shared. One of the top companies in this area is SupplyHive.
SweeTARTS is launching one-of-a-kind, bite-sized confections inspired by two of its best-selling product lines: SweeTARTS Soft & Chewy Ropes and SweeTARTS Mini Chewy.
The following was a post Monday from NACDS president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson on Medium urging action on DIR fee relief in final Medicare rule: We may be just days from learning whether a pending Medicare rule will provide relief from pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration (DIR
A quarter century ago, it was unusual to have flu shots and other vaccinations administered in a retail pharmacy setting.
The direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) component of Medicare Part D programs today is very complicated and has been implemented in a variety of ways. The lack of clarity, fairness and transparency to all parties has created business challenges for pharmacies.
It’s hard to miss the heightened shopper interest in health and wellness these days. In our recent “How America Shops” study, The Big Business of WELL, many shoppers showed they are committed to being well: 42% said that while it costs more to “live healthy,” it’s worth it.
The retail market for products containing CBD is projected to expand rapidly in the coming years amid the growing acceptance of hemp and cannabis across the country. One of the up-and-coming companies in this category is Sera Labs.
For the past few years, the United States has been wrestling with the cost of health care. Our system is shifting toward outcomes-based payment models, and falling reimbursements are encouraging efficiency.
