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2023 Retail Forecast

2023 Retail Forecast

Top chain drug and distribution executives give their outlook for 2023 on the following pages, detailing the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the industry.

PQA expands the Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide

PQA expands the Social Determinants of Health Resource Guide

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has expanded the PQA Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Resource Guide. The second edition of this guide profiles 32 SDOH services, including 12 new services and updates to nine initiatives from the first edition.

Hy-Vee offering more options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Hy-Vee offering more options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries

Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that Medicare Part D beneficiaries are now able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, as outlined in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023.

PQA appoints 2023 board, executive committee

PQA appoints 2023 board, executive committee

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Board of Directors approved its 2023 Executive Committee and appointed six new members to the 25-member board during its 2022 fourth quarter meeting. The appointments are effective January 1.

WBA’s first quarter earnings beat estimates

WBA’s first quarter earnings beat estimates

Walgreens Boots Alliance posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped analysts’ forecasts. WBA reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16, surpassing the expected $1.14. Revenue for the three-month period ended Nov. 30 was $33.38 billion, ahead of the projected $32.84 billion.

Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit March 1

Hy-Vee to host Best of Local Brands Summit March 1

Hy-Vee announced that it will host its next quarterly Best of Local Brands Summit in March to expand and enhance the product offerings at its more than 285 retail stores in Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

HDA opens new headquarters in Washington

HDA opens new headquarters in Washington

The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA), the national association representing pharmaceutical distributors,  announces the relocation of its headquarters to Washington, D.C.