CVS names Sam Khichi EVP, chief policy officer and general counsel
CVS Health announced that Sam Khichi will join the company as executive vice president, chief policy officer and general counsel, effective February 13.
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Walmart, Salesforce offer new fulfillment solution
Walmart announced this week a partnership with software company Salesforce Inc. to offer delivery and store pickup services to retail customers using Walmart’s fulfillment network.
HHS Sec. Becerra visits independent pharmacy in Washington, D.C.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited with Grubb’s Pharmacy owner Michael Kim and his team on Capitol Hill at a Thursday event aimed in part at promoting zero cost-sharing vaccines for Medicare patients.
SmartRx launches prescription discount card
LOS ANGELES – Higher prices across most health related goods and services have consumers reeling to find better options to save money. Starting today, these consumers have access to SmartRx, the newest prescription discount card.
RxPreferred Benefits and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs team
RxPreferred Benefits, a transparent Pharmacy Benefit Administrator, and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs), have announced a new partnership today, focused on improving healthcare access and lowering drug spend.
Thirteenth Annual Expressions by Walgreens high school art challenge opens for entries
DEERFIELD, Ill.– Teenagers nationwide can begin submitting entries for the 13th Annual Expressions by Walgreens, an artistic challenge for high school students that awards monetary prizes in four categories: visual arts, media arts, spoken word, and creative writing.
NACDS applauds introduction of Texas pharmacy care bill
NACDS today hailed the introduction of Texas House Bill (HB) 1105 — legislation led by Texas State Rep. Four Price (R) that would help ensure Texans ages three and up maintain convenient access to COVID-19 vaccinations and other immunizations at the healthcare destination of their choice.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Cambia
Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of Diclofenac Potassium for Oral Solution to its current portfolio.
Aurobindo Receives FDA Approval for Emzahh (Norethindrone Tablets USP)
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application Emzahh (Norethindrone Tablets USP), 0.35mg.
CVS and Walgreens now sourcing 100% cage-free eggs
The Humane League announced a significant milestone around it animal welfare accountability work on cage-free commitments with CVS and Walgreens which resulted in the retailers fulfilling their commitments to source 100% cage-free eggs nationally three years ahead of schedule.
Soleo Health named sole specialty pharmacy distributor of newly FDA-approved drug for Alzheimer’s
Soleo Health, an innovative leader and national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced today it has been selected by Eisai Inc., a developer of pharmaceuticals, as the sole specialty pharmacy distribution partner for newly U.S.
ACHC awards cancer, rare/orphan distinctions to AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy, one of the largest specialty and home delivery pharmacies in the country, is pleased to announce it has received Distinctions in Oncology, and Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).
Walmart readies for 1st Wellness Day of 2023
A new year is here, and Walmart invites communities to start down the path of getting – and staying – healthy at the first Walmart Wellness Day of 2023 on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Customers can receive free health screenings for things like glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood
Albertsons Q3 earnings top expectations
Albertsons Cos. reported net earnings of $375.5 million, or 20 cents a share, for fiscal third quarter ended December 3. That’s down from $424.5 million, or 74 cents a share, in prior year period. Adjusted net income was $505 million, or $0.
Ahold Delhaize’s CFO to leave company
Ahold Delhaize today announced that chief financial officer Natalie Knight is leaving the company to pursue another career opportunity. A search for a successor has begun, the company said.