Four unanswered questions loom large
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is about to convene its Annual Meeting, that laudable and impressive gathering of mass retailers and suppliers that highlights every spring.
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Supreme Court preserves wide access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court put the legal battle over the abortion pill mifepristone on pause Friday, granting Americans full access to the medication while a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the drug continues.
Camber launches generic Daliresp
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of roflumilast 250 mcg tablets to its current portfolio.
Walmart releases 2023 Annual Report and Proxy Statement
Walmart issued its 2023 Annual Report and filed its Proxy Statement on Thursday in preparation for the company’s Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. Shareholders will be able to attend the meeting online. There will be no physical location for the meeting.
Giant Eagle and Allivet announce strategic partnership
Giant Eagle and Allivet.com, one of the nation’s leading digital pet pharmacies, have partnered to further expand Allivet.com’s PetRx platform in the retail space and offer a convenient online solution to Giant Eagle Pharmacy guests. Giant Eagle’s PetRx website (https://www.gianteaglepetrx.
Envisioning the future of the pharmaceutical supply chain
A new report out this week from the Milken Institute’s Center for Public Health emphasizes how a resilient pharmaceutical supply chain bolsters a strong public health infrastructure in the U.S.
Mars inspires moments of everyday happiness on National Cold Brew Day
This National Cold Brew Day, M&M’S, proudly part of Mars, is commemorating its newest permanent flavor, Caramel Cold Brew, by tapping into the shared experience of finding a “unique spelling” on your coffee order.
PCMA to host Policy Forum
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) will host its annual policy forum.
Amazon unveils Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange
Amazon announced Thursday the Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX), an industry collaboration designed to make it safer to shop online and more difficult for counterfeiters to move among different stores to attempt to sell their counterfeit goods.
Beyond the Bag Consortium launches largest reusable bag pilots to date
The Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag, managed by Closed Loop Partners, announced its largest piloting initiative to date with two reusable bag pilots in three states, with multiple retailers including Consortium Founding Partners CVS Health and Target, as well as Sector Lead Partners DICK’S Spo
NACDS lauds Biden administration’s action on COVID-19 vaccine access for the uninsured
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is welcoming the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) “Bridge Access Program for COVID-19 Vaccines and Treatments” – which will maintain access to COVID-19 care for the uninsured.
CVS Health and Catholic Health collaborate
CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of the CVS Health family of businesses, announced it has entered into a collaboration with Catholic Health and Catholic Health Physician Partner’s ACO (Catholic Health) to expand value-based care and health care access for Medicare beneficiaries across t
Video Forum: Marty Esarte, Walgreens
In this week’s Video Forum, Marty Esarte, group vice president of owned brands at Walgreens, discusses efforts to strengthen the drug chain’s already robust assortment of private label merchandise.
CHPA announces senior management changes to communications department and educational foundation
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced senior staff changes to its Communications Department and Educational Foundation.
Aurobindo gets FDA approval for prazosin hydrochloride capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application prazosin hydrochloride capsules USP, 1mg, 2mg and 5mg.
Video Forum: Lokesh Ohri, EY, Part 2
In the conclusion of a two-part interview, Lokesh Ohri, Americas consumer consulting leader and a principal at EY, talks about major retailers’ use of technology and their growing scope in health care and media.