Based on insights from member pharmacies that serve as the front lines of healthcare delivery, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has submitted extensive and thoroughly documented comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services in support of the agency’s proposal to refor
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. Today, pharmacists are facing a health care environment that presents both opportunities and challenges.
RetailMeNot released the top 10 trends that will define retail and marketing in 2019, based on survey insights from retail marketers and consumers.
Merix Pharmaceutical Corp., an industry leader in the treatment of cold sores and development of phyto-pharmaceutical technology, announces its proprietary botanical extract formula Viracea was found to be highly active against HSV-1 and HSV-2 in laboratory testing.
CVS Health announced that Aetna, a CVS Health business, has entered into a four-year reinsurance arrangement with Vitality Re X Limited as part of its long-term capital management strategy.
CVS Pharmacy has expanded the responsibilities of Judy Sansone, the chain’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant. In addition, George Coleman has been promoted to senior vice president of merchandising, reporting to Sansone.
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of its second generation BD Nano pen needle, designed for more reliable subcutaneous injection depth.
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, announced significant progress toward the goal of full transparency for all of its beauty imagery by the end of 2020 and its efforts to create new industry standards for post-production alterations of beauty imagery.
Brandless.com, the direct-to-consumer, community-led brand, has introduced two entirely new categories — baby and pet. For increased convenience, Brandless has also unveiled a new optional subscription service to help folks stay stocked.
Cardinal Health announced that Brian Rice will join the company as executive vice president, chief information officer and customer support services. Rice’s most recent role was senior vice president, chief information officer and global business services for Kellogg Company.
Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Dofetilide Capsules, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, and 0.5 mg. Aurobindo’s dofetilide capsules are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Pfizer’s Tikosyn.
Ben & Jerry’s number one fan favorite flavor in the world, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, will soon have company on freezer shelves. Ben & Jerry’s has come out with three new cookie dough flavors with the biggest gobs of cookie dough running right down the middle of the pint. The
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has awarded the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant to five institutions across the US in the areas of research and chocolate programming.
Today marks the much-anticipated launch of Thick Head, a breakthrough brand to combat men’s hair loss from Atlantic Coast Brands.
MORRISTOWN, N.J. – For the first time, Hoy Health makes it possible for consumers to purchase medications in the U.S for their loved ones in Latin America, and Hoy Health will home-deliver within 24 hours. Consumers can visit HoyRX.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has issued the following statement on announced settlement with U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “Walgreens is pleased to have resolved these matters with the Department of Justice.
