Legal age to buy cigarettes raised to 21
On Friday, President Trump signed a sweeping spending bill into law, including a measure that prohibits the sale of tobacco products to anyone under the age of 21.
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GNC launches new Mad Pony Energy drink
GNC announced the launch of Mad Pony Energy drink, available exclusively at the retailer and on GNC.com.
Healthright Products partners with Ray Lewis and Rachel Baribeau
Healthright Products announced the launch of a new partnership with Legends Access.
Bartell’s Toy ‘N Joy drive raises $181,382
Bartell’s announced that its Toy ‘N Joy drive raised $181,382. In partnership with The Salvation Army and local radio station WARM 106.9, Bartell’s has hosted Toy N’ Joy for 17 years. The program is designed to collect new, unwrapped toys for local children during the holidays.
CVS Health Charity Classic unveils $1 million donation to local non-profits
CVS Health president and chief executive officer, Larry Merlo and PGA TOUR Champions and CVS Health Charity Classic co-hosts Brad Faxon and Billy Andrade came together Thursday to announce that the 2019 CVS Health Charity Classic generated $1 million for Southern New England charities.
BJ’s Wholesale club names Lee Delaney as CEO
BJ’s Wholesale Club has named Lee Delaney to serve as chief executive officer. He succeeds Christopher Baldwin, who has been named executive chairman. Baldwin will also serve as a strategic advisor to Delaney. The company also appointed Thomas Kingsbury, the former CEO of Burlington Stores Inc.
Albertsons Cos. rolls out 1-2 hour Rx delivery service
Albertsons Cos. announced on Thursday that it is offering one- to two-hour delivery service at selected Albertsons Cos. pharmacies in Louisiana, Texas and the District of Columbia, decreasing the time patients must wait to receive critical medications.
Rite Aid Q3 results beat expectations
Rite Aid Corp. Thursday reported better-than-expected third quarter sales and earnings. The company also narrowed its fiscal 2020 earnings forecast while maintaining its revenue guidance. The results lifted the retailer’s shares more than 20% to over $10.
Teen misuse of O-T-C cough medicine remains at historic lows
The 2019 results from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and University of Michigan’s annual drug abuse survey, Monitoring the Future, were released Wednesday showing that the number of teens using over-the-counter (O-T-C) cough medicine containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to get high decreas
BestRx announces interface with scripClip
BestRx Pharmacy Software, the Oak Brook, Illinois based provider of pharmacy management systems and other related technology announced today it has developed an interface to support their customers using scripClip.
Genoa Healthcare opens 500th pharmacy serving behavioral health patients
Genoa Healthcare has opened its 500th pharmacy in the United States serving patients with mental health, substance use disorders and other complex, chronic health conditions.
CeraVe launches new facial serum and benzoyl peroxide cleanser for acne-prone skin
CeraVe announced the two latest additions to its expansive portfolio of therapeutic skincare products, an Acne Foaming Cream Cleanser with Benzoyl Peroxide and a Resurfacing Retinol Serum, which were developed with dermatologists to meet the unique needs of acne-prone skin.
NRF report says Super Saturday will be huge
The Saturday before Christmas continues to be the biggest shopping day of the year, according to survey results released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics, which estimates that 147.8 million U.S. consumers are expected to participate this year, up from 134.
HDA issues statement on proposed importation rule
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released the following statement regarding the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) proposed rule permitting prescription drug importation: “As an industry that saves healthcare between $33 and $53 billion each year by ensuring the safety, reliabi
Meijer spreads holiday cheer during annual Very Merry Meijer event
Meijer played Santa and surprised an unsuspecting customer at every one of its stores – in just one day – with a $1,000 Meijer shopping spree on Tuesday to help make the holidays a little brighter. The surprises were given during the sixth annual Very Merry Meijer event that has become
Wolters Kluwer unveils new integrations to impact prescribing behaviors
NEW YORK – Wolters Kluwer, Health announced the addition of Clinical Insights to its industry-leading drug information resource, Lexicomp, in its ongoing efforts to harmonize care by supporting aligned decision-making between pharmacists and physicians at the point of care.