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NACDS praises Colorado e-prescribing law

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Monday praised Colorado’s enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (SB19-079) that would require prescriptions for controlled substance prescriptions for Schedules II-IV to be submitted electronically, which will help in the fight against opio

Rite Aid launches new Rx drug safety program

In an effort to help combat teen drug abuse and misuse in Oregon state, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Portland-area high schools.

Judge to hold hearings on CVS-Aetna merger decision

According to published reports, the U.S. federal judge reviewing an agreement between the government and CVS Health allowing the company to buy Aetna said last week that he wants to hold a hearing next month to hear from witnesses who object to the $69B merger, as he considers whether the deal is in

Welly unveils premium first aid brand

Welly Health PBC– an all-new line of premium bandages and first aid products nestled in beautiful tins– launched Monday exclusively in Target stores nationwide and Target.com.

Cardinal Health rolls out CoolSource Cooling System

Cardinal Health officially launched Monday the CoolSource Cooling System, a vest that was invented by Jill Byrne, MSN, RN, CNOR, and PhD student at Case Western Reserve University. Byrne sought to ease the distress of fellow OR clinicians and surgeons caused by excessive heat in the operating room.

Bulu and Crayola launch official Crayola CIY Box

Bringing fun and creative crafting home, Bulu has partnered with Crayola, to build the Crayola CIY Box, a monthly subscription program designed for the Crayola crafter in everyone.

Speakers to bring new insights to NACDS annual

The 2019 NACDS Annual Meeting is nearly here—April 27-30, in Palm Beach, Fla. The exclusive event brings together the industry’s most influential business leaders to build essential partnerships and get new insights to better navigate today’s constantly evolving marketplace.

Seasoned execs spur growth of independent O-T-C companies

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – With recent over-the-counter industry consolidation and mergers, many seasoned executives have left large O-T-C companies and moved on to smaller, nimbler independent companies focused on specific brands and categories.

Gallo Winery announces deal with Constellation Brands

E. & J. Gallo Winery (Gallo) announced this week that it has entered into an agreement with Constellation Brands to purchase more than 30 wine and spirits brands, along with six winemaking facilities located in California, Washington, and New York.

New analysis: HHS proposed rebate rule ‘poorly conceived’

The Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General’s proposed rule on prescription drug rebates in Medicare and Medicaid would increase beneficiary premiums and taxpayer spending, according to a new report — “Concerns Regarding the Proposed Rule to Restrict Drug Manufacturer Rebates in

Boots UK launches new beauty experience

Boots UK has reinvented its beauty department where customers can now experience a new and inspirational beauty hall, get beauty advice from brand new beauty advisors and shop more of the industry’s most innovative brands and products.