NACDS’ Anderson sets agenda for 2019
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. In health policy, 2018 and 2019 could look a lot alike.
Bill Schiffner
Value-based contracts provide promise and potential
There has been significant focus and attention paid to the issue of drug prices in the last few years. As Adam Fein, president of Pembroke Consulting Inc. and chief executive officer of Drug Channels Institute, has said, “Drugs are 12% of the costs, but 90% of the conversation.
Branded prescription drug spend — A basic framework
Drug prices are a major target of patient groups and Congress, although drug spending makes up only 10% of the $3.3 trillion spent on U.S. health care in a year.
Acosta reveals top 10 CPG industry predictions for 2019
The consumer packaged goods industry is rapidly evolving, and a New Year will usher in even more changes.
Probiotics: Your secret weapon for cold and flu season
For us, alerting our patients to new ways to boost immunity or rebound from illness quickly is one of the best parts of the job.
Diabetes increases risk for liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic disease that affects about 100 million Americans. Being overweight, obese or diabetic are primary risk factors for NAFLD, an umbrella term describing those liver diseases that aren’t related to alcohol consumption.
Federal market ROI: Optimizing pharma investments
The days of considering the federal segment a statutory liability with little value proposition to the overall commercial book of business are gone.
Publix named one of Fortune’s best workplaces in retail
LAKELAND, Fla. – Publix Super Markets has once again been named one of the Best Workplaces in Retail by Fortune, moving up to No. 2 from the No. 3 spot in 2017.
Express Scripts’ myMatrixx launches new data tool
myMatrixx, a leader in pharmacy services for workers’ compensation programs and a subsidiary of Express Scripts Holding Company, announces the release of myDataSense, an innovative and customizable digital analytics tool that will help drive patient safety and savings.
Amazon to sell exclusive line of health devices
Arcadia Group announced today the launch of an Amazon exclusive brand of consumer-use medical devices for diabetes and hypertension management.
Target to open Columbus Circle small-format store in 2019
Target announced plans to open a new small-format store in Manhattan located near Columbus Circle at 61st St. and Broadway. Projected to open in 2019, the Columbus Circle store will be Target’s 28 open or planned store in New York City – a priority growth market for the company.
NACDS invited to White House event on October 24
NACDS has been invited back to the White House for an event on Wednesday, October 24, that is titled “A Year of Historic Action to Combat the Opioid Crisis.
Walgreens, AllianceRx Walgreens Prime team with GHLF
On Friday, at the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) Conference here (October 19-24), Walgreens and AllianceRx Walgreens Prime will kick off a new collaboration with the Global Healthy Living Foundation (GHLF).
Albertsons releases new online informational tools for flu season
To bolster the public’s awareness about flu vaccinations and the fact that many insurance plans will cover most or all of the cost, Albertsons Cos. pharmacies have fully revamped their informational consumer flu websites with new features, easier navigation, and interactive tools this flu season.
Boiron USA provides defense in war on colds and flu
As we enter cold and flu season, many consumers are turning to homeopathic solutions at the first signs of the sniffles or scratchy throat.
SilverScript Insurance Company announces new PDP options
SilverScript Insurance Company, a CVS Health company, announced its new Medicare Prescription Drug Plan (PDP) options for 2019. Medicare beneficiaries in the continental U.S. can choose from three SilverScript plans that offer a $0-deductible in 44 states on all five drug tiers.