CHPA Educational Foundation expands Gala Awards Program
On Monday, the CHPA Educational Foundation announced an expanded awards program for its fourth annual Gala on November 12, 2019 at the Plaza in New York City.
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Mountain Dew releases DEWnited States Collection
Mountain Dew is celebrating what makes the United States great this summer by releasing the DEWnited States Collection, a limited-edition bottle series representing all 50 states.
Novartis and Sandoz honored with Power of Partnership Award
STAMFORD, Conn. – Americares, in partnership with the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), has presented its annual Power of Partnership Award to Novartis and its Sandoz division, in recognition of their outstanding commitment to increasing access to health care around the world.
CVS outlines strategy to accelerate growth
The executive team of CVS Health on Tuesday outlined a series of transformation initiatives at its 2019 Investor Day event, showing how the company plans to accelerate enterprise growth, simplify a consumer health system that is confusing and inconvenient, and position the company for long-term grow
Poland Spring 100% Natural Spring Water to use 100% recycled plastic by 2022
Poland Spring Brand 100% Natural Spring Water announced Monday that it has started transitioning its packaging to recycled plastic (rPET), and plans to be the first major bottled water brand to reach 100% recycled plastic across its still water portfolio by 2022.
John Gray announces retirement from HDA
John Gray, president and chief executive officer of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), announced on Monday his retirement from the organization. Gray will remain in his position until May 2, 2020.
Lilly helping people prepare for disasters, making meds available
The 2019 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1. With natural disasters and extreme weather on the rise, it’s critical to be prepared and ready to respond. That’s why Eli Lilly and Co.
Tastykake and Wonder “Deploy the Joy” to support the USO
Tastykake and Wonder have joined forces to announce a donation of up to $1 million over the course of three years to the United Service Organizations (USO).
P&G unveils new Pepto Bismol product for diarrhea
Pepto Bismol is bringing innovation to the digestive wellness category with Pepto Diarrhea and the release of Liquicaps. This new offering targets diarrhea relief and a convenient liquicap form just in time for a summer filled with traveling, cookouts and fun.
FMI weighs in on CBD-infused products at FDA hearing
WASHINGTON – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on Friday participated in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) public hearing regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), as the agency considers whether and how to create a legal pathway
Gilead Sciences names Mercier as CCO
Gilead Sciences announced that Johanna Mercier will join the company as chief commercial officer, and will become a member of the company’s senior leadership team. Mercier will assume responsibility for the company’s commercial operations effective July 1.
DIR relief urgency inspires over 4,700 letters to Congress
Already over the past week, NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocates have sent more than 4,700 letters to Congress. Their case is crucial: DIR relief is needed now for pharmacies’ viability and to reduce out-of-pocket drug costs for patients.
NACDS expands recommendations for opioid abuse prevention
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced four more policy recommendations for opioid abuse prevention. The new proposals build on current policies backed by NACDS, which are achieving results at the federal and state levels.
Elevate CBD appoints Cindy Blum vice president of marketing
Axcentria Pharmaceutical, the parent company of Elevate CBD, has named Cindy Blum vice president of marketing. Blum is responsible for leading the branding, marketing and innovation for Elevate CBD with a vision of more than doubling sales in 2019. She is based in Chicago.
Keptner named Rite Aid chief marketing and merchandising officer
Rite Aid Corp. announced on Thursday that Erik Keptner, a proven leader with more than 20 years’ experience in retail marketing, has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief marketing and merchandising officer, effective June 24, 2019.
Cancer mortality continues to decline
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that, for all cancer sites combined, cancer death rates continued to decline in men, women, and children in the United States from 1999 to 2016. Overall cancer incidence rates, or rates of new cancers, decreased in men from 2008 to