Bob Azelby to join Cardinal Health board of directors
Cardinal Health announced today that its Board of Directors has elected Robert “Bob” Azelby as an independent director, effective March 1. Mr.
Bill Schiffner
Rosacea Awareness Month to highlight importance of skin care in Rosacea treatment
CHICAGO – While rosacea sufferers enjoy a wider range of therapeutic options than ever before, without proper skin care they may not get the most out of treatment, dermatologists warn.
Signify Health launches heart arrhythmia testing
Signify Health, a CVS Health company announced the addition of a heart arrhythmia test to its Diagnostic and Preventive Services offering.
Greeting Card Association announces 35th Annual Louie Awards finalists
DENVER – The Greeting Card Association (GCA) has announced finalists from the industry’s prestigious 35th Annual Louie Awards competition.
Local pharmacies on the brink, new poll reveals
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As rumors swirl in Washington, D.C., that lawmakers may once again be punting on PBM reform, the National Community Pharmacists Association Tuesday released a survey showing many local pharmacies are running out of time.
NACDS engages in “White House Challenge to end hunger and build healthy communities”
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) was highly visible at Tuesday’s “White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities” celebration event.
WBA allowing use of Medicare Advantage benefits online
Walgreens announced it is the first community pharmacy to accept a broad array of Medicare Advantage supplemental benefits online, through Walgreens.com and the Walgreens app. Eligible members can now shop from a catalog of approximately 1,700 Shop Eligible Products on Walgreens digital channels.
iA launches shared central fulfillment solution
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – iA announced the launch of Shared Central Fulfillment. Shared Central Fulfillment is a cloud-based solution that enables pharmacy fulfillment owners to offer centralized fulfillment services to multiple pharmacy partners from a single fulfillment center.
Store brands achieved record success in 2023
NEW YORK – Sales of store brands increased $10.1 billion to a record $236.3 billion last year compared to 2022, according to PLMA’s just-released 2024 Private Label Report. That represents a 4.7% rise in dollar sales in all outlets from Jan. 1 to Dec.
NCPA introduces new Business Mastercard benefit
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – As part of its ongoing efforts to empower the country’s independent community pharmacists, the National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to be launching exclusively to its members the new NCPA Business Mastercard.
IQVIA releases 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance Report
IQVIA, has published its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The annual report provides a detailed account of the organization’s focus on reducing its environmental impact and commitment to accelerating positive outcomes for public health and patients.
PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid must be priority
WASHINGTON, DC – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association, FMI – The Food Industry Association, the National Grocers Association, the American Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Specialty Pharmacy, and the National Alliance of St
PTCB expands accessibility to earn CPhT and CSPT certifications
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is taking a significant step in improving exam accessibility by extending online testing options to those pursuing the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification and the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certificatio
Reese Pharmaceutical launches new at-home colon cancer screening test
CLEVELAND – Reese Pharmaceutical is expanding its over-the-counter (OTC) diagnostic portfolio with the launch of ColoTest®, an at-home Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) that identifies the presence of hidden blood in the stool in support of the early detection of colon cancer or gastrointestinal disor
WBA names Lanesha Minnix EVP and global chief legal officer
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Lanesha Minnix the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and global chief legal officer. Minnix, most recently EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary for Ecolab, Inc., will assume her new role with WBA on April 15.
FTC sues to block Kroger-Albertsons Merger
Tthe Federal Trade Commission has sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. The FTC filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Monday.