NACDS to Capitol Hill: Stand strong on PBM reform
NACDS: “As the continuing resolution is finalized, Americans and their pharmacies are watching and waiting for real PBM reform now to lower drug costs and to protect pharmacy access”.
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Coresight Research looks at six trends that will transform the industry in 2025
Coresight Research sees the retail sector as being at a critical juncture, where embracing innovation and adapting to changing consumer preferences are no longer optional but essential for survival.
Joint op-ed by National Association of Manufacturers and NACDS calls for PBM reform now
Entitled “Congress, Don’t Waste the Work Done for PBM Reform,” the piece urges the enactment of PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid this year.
General Mills expands product lineup with launch of Cheerios Protein
Cheerios Protein delivers part of a nutritionally balanced breakfast with 8 grams of protein per serving.
Walgreens study: Almost a third of Americans worry about missing a holiday event due to illness
Survey shows almost half of Americans missed a holiday event in the past because of illness and are taking preventative measures to not let it happen again.
Vizient’s 2025 Trends Report gives a strategy and investment roadmap for health care leaders
Pharmacy innovation, advanced analytics and AI will drive success in the coming year.
Albertsons sues Kroger, terminates $25 billion merger agreement after courts block deal
“Given the recent federal and state court decisions to block our proposed merger with Kroger, we have made the difficult decision to terminate the merger agreement.”
NACDS responds to HHS extending “PREP Act” for pharmacy access
The move by HHS will help maintain continuity of patients’ access to pharmacies as states continue to achieve strong progress in enhancing their policies.
NACDS, NCPA to the U.S. Congress: Stand strong and enact PBM reforms this year in Medicare and Medicaid
“We also laud the commitment of other Republican and Democratic members of the House of Representatives and of the Senate who are working hard to deliver comprehensive PBM reform before year’s end."
NPC announces Takeda’s Jen Norton as board chair for 2025
NPC’s board also elected its Executive Committee for 2025.
Grocery TV and Hy-Vee team up
Move will power one of the largest in-store retail media networks in U.S. grocery.
Ohio Supreme Court favors CVS, Walgreens and Walmart in national opioid case
The Ohio Supreme Court held on a 5-2 vote that state law barred Lake and Trumbull counties' claims that pharmacy chains' dispensing of addictive pain medications created a public nuisance that the companies should be forced to remediate.
Hershey president and CEO Michele Buck to lead U.S. Confection business on an interim basis
Michael Del Pozzo, president of the U.S. Confection unit, is departing the company effective December 12.
Dotmatics and Databricks partner to advance scientific intelligence in life sciences
The strategic partnership combines Dotmatics’ deep expertise in scientific software with Databricks data intelligence expertise
Sales up in November even as two Thanksgiving weekend days fell in December
Total retail sales were up 0.15% seasonally adjusted month over month and up 2.35% unadjusted year over year in November, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor.
New Crayola children's study reveals a powerful link between creativity and confidence
Creativity helps children express themselves, fostering problem-solving and achievement.