
CDR


Kroger closes sale of specialty pharmacy business
Kroger had announced a definitive agreement with Elevance Health for the sale in March.

BD and ten23 health partner
Innovative RFID-based solution for prefillable syringes (PFS) aims to enhance efficiency and improve traceability during the fill & finish process and product distribution.

Nature’s Truth Elderberry Gummies Win 'Taste for Life' Immunity Essentials Award
This award marks the fourth win for Nature’s Truth from Taste for Life in 2024.

Eyebot partners with Zenni Optical to expand eye care accessibility
This collaboration aims to improve the accessibility of vision care services through the initial deployment of 10 state-of-the-art Eyebot S1 kiosks, which provide rapid vision tests in just 90 seconds.

Dockworkers strike suspended, reach tentative agreement
On Wednesday, NRF led a coalition of nearly 300 industry trade associations in sending a letter to President Biden calling on him to use “any and all authority” to end the strike.

NCPA: Biden’s drug program will fail if pharmacies are paid too little and too late
CMS’ failure to require timely, sufficient pharmacy reimbursement will lead to closures not seen since the start of Part D and patients will suffer as a result.
New research finds gift cards and loyalty programs will power holiday spending
Holiday forecast finds half of holiday budgets will be spent on gift cards.

FARE and CVS Pharmacy continue to partner on Teal Pumpkin Project
For the third year, CVS Pharmacy is offering over 60 allergy-friendly treats in stores and online.


Circana: One-third of U.S. consumers prioritize wellness in food and beverage choices
According to Circana’s Complete Food & Beverage research, health-focused consumers drive $638 billion in total food and beverage spending power.

Dr. Reddy's gets lenacapavir license
Dr. Reddy’s has been granted a license to manufacture Lenacapavir and market it for the current approved indication of HIV treatment in HTE adults with multi-drug resistant HIV.

Prime Therapeutics’ Mostafa Kamal becomes PCMA board chair
Kamal succeeds David Joyner, executive vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS Caremark, who completed his term as PCMA’s board chairman.

Circana reports that holiday shopping should be up this year
Holiday shoppers plan to spend an average of 2% more than last year, and Black Friday hits 4-year high in expectation of best holiday deals.

Camber’s readiness for DSCSA compliance
Camber is fully prepared for DSCSA compliance by November 2024.

Qnovia announces FDA clearance of IND application for lead asset RespiRx Nicotine Inhaler
Phase 1 clinical trial for smoking cessation expected to dose first patient in 4Q 2024.