Mars and Sheila G’s Brownie Brittle team up
Second Nature Brands, a national leader in snacks and treats, is announcing the latest innovation from the newest brand in its portfolio.
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Walmart outlines growth strategy
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart is using its two-day 2023 Investment Community meeting to provide details of its investment approach.
Tony the Tiger and Mission Tiger partner with Albertsons, Vons and Pavilions
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HHS finalizes rule to strengthen Medicare, improve access to affordable prescription drug coverage
Today, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), is finalizing a rule to put people with Medicare first and put strong protections in place so that Medicare Advantage (MA) works for them.
McKesson ideaShare registration now open
Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare in Las Vegas from June 22–25, 2023. McKesson ideaShare is the nation’s premier community pharmacy annual education and networking event, hosted by McKesson, Health Mart, and Health Mart Atlas.
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy study reveals fertility order review program medication waste/loss
A recent study assessing the value of a specialty pharmacy order review program revealed the program prevented waste for those who received injectable fertility medications, helping to positively impact patient adherence and outcomes.
J&J proposes paying $8.9B to settle talcum powder lawsuits
According to published reports, Johnson & Johnson is offering nearly $9 billion to cover allegations that its baby power containing talc caused cancer, more than quadrupling the amount that the company had previously set aside to pay for its potential liability.
Aurobindo receives FDA nod for nitrofurantoin 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 nitrofurantoin capsules USP (Monohydrate/Macrocrystals) 100mg.
Leavitt Partners report explores pharmacy data interoperability
and the importance of supporting pharmacy data interoperability so that more pharmacies have even greater abilities to provide expanded clinical services to the patients who rely on them.
Eir Partners takes a majority stake in Gifthealth
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Gifthealth, a leading pharmaceutical software company built to streamline the Rx experience through intelligent scripts, secured a growth investment from Eir Partners, a Miami-based private equity firm that invests in high-growth healthcare companies.
Walmart revamps digital website, mobile app
Walmart has revamped its website and mobile app once again, saying in a company blog post Monday that both are now easier and more enjoyable to navigate. Tom Ward, chief e-commerce officer at Walmart U.S.
CHPA Educational Foundation calls for nominations: 2023 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Educational Foundation today announced the call for nominations for its 2023 U.S. Self-Care Marketing Awards. Winners will be announced at the eighth annual CHPA Educational Foundation Gala on Nov.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for pregabalin 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 pregabalin capsules, 25 mg, 50 mg, 75 mg, 100 mg, 150 mg, 200 mg, 225 mg, and 300 mg.
Dr. Reddy’s launches lenalidomide capsules
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch, in the U.S. market, of lenalidomide capsules, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of REVLIMID (lenalidomide) Capsules approved by U. S. Food and Drug Administration. With this volume-limited launch, Dr.
Amazon Rx adds new coupon tool
Amazon has put another building block in place as it works to bring the experience of pharmacy customers fully into the digital era.
Rx finds itself between a rock and a hard place
The dispensing of mifepristone, one of two medications used sequentially to terminate pregnancy, has emerged as a very thorny problem for Walgreens, one that will, in short order, engulf other retail pharmacies across the country.