Circana sees modest gains in 2024 back-to-school tech sales
Wearables and tablets lead growth as overall revenue increases 1%, with value-driven spending shaping back-to-school sales trends
Chain Drug Review
New CVS Health report examines ongoing transformation of community pharmacy
CVS Health/Morning Consult survey reveals most pharmacy teams and consumers say more care and services can and should be provided in community pharmacy.
Meijer continues strong momentum with drug take back program
Retailer prepares for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, Oct. 26.
U.S. News announces the 2025 Best Insurance Companies for Medicare Advantage
2025 ratings feature enhanced methodology, evaluating 30+ quality measures.
NCPA applauds Harris-Walz focus on rural pharmacies
Community pharmacy group urges both candidates to back PBM reform.
NACDS Retail Advisory Board Market Immersion charts vision for future of retail health
The immersive event centered on topics including artificial intelligence, organized retail crime, reimbursement reform, real estate trends, retail media networks, innovation in retail and the state of wellness in the United States.
HDA Factbook: Rx sales through traditional health care distributors remain strong in 2023
Pharmaceutical distributor sales reached $758 billion amid some of the lowest profit margins in the study’s 95-year history — 0.3 percent (net after taxes) and 1.7 percent (gross) in 2023.
Natrol unveils new sleep data uncovering top causes of women’s sleep challenges
Nearly half of women ages 40-60 lose two hours of sleep a night due to spiraling thoughts.
Deloitte: Holiday shoppers expected to increase spending
Amid higher prices, consumers prioritize experiences and value to celebrate the season.
Independent pharmacies reluctant to stock drugs in Medicare negotiation program
Lower prices on drugs patients can’t find won’t be much help, says NCPA.
Walgreens to close 1,200 stores over next 3 years
Walgreens Boots Alliance announced the closings as part of its earnings report for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, which ended August 31. The company posted sales and profits that beat Wall Street's expectations.
Dr. Teals shows the power of magnesium
To educate others on its many benefits, the personal care brand has teamed up with board-certified physician and esteemed wellness expert, Dr. Poonam Desai.
Women Pharmacist Day: Pharmacy leaders share their journeys and what they’ve learned
Despite this gap, women pharmacy leaders are making a significant impact in their communities by adding differentiated, patient-centric services, empowering female patients to be more engaged in their care and offering support and guidance to their colleagues.
CVS Health discontinuing Coram infusion services
Company also plans to either close or sell 29 related regional pharmacies in the coming months.
FMI: Private brands take hold
Perceptions around private brands have changed; they are no longer seen merely as generics or national brand equivalents, Doug Baker, vice president, industry relations at FMI, said in releasing the report, titled “The Power of Private Brands 2024.”