Express Scripts names Ron Guerrier CIO
Express Scripts recently announced that Ron Guerrier will join the company as chief information officer, effective April 16, 2018.
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Cardinal Health begins donation of 80,000 doses of Narcan
Today, as part of its Opioid Action Program, Cardinal Health began rolling out its donation of more than 80,000 doses of Narcan, (naloxone HCI) Nasal Spray 4mg, to community organizations who will distribute the life-saving overdose-reversal medication to first responders and law enforcement across
CVS to focus on kidney care and dialysis treatment
CVS Health announced an exciting new initiative that will focus on chronic kidney disease and dialysis and builds upon the company’s focus on driving innovation in the management of chronic disease to help improve patient health outcomes while managing costs.
McKesson takes steps to fight opioid epidemic
As the severity of the American opioid epidemic continues to deepen, government agencies — along with the White House — and private sector companies are joining the fight to stop it. On Thursday, McKesson Corp. announced a series of company initiatives aimed at combatting the crisis.
Five ways Amazon can jump into health care
Online retail giant Amazon will enter the broader health care market — it’s just a question of how, according to global management consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting. In a new report released yesterday, L.E.K.
GSK to buy out Novartis in consumer health joint venture
GlaxoSmithKline plc plans to buy Novartis’ 36.5% stake in their consumer health care joint venture for $13 billion. Under the agreement announced Tuesday, Novartis’ shares in the joint venture will be canceled, and the joint venture will pay the buyout price to Novartis.
Walgreens raises beauty to an even higher level
The elevation of beauty at Walgreens continues to take the category to new heights. The retailer has just completed the second phase of the Walgreens Beauty Differentiation concept rollout, diversifying its department mix with new brands and tonics.
Johnson & Johnson announces CFO succession
Dominic Caruso, executive vice president and chief financial officer at Johnson & Johnson, is slated to retire this fall and be succeeded by Joseph Wolk.
Rembrandt 1 Week Whitening Kit rolls out to stores
Ranir LLC has launched the Rembrandt 1 Week Whitening Kit, formulated to provide faster results for consumers looking to whiten their teeth.
Report: Women exec turnover high in retail, CPG
especially women executives — is much higher than that for men in the retail and CPG industries. Titled “The
Pharmacy groups hail expanded free Rx plan in Ontario
Canadian pharmacy organizations lauded the Ontario government’s expansion of its OHIP+ free prescriptions plan to seniors in the province. Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne yesterday announced that, starting Aug.
CVS steps up opioid abuse prevention in New Hampshire
CVS Health has taken its efforts to fight the abuse of opioids to New Hampshire.
Albertsons readies food, wellness digital marketplace
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. has called on vendors to join its upcoming digital marketplace for food and wellness products.
Walmart to add more FedEx Office departments in stores
FedEx Corp. plans to open FedEx Office departments at 500 Walmart U.S. stores over the next two years. FedEx said Tuesday that the Walmart FedEx Office locations will offering printing, shipping and other services.
Former Lilly CFO to head CVS Caremark
CVS Health has named former Eli Lilly and Co. chief financial officer Derica Rice as president of its CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management unit. Plans call for Rice to take the helm at CVS Caremark on March 30, CVS said late Tuesday.
Dr. Sheffield’s adds activated charcoal toothpaste
Sheffield Pharmaceuticals has expanded its Dr. Sheffield’s Certified Natural Toothpaste line with an activated charcoal toothpaste. Dr.