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.
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Rite Aid partners with Amazon to offer 2-hour delivery
Amazon has teamed up with Rite Aid to offer two-hour delivery to Amazon Prime members in parts of Newark, N.J. and Burbank, Calif., with plans to expand to new locations.
HDA names new federal government affairs, communications appointments
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces new appointments to its Government Affairs and Communications teams: Kirsten Wing Named Director of Federal Government Affairs Kirsten Wing joined the association in early March as Director of Federal Government Affairs. In this position, Ms.
High food inflation continues to impact consumer spending
Last year, food inflation at retail and foodservice exceeded levels reached during the Great Recession. Even with inflation currently moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reports Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
Jim Mackey receives Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
ORLANDO – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Monday awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime industry leader Jim Mackey at the opening session of its annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) here. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S.
$2.9 trillion U.S. consumer retail market is set for repositioning
CHICAGO – Consumer demand is declining across nearly every U.S. discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, even as elevated prices recede from peak levels.
Video Forum: Dr. David Carmouche, Walmart
Dr. David Carmouche, senior vice president of omnichannel care at Walmart, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s plan to double the footprint of its eponymous health centers.
NACDS backs Rep. Carter’s Drug Pricing Transparency in Medicaid Act
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is lauding legislation by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) that will crack down on tactics by which “pharmaceutical benefit manipulator” middlemen maximize profits at the expense of patients, pharmacies, and others.
NCPA supports bipartisan bill to ban PBM spread pricing
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is cheering bipartisan legislation reintroduced today to improve transparency and prevent the use of spread pricing in Medicaid managed care programs.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois receives NCQA Health Equity Accreditation
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health company, was awarded Health Equity Accreditation from The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Dollar General sales strong, but miss estimates
Dollar General Corp. reported strong sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year (53 weeks) ended February 3, although store traffic was down and sales came in below expectations. Fourth quarter net sales increased 17.9%, and fiscal year net sales increased 10.6%.
Policymakers, drug pricing and economic experts highlight importance of greater competition to lower drug prices
Last week, The Hill hosted an event titled, “Prescription for Change: Improving Competition to Lower Drug Prices.
Kellogg names new Chicago-based snack business Kellanova
Kellogg Co. unveiled the names for the future companies it will create through its planned separation into two industry-leading, public companies focused on global snacking and North American cereal.
Andre Persaud leaves Rite Aid
Andre Persaud, chief retail officer at Rite Aid, has left the company. Bill Miller, senior vice president of central retail operations, will serve as acting head of retail operations. Chief pharmacy officer Karen Staniforth will oversee store pharmacy operations.
Coalition opposing Kroger-Albertsons merger launches website
WASHINGTON – A coalition of 100 organizations representing diverse interests from around the country have joined forces in the “Stop the Merger” campaign, a national and state-level effort to oppose the proposed $25-billion merger of grocery store chain giants Kroger and Albertsons.