Health Care Outlook 2023: Chip Davis, HDA
As we welcome 2023 and the beginning of the 118th Congress, HDA pharmaceutical distributor members’ role as a convener within the health care ecosystem will be more important than ever.
Bill Schiffner
CVS recognized as Health Care Provider of the Year
The future of health care in this country will center on ecosystems that span the continuum of care. A number of entities, including companies with roots in chain pharmacy, are in the process of altering their business model to align with the new paradigm. None of them is further along in assembling
Health Care Outlook 2023: Steven Anderson, NACDS
An article by McKinsey & Co. describes the current era with the words: “Return, Reimagine, Reinvent.” I cannot think of better positioning for our industry and for NACDS specifically in the association’s 90th Anniversary year. Our industry can look at the word “Return” from two angles.
Three challenges for the industry in 2023
No one knows for certain what the new year will bring for chain pharmacy operators.
The Vitamin Shoppe CEO stepping down
The CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe Sharon Leite announced on Friday her departure from the company in a LinkedIn post, saying “I am excited about where I am headed next, I will miss and am incredibly grateful to my team at The Vitamin Shoppe.” Leite joined The Vitamin Shoppe in 2018 from
Nature Made kicks off new ad campaign
Timed to the beginning of the new year, Nature Made launched “The Start of Something Great,” one of its largest advertising campaigns to date, which focuses on establishing Nature Made vitamins as the transformative regimen to set good days in motion.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Kuvan
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of sapropterin dihydrochloride tablets and powder for oral solution to its current portfolio.
New Consumer Product Showcase to debut at Retail’s Big Show
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation announced it will introduce a new Consumer Product Showcase at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. The program provides a forum for small businesses to feature their consumer-facing products for national merchandisers.
CVS, Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills
With family planning rights under major threat in several states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week a move to expand access to abortion. Now chains such as CVS and Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills to those with prescriptions.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for solifenacin succinate tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application solifenacin succinate tablets, 5mg, and 10mg.
Lidl opens third store on Long Island
Lidl has come to Huntington. The German food retailer debuted its third store on Long Island with a grand opening on Wednesday. The event featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and kicked off a weekend of get-them-while-you-can special offers, giveaways, and prizes for shoppers.
Walgreens designates 20 MS pharmacies
Furthering its commitment to personalized patient care and continuing education for pharmacy staff, this month Walgreens has designated 20 locations as multiple sclerosis (MS) specialized pharmacies.
What you need to know about the new SCRIPT standard
Years ago, when I was a retail pharmacist at a local pharmacy in Brooklyn, it wasn’t uncommon for customers to come in to refill a medication that was originally prescribed to them after being discharged from one of the many area hospitals.
A new approach to lessen diabetic wound complications
Chronic wounds associated with burns and diabetes are a prevalent and costly problem in the United States, prompting demand for treatments that can heal wounds and prevent serious complications, such as infection and amputation.