Kroger is selling its specialty pharmacy business
Kroger Co. has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its specialty pharmacy business to CarelonRx, a subsidiary of Elevance Health.
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PTCB launches series highlighting employers investing in pharmacy technicians
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) has launched a new series profiling employers who are making significant investments in pharmacy technicians to advance patient care and to expand their businesses.
Online orders begin for first over-the-counter birth control pill
The rollout is underway for Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill approved in the United States, and online sales began Monday morning.
Epsilon launching next-generation retail media platform
LAS VEGAS – Epsilon, a global advertising and marketing technology company, today announced the launch of the next generation of its retail media platform.
Kenvue committed to Healthy Lives Mission
Kenvue is affirming its commitment to its Healthy Lives Mission, the company’s environmental, social and governance strategy, designed to advance the well-being of both people and planet.
Emerson team is optimizing retailers’ digital efforts
The emerging leaders of the Emerson Group are bringing their digital commerce expertise to retailers. The team was selected by founder and president Scott Emerson, and the members have honed their e-commerce skills with CPG brands.
First Quality continues to invest in clinical support
With more consumers turning to retail pharmacies as a resource for their health care needs, First Quality continues to invest in its clinical support services to provide education and support on incontinence, menstrual care and baby care.
Listerine Clinical Solutions addresses variety of concerns
Last fall, Kenvue Inc., the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, announced a major extension to its Listerine line with Listerine Clinical Solutions.
Need to fix DIR points to bigger challenge
At the beginning of the month, retail pharmacy advocates were engaged in a full-court press to convince members of Congress, who were locked in a protracted battle over federal spending and a possible government shutdown, to include meaningful PBM reform in a final budget deal.
Chain drug retailing may never see another Turley
Stew Turley passed away last month, a victim of deteriorating health and advancing age.
Garnier unveils Fructis Hair Filler collections
Garnier Fructis, a key player in the mass haircare space, is taking strides to provide professional-strength technology that reverses up to one year of visible damage in one use with the launch of the Garnier Fructis Hair Filler product line.
McKesson invites community pharmacists to unite and push the industry forward
Registration is now open for McKesson ideaShare in New Orleans from June 23–26, 2024. The annual event is the destination for community pharmacists to come together to strengthen the overall health of pharmacy and elevate the role they play in people’s lives.
Conversations with WE looks at the journeys of two industry leaders
With a nod to this year’s International Women’s Day theme, Inspire Inclusion, the latest edition of Conversations with WE focused on the journeys of two female industry leaders.
Family Dollar to close nearly 1,000 stores
The Family Dollar discount chain said Wednesday that it will close around 1,000 stores. The announcement came as the chain’s parent company, Dollar Tree, announced its fourth-quarter fiscal results for 2023.
CMS issues statement following health care payer and provider roundtable on the cyberattack on Change Healthcare
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure participated in a roundtable with senior Administration leaders to hear from health care providers about the challenges they are experiencing following the cyberattack on UnitedHealth Group’s subsidiary Change He