Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer J.C. Scott issued the following statement on the Administration’s final Medicare Part D rule: “We share the administration’s goal of reducing prescription drug costs in Medicare.
The National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores issued the following statement Thursday after a final drug pricing rule was released and failed to reform pharmacy direct and indirect remuneration fees, or pharmacy DIR: “We are disappointed and frustra
Walmart on Thursday reported first quarter net income of $3.84 billion as revenue rose 1% to $123.9 billion. U.S. same-store sales increased 3.4% in the 13 weeks ended April 30. That was the best performance by that metric in nine years, the company said. Net sales in the United States increased 3.
Kellogg Co. announced Thursday that Kim Reed, general manager of its U.S. Grocery business, has chosen to leave the company to pursue a new career opportunity. The company has divided Reed’s role into two to support the leadership of the Grocery business.
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced Thursday the launch of a new initiative highlighting pharmaceutical distributors’ critical role in the safe, reliable and efficient delivery of medical products to hundreds of thousands of pharmacies, hospitals and other healthcare providers natio
WASHINGTON – The greeting card industry is gearing up for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, happening May 18 – 20, 2019 at the Brooklyn Expo Center and hosted by the Greeting Card Association (GCA).
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories announced the launch of daptomycin for injection, 500mg/vial single-dose vial, a therapeutic equivalent generic version of Cubicin for Injection, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The Cubicin for Injection (daptomycin for injection) brand and generic had U.
As Congress explores policies to lower the cost of prescription drugs, NACDS recommended several measures to achieve that goal and improve patient health.
Fred’s Inc. announced Thursday it is closing 104 underperforming stores as part of an “ongoing effort to rationalize its store footprint.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), through a majority vote of its members, has endorsed a new monitoring measure that evaluates interventions to resolve patients’ medication therapy problems in health plans’ medication therapy management (MTM) programs.
SEATTLE – In today’s highly competitive and convenience-driven landscape, retailers are challenged to adapt to consumer behaviors.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Wednesday issued guidance for Medicaid and CHIP managed care plans clarifying that the amount retained from a pharmacy benefit manager under “spread pricing” must be excluded from the amount of actual claims used in calculating Medicaid and CHIP managed
Eva NYC has launched the new Spectrum Tools collection. The collection includes the Spectrum Dryer and Spectrum Styling Iron – both available in Ulta stores and on Ulta.com for $100.
In 2018, Hurricane Michael, the third-most intense Atlantic hurricane to make landfall in the U.S., ripped its way through the Florida Panhandle spending the next six days ravaging communities from Tallahassee, Fla. to southeastern Virginia.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), through a majority vote of its members, has endorsed three new performance measures that evaluate initial opioid prescriptions: at high dosage, for long duration, or for long-acting or extended-release opioids.
This spring, Hallmark is expanding its selection of exclusive Harry Potter gifts and collectibles making Hallmark Gold Crown stores a go-to destination for fans of the Wizarding World. The collection has new items including hi-tech ornaments, home decor, ceramics, plush, apparel and greeting cards.
