The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has released its second “get out the vote” video ad. Titled “Momentum,” the spot calls on pharmacists and other pharmacy team members get to the polls to vote and to volunteer for the candidates of their choice.
Making changes to its Pharmaceuticals Division, Novartis has created two business units that will report to the chief executive officer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Novartis Oncology. The new units will form the Innovative Medicines Division.
Nordstrom executive Mark Tritton has joined Target Corp. as executive vice president and chief merchandising officer.
Premier Brands of America has introduced a line of foot care products under the Arm & Hammer brand. Premier Brands said late Monday that the spring 2016 lineup of insoles, sprays and powders will offer superior performance in terms of comfort and odor mitigation.
CVS Health has launched an in-store fundraising campaign at all CVS Pharmacy locations to benefit the American Lung Association’s LUNG FORCE initiative. Through June 11, customers can donate $1, $3 or more at checkout at any of the 7,900 CVS drug stores or online at CVS.com/lung.
The expanded distribution agreement between McKesson and Walmart not only brings McKesson a generic drug customer it had been pursuing, but it also “finalizes an intriguing industry channel alignment,” according to pharmacy supply chain expert Adam Fein, president of Pembroke Consulting.
NBTY Inc. has donated 421,315 pounds of nutrition bars to Island Harvest Food Bank.
Axxess Pharma Inc. is targeting large pharmacy retailers with a pair of new over-the-counter health products. Known for nutritional supplement, pain relief and other products under the TapouT brand, Axxess said that through its AllStar Health Brands Inc.
McKesson Corp. and Walmart have expanded their long-term pharmaceutical distribution pact, including a new sourcing agreement for generic drugs. McKesson and Walmart said Monday that the expanded relationship is “a natural next step.” The companies will collaborate on sourcing generics for their U.
George Riedl is on a mission to make Walmart consumers’ first choice for pharmacy, health and wellness.
The U.S. health care system is not functioning in a sustainable way, new National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman Martin Otto said at the organization’s Annual Meeting here last month. Costs are too high and are rising fast, while outcomes are disappointing.
Shopping just got a little easier for CVS Health customers.
Brian Nightengale has succeeded Dave Neu as president of AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s Good Neighbor Pharmacy. Neu, who has also been executive vice president of retail strategy at AmerisourceBergen, will retire this summer after more than three decades with the company.
Adding to the dozen locations it opened in June 2015, CVS Pharmacy launched nine CVS Pharmacy y más stores last month in the greater Los Angeles area. These specialized stores provide enhanced, personalized service to the local Hispanic community. The nine L.A.
AmerisourceBergen announced earlier this month that it has extended the term of its strategic, long-term relationship with Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) for an additional three years.
Drug chains are spearheading efforts to fight prescription drug abuse through a range of initiatives. CVS Health reported that its Medication Disposal for Safer Communities program has donated more than 500 drug collection units to law enforcement partners across the U.S.
