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Charlie Hartig named CEO of Hartig Drug

Charlie Hartig has been named chief executive officer of Hartig Drug Co. Charlie Hartig is a veteran of companies including CVS Health, Omnicare, and Express Scripts. As senior legal counsel with CVS, he advised senior management on pharmacy operations.

Hoy Health’s HoyMEDS mobile app now available

Hoy Health Monday announced that its free HoyMEDS Medication Discount Mobile App is available for download at Apple’s App Store or Google Play. Officially launched on Feb. 25, 2019, the app provides instant savings when consumers anywhere in the U.S.

Congress reports back to constituents on NACDS fly-in

Rep. Liz Cheney (R, Wyo.) wrote to her constituents in a March newsletter about meeting with pharmacy advocates during the recent NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill. More than 400 advocates met with every congressional office during the event, representing all 50 states.

Big chewy Nerds goes sour, available nationwide in April

Nerds, the popular candy brand known for its tiny, tangy, crunchy candy packed with flavor from the Ferrara Candy Co., is expanding its award-winning product, Big Chewy Nerds, with the launch of Sour Big Chewy Nerds.

Kroger Division QFC to eliminate single-use plastic bags

Beginning April 1, QFC, a division of Kroger Co., will no longer offer single-use plastic bags. Throughout the month of April, QFC will donate $1 for each reusable bag sold in its stores to The Nature Conservancy, a global nonprofit committed to protecting the earth’s lands and waters.

CVS begins selling CBD products in seven states

CVS has begun carrying CBD products in selected stores in seven states: California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, and Tennessee. The chain is stocking hemp-derived topical products only, such as creams, sprays, roll-ons, lotions and salves.

Novartis plans for Alcon spin-off on April 9, 2019

Novartis Friday confirmed that certain important conditions precedent for the 100% spin-off of the Alcon eye care business have been met, including receipt of certain necessary authorizations and rulings.

Aliera offers members MinuteClinic access

Aliera Healthcare, a provider of traditional and non-traditional health plans, Thursday announced a new affiliation with MinuteClinic, the retail medical clinic of CVS Health.