SaluMed Pharmacy streamlines business with Epicor Eagle N Series technology
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McKesson Ventures donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America
SAN FRANCISCO – McKesson Ventures, the venture capital arm of McKesson Corporation, announced that it has donated $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America on behalf of its former portfolio company Landmark Health, a leading provider of in-home, risk-based medical care.
Depend brand launches more sizes of FIT-FLEX Underwear
For the nearly 65 million Americans experiencing bladder leakage, well-fitting undergarments are essential to living a comfortable life while remaining confidently protected from leaks.
Waterpik unveils Sonic-Fusion flossing toothbrush
Waterpik has unveiled the revolutionary Waterpik Sonic-Fusion, the world’s first and only flossing toothbrush at a press event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Lilly to acquire ARMO BioSciences
Eli Lilly and Company and ARMO BioSciences, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire ARMO for $50 per share, or approximately $1.6 billion, in an all-cash transaction.
Buoy Health partners with CVS Health on AI clinic referrals
Buoy Health, a start up health technology company that develops digital tools, has entered into an agreement with CVS Health’s MinuteClinic subsidiary to provide patients with access to convenient, accessible and affordable care at any of its over 1,100 MinuteClinic locations nationwide.
Going omnichannel is transformative for Rx
the two U.S. retailers most associated with pharmacy prescription fulfillment — have injected their pharmacy
Diplomat reports strong Q1 results
Diplomat Pharmacy announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
FEBC offers advice for allergy season
It’s heating up across America and that means trees are livening up and releasing pollen. For many, that signals the onset of allergy symptoms. While individuals may experience different degrees of symptoms at different times, they may all be dreading this warmer weather.
How to win back the convenience consumer
Drug stores have sustained a dip in trips in recent years, down nearly 15% from 2015 to 2017, according to IRI. This loss of trips is challenging for the drug class of trade, as stores lose the foot traffic they need to accelerate growth. Our data and analytics indicate that trips in drug are down
Maximizing real estate essential to overarching strategy
Real estate has always been critical to the strategies of chain drug stores, but given the dynamics in the sector today, one could make a strong argument for the necessity of maximizing real estate down to the last square foot.
Severe flu season results in out-of-stocks at retail
This year’s flu season has been particularly severe, with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reporting the highest rate of flu-like illnesses since 2009. It also reported the highest flu-hospitalization rate since 2010, when it started keeping records.
Promo stratgegy can make, break an intro
For new products, clinching sales hinges on consumer awareness of the brand and its benefits. With so many marketing channels as possible avenues of promotion, brand marketers must optimize budget dollars to reach their target market by choosing the right message for each one they utilize.
Fred’s pursuing sale of specialty pharmacy business
During its earnings call Friday, Fred’s Inc. announced it is evaluating options for its retail pharmacy portfolio and “actively pursuing a sale” of its specialty pharmacy business, as it reported financial results for the 2017 fourth quarter and fiscal year ended February 3.
Beauty, personal care trends reflect broader challenges
More than any other consumer industry, beauty and personal care are driven by trends. New trending ingredients, formulations, colors and brands come around every season. Walk into your average drug store and you’ll see this reflected on shelves. In fact, here in the U.S.
Lines between food, health care sectors blurring
We in the food industry are well aware of the consumer turn toward healthier choices in dining.