The question for everyone is: What’s next?
Summer’s nearly over. The holiday selling season is a few small steps away. The back-to-school selling season is over. Halloween is here. Thanksgiving is a moment away.
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NCPA to roll out lab test platform for pharmacies
Community pharmacies will be able to offer patients direct access to lab tests and health screenings via a partnership announced by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Foulkes rises on ‘Most Powerful Women’ list
Helena Foulkes, executive vice president of CVS Health and president of CVS/pharmacy, has climbed higher on the “50 Most Powerful Women in Business” by Time Inc.’s Fortune magazine. Foulkes came in at No. 14 on the annual list this year after finishing at No. 26 in 2014.
Congress eyes health insurer consolidation
Congressional scrutiny of the recent health insurer mega-mergers is a welcome sight, according to B. Douglas Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association.
NBTY tabs former Coca-Cola exec as international president
Kevin Warren has joined NBTY Inc. as president of NBTY International.
Diplomat sells compounding pharmacy operation
Personalized medicine solution provider Restore Health plans to acquire the compounding pharmacy assets of Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. Financial terms of the agreement weren’t disclosed.
Kroger promotes execs to lead key businesses
Kroger Co. has promoted four executives — including its top merchant, retail operations chief, chief financial officer and chief information officer — to lead key lines of business.
Express Scripts announces CEO succession
Next spring, George Paz is slated to retire as chief executive officer of Express Scripts Holding Co. and be succeeded by president Tim Wentworth.
Yasmin generic released by Mylan
Mylan N.V. has announced the U.S. launch of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol tablets (3 mg/0.03 mg), an oral contraceptive.
Kaz debuts Vicks Sweet Dreams humidifier for kids
Kaz USA Inc. is providing another way to alleviate children’s cold and flu symptoms and help them get rest with the new Vicks Sweet Dreams Cool Mist Humidifier, which projects dream-themed images on the ceiling while restoring moisture to the air to ease breathing.
Bartell Drugs gets set for Fall Beauty Event
Later this month, Bartell Drugs plans to kick off its Fall Beauty Event, which will offer free makeup consultations in select stores and chainwide discounts on a range of beauty care products. The Seattle-area drug chain said Wednesday that the promotion will run Sept. 27 to Oct. 3.
Haggen files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Haggen Inc. has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, as the food and drug retailer has struggled since expanding into California via the acquisition of Albertsons and Safeway stores late last year.
NACDS, PhRMA help weigh impact of Rx use on Medicaid costs
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) co-authored a Health Affairs article on research finding that when prescription drugs are taken as directed by a physician, other medical costs are reduced for certain Medicaid benefici
Rite Aid to spotlight Folds of Honor scholarship recipients
This month, Rite Aid associates across the country will honor 274 students receiving Folds of Honor educational scholarships provided by The Rite Aid Foundation’s KidCents program.
Cardinal, AmerisourceBergen name new board members
Pharmaceutical distributors Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp. this week announced the election of new board members. Cardinal said that Nancy Killefer is slated to join its board as an independent director on Sept. 14. Most recently, she was senior partner of McKinsey & Co.
Configuring a new approach to retail health care
What if … in 2025 a 76-year-old Alzheimer’s patient, along with a family member, arrives at his local retail chain to test a newly launched augmented reality headset designed specifically for patients with cognitive disorders? The retailer helps with the fitting and initial customization of device p