Advanced Rx and Sure Med Compliance team to reduce opioid misuse
Opioid-related overdose is now the leading cause of death for adults between the ages of 18 and 45, claiming over 81,000 lives in 2023.
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Dollar Tree Q2 results come in below expectations
The company lowered its outlook for the full fiscal year.
NCPA pushes CMS for regulations outlining PBM contracting guardrails
Among other things, NCPA is urging CMS to require Part D plans/PBMs to notify pharmacies or their contracting entities about the pharmacies’ network status for the upcoming plan year.
Drug distributors reach $300 million opioid settlement with U.S. health plans
The proposed class action settlement with McKesson Corp, Cencora Inc and Cardinal Health Inc was disclosed in a filing in federal court in Cleveland, Ohio, and requires a judge's approval.
Weis pharmacies now offer updated Moderna and Pfizer vaccines
The 2024-2025 vaccines protect against the dominant KP.2 COVID-19 variant by lowering the risk of infection and preventing severe disease, hospitalization, and death.
Embecta receives FDA clearance for an innovative disposable insulin delivery system
The system includes a tubeless patch pump design with a 300-unit insulin reservoir that was informed by feedback from people with T2D and their healthcare providers.
Secret Deodorant teams with Warner Bros. Pictures’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice movie
Secret partners with Warner Bros. Pictures’ Beetlejuice Beetlejuice to refresh visitors of the iconic Afterlife Waiting Room with Secret Whole Body Deodorant, which provides superior odor protection from smells, everywhere.
HRG refreshes website for improved user experience
The new, streamlined site is organized to improve the user experience.
Vaseline launches Vaseline Pro VitaB3 Serum-Burst Lotion
Two-time Olympian, Jordan Chiles joins Vaseline as the brand ambassador for its latest launch, featuring a light-as-air formula that delivers 10x the antioxidant power of Vitamin C for healthy glowing skin.
Pfizer intros PfizerForAll, a digital platform that helps simplify access to health care
PfizerForAll helps individuals and their families cut down on the time and steps needed to take important health actions like getting care, filling prescriptions, and finding potential savings on Pfizer medicines.
Kroger encouraging customers to get vaccinated ahead of peak flu season
Customers may receive a $5 off coupon to be used at a Kroger Family Store when they receive a flu vaccine and a $20 off coupon when they receive a flu vaccine along with any additional vaccine during the same visit.
CRN CONVERGENCE ‘24 to feature AI expert and industry panel
Other speakers include FDA’s Welch on DSHEA and Deputy Commissioner Jones of Human Foods.
Updated COVID-19 vaccines are now available in all GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies
The retailer noted that inventory may vary by location
Rite Aid completes restructuring process and emerges from Chapter 11
Chain names Matt Schroeder CEO.
Kenvue presents new data about osteoarthritis treatment trends at PAINWeek Conference 2024
Through two abstracts and a recently published paper, Kenvue will shed light on prescription patterns, patient preferences and the efficacy of Tylenol in treating osteoarthritis pain
HHS releases National Public Education Campaign for Respiratory Virus Season
The White House and HHS have reached out to NACDS to help share this campaign with pharmacies.