As the future of pharmacy technology continues to expand past simple work-flow tools, pharmacies are beginning to shift their focus to implementing solutions that not only help them deliver better patient care but also drive improvements in their clinical, operational, financial and regulatory compl
The digital economy is revolutionizing the retail sector with rapidly evolving technology and a borderless connected world raising consumer awareness and expectations. Today’s retailers are finding the demands less predictable, with consumers having access to more channels.
With e-commerce capturing a growing slice of the retail pie, the future of the physical store becomes a more urgent question.
Kroger Co. has upped its investment in U.K. digital grocer Ocado as part of an exclusive agreement that will bring Ocado’s automated fulfillment network to the United States to bolster Kroger’s home delivery capabilities.
As the epidemic of opioid abuse continues to escalate in America, corporations and other organizations are ramping up their efforts to fight the problem. Rite Aid Corp.
Two CVS Health executives were in the spotlight last month at events discussing the new challenges facing the health care industry.
Discount Drug Mart and McKesson High Volume Solutions (HVS) have entered into a pharmacy automation agreement that calls for McKesson HVS to provide the retail pharmacy operator with a dispensing automation platform for a central fill pharmacy in Avon Lake, Ohio.
Albertsons Cos. and Rite Aid Corp. hosted a joint analyst event last month to discuss the strategic and financial benefits of the proposed merger transaction between the two companies.
The board of directors of Diplomat Pharmacy has appointed Brian Griffin board chairman and chief executive officer, effective June 4, the company announced last month. Griffin recently resigned as the executive vice president and CEO of IngenioRx, the pharmacy benefit manager of Anthem Inc.
Walgreens Boots Alliance executive vice chairman and chief executive officer Stefano Pessina urged analysts not to think they can see the future of Walgreens simply by visiting the company’s new pilot stores in Gainesville, Fla.
Chain drug retailers reacted favorably to President Trump’s drug price cutting plan; branded pharmaceutical manufacturers less so.
The White House last month steered clear of extreme measures in issuing a plan to cut drug prices. While President Donald Trump called the proposal “the most sweeping action in history to lower the price of prescription drugs for the American people,” the plan left industry stakeholders relieved.
Kroger, through Kroger Precision Marketing powered by 84.51°, will launch a new consumer packaged goods search service that combines both data and personalization options.
In an effort combat drug abuse and misuse, Rite Aid Corp. announced today its plans to install 100 medication disposal units in selected pharmacies over the next year.
BioPhotas, Inc. announces the latest addition to the Celluma Series, the Celluma POD. A FDA-cleared and patent-pending medical device, the Celluma POD incorporates the award-winning features of the Celluma PRO into a smaller handheld device for spot treating skin, joint and muscle conditions.
Lupin announced the appointment of Nicholas (Nick) Hart as president – specialty for its U.S. business. Hart will lead the specialty strategic business unit in the United States and will be responsible for Lupin’s specialty brand business growth strategy, P&L and organization.
