Panzer hails mentorship and collaboration
In his first remarks as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Mark Panzer thanked those who have taught and collaborated with him throughout his 46-year retail career.
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NACDS Foundation announces scholarships, grants
PALM BEACH, Fla. –The NACDS Foundation has distributed $220,000 in scholarships and grants as part of an ongoing commitment to advancing patient care through pharmacy education as part of the 23rd Annual NACDS Foundation Scholarship Program.
Panzer vows to keep NACDS focused on patients’ needs
Mark Panzer, chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, has been involved with the chain drug business for over 40 years.
FDA recommends the approval of Baricitinib 2mg
Eli Lilly and Incyte Corp. announced that the U.S.
Kroger and Cardinal Health to co-host drug take-back events
Kroger Co. and Cardinal Health announced the companies will host joint drug take-back events at more than 100 Kroger Family of Pharmacies locations from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. local time on April 28, 2018 across America, as part of the U.S.
Lupin gets FDA approval for generic Xenazine tablets
Lupin announced today that it has received final approval for its Tetrabenazine tablets, 12.5 mg and 25 mg from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market a generic version of Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America’s Xenazine tablets, 12.5 mg and 25 mg.
Schnucks deploys PharmaSmart kiosks
PharmaSmart International Inc. will roll out health screening kiosks (model PS2000) at Schnuck Markets in-store pharmacies.
NACDS names new officers, board members
PALM BEACH, Fla. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has elected new officers, and executive committee and board members for the coming year. The appointments were announced at the NACDS Annual Meeting.
Coty unveils makeup try-on experience with AR
Coty has unveiled a a first-of-a-kind augmented reality (AR) makeup try-on experience. The company debuted the blended reality Magic Mirror — which integrates physical products with digital content — at its newly relaunched Bourjois boutique in Paris.
NACDS Annual Meeting takes on more proactive approach
PALM BEACH, Fla. – Change – confronting it and creating it – has emerged as a powerful theme of the 2018 National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting.
LabCorp at Walgreens expands into Florida
Walgreens and LabCorp today announced the expansion of their LabCorp at Walgreens collaboration into Florida.
IPO plan pulled by Albertsons
Albertsons Cos. has withdrawn its plan for an initial public offering. In its filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Albertsons noted that the registration statement for the offering was originally filed by the company on July 8, 2015, and was most recently amended on November 8, 2017.
CVS helps patients fight high Rx costs
CVS Health has revealed a new, comprehensive program designed to combat rising prescription drug prices and help patients save money on their medications.
Wellwise lets seniors take charge
Canada is aging, with nearly 1,000 citizens a day turning 65, says Scott Wilks, vice president of Shoppers Home Health Care and Wellwise at Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM). And for the first time more Canadians are over 65 than under 15.
CVS unveils kidney care, home dialysis initiative
CVS Health announced a new initiative focused on early identification of kidney disease and home dialysis for individuals with chronic kidney disease.
ACA requirements relaxed by CMS
The Trump administration has shifted more control over the Affordable Care Act marketplaces to the states and given consumers more leeway to avoid participation this year.