The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is recognizing the leadership of Tennessee state legislators and Governor Bill Haslam (R) for the enactment of House Bill 1993, which requires that on or after January 1, 2020, prescriptions for Schedule II controlled substances in the state of T
ARLINGTON, Va. – Legislation backed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) to help address the opioid abuse epidemic was passed today by the House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee. The bill – the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (H.R.
DEERFIELD, Ill. – In support of the fourth annual Red Nose Day in the U.S., Walgreens today released the latest rankings for its “Every One Counts Hometown Challenge”, which shows Atlanta as the top market for overall Red Nose Day fundraising activity, with Chicago moving into fourth place.
Today, the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) launched the “Let’s Talk About Medicare” advertising campaign focused on solutions to improve affordability and predictability for seniors in Medicare Part D.
PHILADELPHIA – ERT, a global data and technology company dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative drug development and patient support solutions, and Foundry3, a creative, science and innovation agency, today announced a partnership to create tailored digital health programs that im
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement regarding a white paper released today by the American Diabetes Association on insulin prices: “The American Diabetes Association’s new white paper on insulin prices confirms that drugmakers set, and continue to r
Today at HLTH 2018, a health care innovation conference taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada, CVS Health chief medical officer Dr. Troyen Brennan delivered a keynote address outlining CVS Health’s unique potential to help change current paradigms for addressing population health. Dr.
Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, and Walmart Inc.
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotics, a leading manufacturer of digestive health solutions, has introduced its first product line of clinically formulated, non-GMO probiotics + organic prebiotics to support digestive and immune health plus other specific needs.
Fred’s Inc. has reported that CVS Health is purchasing its specialty pharmacy business EntrustRx for $40 million.
Major League Baseball and Utz Quality Foods LLC announced a new multi-faceted sponsorship agreement that extends across television, digital media and retail locations and makes Utz the Official Salty Snack of MLB.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – In an effort to continue to be part of the solution to the nation’s opioid epidemic, Walmart is introducing new policies, programs and tools aimed at curbing opioid misuse and abuse.
This week Poland Spring is launching its new TV spot, “Just What’s Refreshingly Real” takes place in nature where it all begins, and focuses on what its fans in the Northeast are looking for. “Poland Spring has been around since 1845 and the brand has such a strong connection with our fans that we
Food giant Mondelez International has agreed to acquire cookie maker Tate’s Bake Shop for about $500 million, looking to address changing consumer tastes. Tate’s is best known for its chocolate chip cookies with a green-and-white label on the bag. The Southampton, N.Y.
For more than 35 years McKesson’s ideaShare has been the premier education and networking event for community pharmacies. The leading conference is designed to help independent pharmacy owners and their staff improve their knowledge, performance and profitability.
After 15 years of heading up the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA), chief executive officer and president Mark Merritt is stepping down, effective at year-end. Under Merritt’s leadership, PCMA grew from an obscure group into the nation’s leading voice on prescription drug benefits.
