Kroger and Walgreens form purchasing group
Building on a unique collaboration that first brought together Kroger Co.
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Senate passes over-the-counter monograph reform legislation
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) applauds Tuesday’s passage in the U.S. Senate of S. 2740, the Over-the-Counter Drug Safety, Innovation, and Reform Act by a vote of 91-2.
SheaMoisture unveils Cannabis & Ginseng hair care collection
SheaMoisture’s is introducing its new Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil Lush Length collection, that is said to work to condition and strengthen hair, while preventing breakage, improving hair and scalp health, and enhancing the appearance of fullness.
CRN commends Supreme Court’s decision to deny Amarin’s final petition for appeal
In response to the Supreme Court’s decision in Amarin Pharma v. International Trade Commission (ITC), issued December 6, the Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, issued the following statement.
Dollar General now selling CBD products in select states
Dollar General announced on Tuesday that it has begun selling about 20 CBD topical cosmetic products in approximately 1,100 stores in Tennessee and Kentucky.
Pharmacy coalition applauds drug pricing act
A coalition of national pharmacy groups on Tuesday applauded the latest version of the bipartisan Prescription Drug Pricing Reduction Act, released Friday by the Senate Finance Committee, which they say addresses backdoor clawback fees charged by large pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) that are shutt
Frito-Lay and Feed the Children team up
For the second year, a partnership between Frito-Lay and Feed the Children will provide El Paso families, pre-identified by Destiny Family Christian Center, with enough food and daily essentials to supplement meals for a week. The event kicks off Tuesday, Dec. 10, at 11 a.m.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts working with PillPack
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced on Tuesday a new pharmacy integration in its MyBlue member app and website that enables members to manage and fill their prescriptions with PillPack by Amazon Pharmacy.
UrthLeaf polls customers on benefits of CBD use for pain and anxiety
UrthLeaf recently explored the wide-ranging benefits of CBD use by asking its customers to weigh in on their experiences.
Diplomat Pharmacy agrees to $300 million buyout by UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth Group pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx on Monday announced plans to purchase specialty drug provider Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. for about $300 million. The news comes amid continued financial struggles for Diplomat. In the third quarter, the company reported a $177 million net loss.
Retailers need to promote ‘food as medicine’ concept
While it may be difficult to imagine, shoppers are becoming even more health- and nutrition-conscious than they already are.
Snickers permanently rolls out white chocolate variety
The Snickers Brand reintroduced on Monday a favorite twist on their iconic chocolate bar with Snickers White. Snickers White features the same delicious ingredients of the beloved bar—including the same peanuts, nougat and caramel—but fully covered in rich, white chocolate.
CVS installs time delay safes in all of its West Virginia pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 58 CVS Pharmacy locations in West Virginia, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Merck to buy ArQule, advancing leadership in oncology
Merck and ArQule announced Monday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire ArQule for $20 per share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $2.7 billion.
Good Idea’s Upgraded Water
If a diabetes educator could give one single piece of advice, it would probably be to replace sugary sodas and energy drinks with water. Good Idea could be described as an upgraded version of water that makes a switch both easier and more efficient.
MMR honors ‘People Who Made a Difference’
Earlier this week, Chain Drug Review’s sister publication Mass Market Retailers honored the outstanding executives who were chosen as the publication’s Six Who Made a Difference in 2019.