Wakefern names industry veteran Mike Stigers president
KEASBEY, N.J. – Wakefern Food Corp.
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NRF: Easter spending to hit $24 billion
WASHINGTON – Consumers plan to spend a collective $24 billion on Easter this year, up from $20.8 billion in 2022 and the previous record high of $21.7 billion in 2020, according to the annual survey by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
TheraBreath announces new mouthwash for kids
TheraBreath brand introduces Kids Mouthwash, an anti-cavity oral rinse designed to strengthen young teeth while preventing cavities.
Instacart announces suite of digital health tools
Instacart announced the availability of a suite of digital tools for providers across the country to enhance collaborative care, promote healthy choices, and deliver nutritious foods to patients and their families.
Camber launches generic Protonix
Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of pantoprazole sodium for injection to its current portfolio.
NACDS Foundation Research Project demonstrates community-based opportunities to improve statin adherence in diabetes care
On March 16, the second phase of the NACDS Foundation’s Gaps in Care research project — “Community pharmacist intervention to optimize statin adherence in diabetes care: The GuIDE-S study” — was published in the Journal of the American Pharmacists Association.
Comer, Bedoya speaking at NCPA 2023 Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association announced that Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and Federal Trade Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya will be giving remarks at NCPA’s upcoming Congressional Pharmacy Fly-In.
PLMA announces 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame inductees
NEW YORK – The Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was inducted last night during PLMA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Orlando.
NACDS praises continued focus and diligence on PBM reform
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson issued the following statement today upon passage of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) by the U.S.
Soleo Health CEO Drew Walk named to NHIA board of directors
Soleo Health, an innovative leader and national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced today the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Drew Walk to the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
Haleon’s Lisa Paley elected as CHPA board chair
ORLANDO – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced the appointment of Lisa Paley as Chair of its Board of Directors following its March board meeting held during the association’s annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) in Orlando, Florida.
CHPA issues statement on FDA postponing April 12 NDAC meeting
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the below statement following the U.S.
NACDS makes recommendations as Senate Committee explores health care workforce topics
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) this week put forth its priority public policy issues as ideal solutions for a U.S. Senate Committee’s interest in health care workforce shortages.
New integration streamlines MedOne prior authorization processes
MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions announces a new collaboration with CoverMyMeds that will allow members enrolled in a MedOne benefit plan to experience a streamlined prior authorization process via direct integration with CoverMyMeds’ network of prescribers, EHR (electronic health records) systems,
Annual consumer spend increased by 4.4%
Annual spending per consumer has increased to $10,471, up $440 versus a year ago, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
Camber launches generic Thyro-Tabs
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP to its current portfolio.