NCPA releases 2023 Digest report
ORLANDO, Fla. – The 2023 NCPA Digest, sponsored by Cardinal Health, was released today as part of the National Community Pharmacists Association’s Annual Convention, being held Oct. 14-17 in Orlando.
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Vicks expands its humidification portfolio
Vicks, a Helen of Troy licensed brand, has launched a new formula for its popular VapoPad scent humidifier accessory, VapoPads Sinus, which specifically targets sinus and allergy sufferers for added comfort through an enhanced humidification experience.
Dollar General brings back Todd Vasos as CEO
In a major shakeup, Dollar General Corp. announced the reappointment of Todd Vasos as chief executive officer, effective immediately. The move, which comes less than a year after Vasos retired, signals the company’s intention to reorient itself and chart a new strategic course.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Jadenu Sprinkle
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of deferasirox oral granules to its current portfolio.
RxSafe introduces new automation for pharmacies
SAN DIEGO – RxSafe has introduced a new automated medication counting and verification device, the VisionRx. VisionRx provides advanced optical counting with remote machine vision pill verification, enabling workload balancing in busy pharmacy environments or even while working from home.
MedAdvisor Solutions THRiV platform wins award from PM360
PM360, a leading trade magazine for marketing decision makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, and diagnostics industries, has named MedAdvisor Solutions THRiVTM platform as the Persistence/Adherence Trailblazer Awards 2023 Silver winner.
GoodRx and Navitus Health Solutions announce Savings Connect program
SANTA MONICA, Calif. – GoodRx and Navitus Health Solutions have launched Savings Connect. This program, when elected by clients, provides members with automatic access to GoodRx prices on generic drugs in a seamless experience at the pharmacy counter.
OptimizeRx announces agreement to acquire Medicx Health
OptimizeRx Corp. a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions helping life sciences companies reach and engage healthcare professionals (HCPs) and patients, has signed an agreement to acquire Scottsdale, Arizona-based Healthy Offers, Inc.
Walgreens pharmacy staffers walkout over work conditions
Walgreens pharmacy staff walked off the job this week over concerns that working conditions are putting employees and patients at risk according to an AP report.
WBA appoints Tim Wentworth chief executive officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (WBA) announced Wednesday the appointment of Tim Wentworth as the company’s new chief executive officer, effective October 23. Wentworth will also join the WBA board of directors upon assuming the role.
Samsung Health taps b.well Connected Health to make personalized health care a reality
LAS VEGAS – b.well announced Tuesday at the HLTH 2023 conference that Samsung Health will use the b.well Connected Health platform to transform how consumers manage their health and engage with healthcare solutions and services.
Rite Aid releases DIY Halloween costume recipe cards
Each year, Halloween has a way of creeping up, bringing along the annual fear of finding the perfect costume. This season, Rite Aid is taking away that stress with their Costume Recipe Cards – easy solutions to ensure consumers shine on the spookiest night of the year.
Gartner predicts over 75% of companies will adopt warehouse automation by 2027
A recent Gartner report predicts that “by 2027, over 75% of companies will have adopted some form of cyber-physical automation within their warehouse operations.” GreyOrange Inc.
Walmart expands virtual health care benefits for associates
Walmart has expanded its virtual health care benefits, increasing access for associates to quality providers across the country, Lisa Woods, vice president of Well-being announced Tuesday in a blog post on the Walmart website.
Hurst joins Walmart GoLocal as vice president
Walmart today announced the hiring of Rina Hurst as vice president of Walmart GoLocal, the retailer’s delivery-as-a-service platform. Hurst joins Walmart from Shipt, where she served as chief business officer.
Brian Nightengale departs Cencora
Inmar Intelligence announced the appointment of Brian Nightengale as executive vice president and president, Healthcare Solutions.