New report looks at states with the best and worst health care
New Hampshire has the lowest average monthly health-insurance premium, which is 2.5 times lower than in West Virginia, the highest.
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Albertsons taps Brian Monahan to lead Albertsons Media Collective
A recognized leader in retail media, Monahan brings extensive experience at dentsu, Pinterest and Walmart.com.
RxConnexion named Preferred Vendor by RxPOA to empower independent pharmacies across the country
This strategic partnership enables RxPOA members to access RxConnexion’s full suite of services at preferred pricing—designed specifically to help independent pharmacies grow, increase profitability, and expand their clinical impact in the communities they serve.
NACDS praises Senate action to ensure seniors on Medicare have access to certain state-approved pharmacist services
Bipartisan bill stands to enhance healthcare delivery for seniors nationwide, especially those in communities where provider shortages persist.
Picklebalm teams with Professional Pickleball Association as Official Topical Pain Reliever
The comprehensive partnership brings Picklebalm's innovative C.A.L.M. formula directly to professional and recreational players.
Happy Cappy expands nationwide with CVS launch in 6,800 stores
"Parents are often overwhelmed by the lack of safe, effective products for their kids' skin issues," said Dr. Valenzuela. "With this CVS launch, families across the country will now have easier access to pediatrician-developed solutions right in their neighborhood pharmacy."
Consumer Edge data shows tariffs, interest rates are causing major shifts in general merchandise spending
Consumers have altered their spending behavior in response to these pressures, signaling a widespread realignment in how and where they shop.
Summerween has arrived: Mars unwraps a new era of Halloween
“Summerween is a movement and Mars is matching that energy—making sure your favorite Halloween products are on shelf whenever you’re ready to celebrate,” said Tim LeBel, Mars Chief Halloween Officer and President of Sales.
CVS rebranding Rite Aid, Bartell stores in Pacific Northwest
"We’ve decided to convert the 64 stores we are planning to buy and operate, including 20 Rite Aid locations that are still branded Bartell Drugs, to CVS Pharmacy upon the closing of the transactions."
Cardinal Health RBC 2025: Empowering the voice of independent pharmacy
This year’s conference highlighted examples of how independent pharmacies are navigating the way forward with consultative support, solutions, and a deeper investment in advocacy from Cardinal Health.
McKesson recognizes the role of the community pharmacist
Scott Miller, president of strategic, community and specialized care pharmacy at McKesson, acknowledged the balancing act independent pharmacies face.
Need for change is 'amplified' at ideaShare 2025
Jeanine Singer said that with this program McKesson is really focused on what pharmacists are focused on, which is building advocacy around their patients.
GoodRx research shows 1 in 3 Americans live in a healthcare desert
The report shows how access to health services remains deeply uneven as healthcare systems prepare for cutbacks in federal funding.
The back-to-school shopping rush is already underway
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
McKesson continues to roll with shifts in traditional retail pharmacy
Bresnahan pointed out that community pharmacy needs to diversify,“ to respond to the market shifts, [particularly] as traditional prescription volume starts to shift away from traditional retail pharmacy.”
Haut.AI launches the SPF Truth Booth: See your future skin – with and without sunscreen
The first-ever Gen AI-powered sunscreen effectiveness test visualizes long-term UV damage, inspiring smarter sun safety habits this summer.