Sprig expands distribution of CBD-infused soda line
Sprig, the market leader in cannabis-infused beverages, has begun sales of its CBD-infused soda line in New York, Florida, Nevada, and Illinois.
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Express Scripts earns high marks in 2018 PBMI report
According to the Pharmacy Benefit Management Institute’s (PBMI) 2018 PBM Customer Satisfaction Report of plan sponsors, Express Scripts leads the industry in customer satisfaction, earning the highest overall satisfaction rating, 8.1, among large PBMs serving more than 20 million members.
Retailers say credit card swipe fee proposed settlement won’t work
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation said a proposed new class action settlement, which purports to resolve claims that Visa and MasterCard set credit card swipe fees in a multi-billion dollar price-fixing scheme, largely resembles part of an agreement that both a federal appellate court and
AAOA releases toolkit to educate on opioid abuse and misuse
Allied Against Opioid Abuse (AAOA), a national initiative to help prevent prescription opioid abuse and misuse through education, has created a pharmacy toolkit to equip pharmacists with resources to engage and educate patients about the safe use, storage and disposal of pain medicines.
NACDS praises passage of bill to prohibit “gag clauses”
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) praised the U.S. Senate’s passage last evening of the Patient Right to Know Prices Act (S. 2554).
P&G launches new Crest toothpaste
Procter and Gamble has released new Crest Gum & Enamel Repair, a specially designed toothpaste that focuses on neutralizing plaque bacteria along and below the gum line while also boosting the repair of weakened enamel.
NACDS applauds California e-prescribing Law
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is applauding the enactment of an electronic prescribing bill (AB 2789) in California that will help to prevent opioid abuse. California Governor Jerry Brown signed the legislation yesterday.
Camber Pharmaceuticals releases generic for Norvir
Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of ritonavir tablets to its growing portfolio of products. Ritonavir tablets are the generic version of Norvir from Abbvie and is used to treat HIV. Ritonavir tablets is available in 100mg-30ct bottle.
Mars looking at more sustainable business options
Mars is changing how it does business — one year from the launch from its “Sustainable in a Generation” Plan.
New study looks at breakfast trends
The old adage that breakfast is the most important meal of the day still rings true for most people, according to Packaged Facts’ report Breakfast: Retail Product Trends and Opportunities in the U.S.
Walgreens donates $200,000 to Red Cross to aid areas hit by Florence
Walgreens is supporting relief efforts in North Carolina and South Carolina in the aftermath of Hurricane Florence through a number of measures, including an initial $200,000 donation to the American Red Cross relief efforts.
Kellogg sending food to support Florence emergency relief efforts
Kellogg Company is donating five semi-trailers of cereal, bars and crackers to help people in the Carolinas and Appalachia region impacted by Tropical Depression Florence.
Hisamitsu America intros new Salonpas Pain Relief Patch Large in value pack
Hisamitsu America announce the availability of the Salonpas Pain Relief Patch Large in a new double size value pack that includes nine large patches. The product launch is being supported by a national broadcast advertising campaign which begins this week.
Kraft Heinz rolls out Mayochup
Heinz Mayochup sauce, the delicious blend of mayonnaise and ketchup that divided the Internet earlier this year, is officially making its U.S. debut, and Heinz is letting America decide who gets the first taste.
Senate passes NACDS-backed e-prescribing measure
ARLINGTON, Va. – The U.S. Senate just passed a package of measures focused on the opioid abuse epidemic, including the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (S. 2460), which is backed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).
Emerson Group opens new warehouse in Indiana
The Emerson Group recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony this week to celebrate the opening of a new warehouse facility.