New insights into the daily struggles of dry eye sufferers
VAUGHAN, Ontario – Bausch + Lomb Corp. is sharing results from the company’s inaugural State of Dry Eye survey, which explores dry eye understanding and experiences among American adults.
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Walmart Health shopping vacant clinics
According to published reports, Walmart is in the the process of seeking buyers for its vacant health clinics, wrote Fortune magazine. Currently, buildings associated with the defunct Walmart Health division are empty and patients have had to seek care elsewhere.
Wellness Formulations introduces ralli rapid pain relief
Wellness Formulations announces the launch of ralli™ Rapid Pain Relief, an innovative new product set to redefine the topical pain relief market. Available now at Walmart, ralli combines the powerful pain relief of menthol with advanced features consumers have been eagerly anticipating.
Pharmasave announces Canada-wide partnership with AIR MILES
LANGLEY, B.C. –Pharmasave, Canada’s leading independent community pharmacy, is excited to announce the expansion of its partnership with the AIR MILES Reward Program (AIR MILES) across Canada, as the loyalty program also unveils its new brand platform to inspire Canadians to ‘Collect more moments.
Albertsons taps Soda Health to bring Medicare Advantage Benefits online
CHICAGO – Albertsons Cos. and Soda Health announce a new expanded service offering, making it even easier for Medicare Advantage members to use their supplemental benefits. Soda Health is the first and currently only benefits card to be accepted by Albertsons.
American Regent introduces Sodium Phosphates Injection
American Regent announces the launch and availability of Sodium Phosphates Injection, USP, which is FDA-approved and therapeutically equivalent to Sodium Phosphates.
Regeneron, Sanofi: EU approves Dupixent as first-ever targeted therapy for COPD patients
The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has approved Dupixent (dupilumab) as an add-on maintenance treatment for adults with uncontrolled chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) characterized by raised blood eosinophils.
Boots managing director Sebastian James to leave post
LONDON – Walgreens Boots Alliance confirms that the Managing Director of Boots, Sebastian James, has given notice to leave the company to pursue a new role in the healthcare sector.
CDR, MMR event honors top retailers
Chain Drug Review (CDR) and Mass Market Retailers (MMR) presented their 2023 “Retailer of the Year” awards last week in New York City. The event, held at The Harmonie Club, drew retailer and supplier executives from across the food, drug and mass channels.
Rite Aid bankruptcy plan approved
Last week a U.S. bankruptcy judge approved Rite Aid’s restructuring plan, allowing the pharmacy chain to trim down its debt by $2 billion and give control to a group of lenders. U.S.
Meijer doubles milk discount for SNAP participants
Retailer Meijer is doubling down on the milk discount it offers to SNAP program participants (up to 40% off any brand or size of skim or skim milk) in an ongoing effort to expand access to healthy foods and beverages.
Walmart sells telehealth platform MeMD
Health technology startup Fabric has acquired Walmart’s telehealth assets as the retailer exits its health care delivery business. Fabric, which offers patient intake, care navigation and telehealth services, said it purchased Walmart’s MeMD for an undisclosed amount.
Walgreens and TradeBeyond enhance sourcing practices
SAN DIEGO – Supply chain management solution provider TradeBeyond said Friday that Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) Global Sourcing has selected its industry-leading multi-enterprise platform to optimize and standardize the company’s operations across its retail brands and to leverage more innovative
Court rejects plan to shield Sacklers in Purdue opioid deal
The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a nationwide settlement with OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma that would have shielded members of the Sackler family who own the company from civil lawsuits over the toll of opioids but also would have provided billions of dollars to combat the opioid epidemic.