CVS changes Aetna leadership after disappointing quarter
CVS chief strategy officer Katerina Guerraz is appointed the segment’s chief operating officer.
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CRN responds to JAMA Botanical Use Survey
CRN responds to an “original investigation” that appeared in JAMA Open Network (“Estimated Exposure to 6 Potentially Hepatotoxic Botanicals in US Adults”).
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy earns accreditations from URAC, ACHC
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy has received Mail Service Pharmacy Accreditation from URAC for its home delivery pharmacy services, and Specialty Pharmacy Service Accreditation for select community-based specialty pharmacies from Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
Edgewell Personal Care announces executive leadership changes
Edgewell Personal Care Company announced key changes to its executive leadership team.
Walgreens and Instacart team to accept SNAP/EBT online nationwide
Walgreens announced a new collaboration with Instacart to offer online SNAP/EBT payment acceptance at more than 7,500 Walgreens stores nationwide, including over 100 Duane Reade locations in New York. Customers can now purchase thousands of SNAP-eligible products for same-day delivery via Instacart.
Circana reports U.S. prestige beauty industry sales grew by 8% in the first half
In the first half of 2024, the U.S. prestige beauty market grew by 8% to $15.3 billion, while sales at mass merchants held flat, according to Circana, a leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.
Upsher-Smith rolls out TORPENZ (everolimus) tablets
Upsher-Smith Launches TORPENZ (everolimus) tablets
Flu and RSV vaccine appointments now available at Rite Aid locations
Rite Aid announces availability of Flu and RSV vaccine appointments at all locations
CVS Health mobilizes its response as Hurricane Debby makes landfall
The pharmacy has implemented numerous measures to mitigate the risk of pauses in prescription fulfillment.
NACDS names Stephanie Katz to advance pharmacy reimbursement priorities
Stephanie Katz will lead reimbursement, innovation, and advocacy alongside Dr. Lauren Lyles-Stolz.
PBMs have their say in Congress; report assails industry
The House Committee on Oversight and Accountability published a report ahead of the hearing slamming PBM practices.
NRF: Economy still growing, but could be slowing enough for fed to lower interest rates this year
“The consumer environment has kept the expansion on a positive path toward a ‘soft landing’ despite high interest rates."
Amazon reports profitable Q2, but offers a cautious outlook for Q3
Amazon on Thursday reported strong sales and improved profits in its fiscal second quarter, but the company's stock price fell in after-hours trading after the company noted that sales and profits may fall somewhat in the third quarter.