Dr. Reddy’s names Milan Kalawadia CEO, North America
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the appointment of Milan Kalawadia as chief executive officer, North America, and member of the Management Council. As part of the Dr.
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Walgreens to host community health fair in Puerto Rico
As a trusted health and wellness destination in Puerto Rico, Walgreens is bringing the community together in San Juan by launching its first community health fair, “Walgreens en tu Comunidad,” to offer health-related education, screenings and vaccinations.
Express Scripts enhances strategies to support access to care at independent pharmacies
Express Scripts, the pharmacy benefits services business of The Cigna Group’s Evernorth, is making it easier for people to access a broader range of care services at independent pharmacies.
Rite Aid said to be nearing post-bankruptcy financing deal
Pharmacy chain Rite Aid is close to reaching a deal on a post-bankruptcy financing package, with a group of lenders preparing to provide interim financing while the company remains in Chapter 11, attorneys reported on Friday.
Cencora reportedly notifying public about data breach
Health care distributor Cencora is informing the public that criminals have stolen their personal and sensitive medical information following a cyberattack and data breach early this year, TechCrunch reported Friday.
46 patient advocacy groups demand Congressional action on worsening drug shortage crisis
This week, the Generics Access Project(GAP) and 46 leading patient advocacy organizations sent a letter to Senate HELP and House Energy & Commerce leadership to stress the urgent need for congressional action to alleviate the worsening drug shortage crisis.
CVS looks for investor to back new Oak Street clinics
CVS Health is been seeking a private equity partner to fund growth at Oak Street Health, a primary care provider the chain purchased a year ago, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday. CVS has been working with financial advisers to help find capital to back new clinics that will be opened by Oak
Natrol introduces Time Release Melatonin gummies
SHERMAN OAKS, Calif. – Natrol announces its latest sleep innovation supplement: Time Release Melatonin gummies.
GHLF publishes study showing pharmacists’ role in successful vaccine uptake
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is calling attention to a new policy paper published by the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF) and authored by Robert Popovian, PharmD, MS, Founder, Conquest Advisors, and GHLF’s Chief Science Policy Officer.
Walmart+ and Pawp team up to unleash 24/7 pet telehealth benefit
It’s National Pet Month and Walmart+ is giving its members another reason to celebrate. The membership today announced it is teaming up with Pawp to introduce a new telehealth benefit to its pet-owning members.
WBA sells shares of Cencora for $400 million of proceeds
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) today announced that it has sold shares of Cencora pursuant to a share repurchase by Cencora in the amount of approximately $400 million.
New campaign from FIP aims to advocate for the pharmacy profession worldwide
“Think Health, Think Pharmacy” is a new global campaign launched today by the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP).
Acosta Group to acquire CROSSMARK and Product Connections
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Acosta Group announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire CROSSMARK, including its headquarter Sales Agency and Retail Solutions businesses, and Product Connections, a marketing services business, from WIS International.
Nutri-Grain drops new product, offers $20K for contest
Nothing is more predictably unpredictable than hangry moments throughout the day. With over 1.2 billion views on TikTok, #hangry is a universal experience we all face, whether it’s your kids, your partner, or even yourself.
Target sales decrease in Q1, sees growth ahead
Target reported that first-quarter sales were down compared to last year, as it had projected. However, the company expects sales to turn positive in the second quarter and for the year as a whole. Comparable sales declined 3.7% in the first quarter, reflecting a comparable store sales decline of 4.