A biochemist by training, Marc Kikuchi’s experience stretches across the entire landscape of the pharmaceutical industry. He’s run the gamut — from consultant to entrepreneur, from involvement in wholesale to working with generics — and now finds himself at the helm of North America Generics at Dr.
Curaleaf Holdings, Inc., a leading vertically integrated cannabis operator in the United States, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the state-regulated cannabis business of Cura Partners, Inc., owners of the Select brand, in an all-stock transaction valued at C$1.27 billion or US$948.
The use of technology to improve the shopping experience is on the rise, and the conversation about technology at retail must begin with mobile. Ten years ago, shoppers seeking product information and inspiration would search online from their desktop, browse a paper catalog or traverse the aisles.
It’s hard to believe that at one time, chain drug was so entrenched in business as usual that mail-order pharmacies were considered an existential threat to the channel.
Americans’ relationship with health today is markedly different from what it was a few years ago. Shaped and modernized by changes in technology, society and the economy, this relationship continues to change at an increasingly rapid pace, creating new health realities for businesses.
During the last few months, we’ve seen an intense focus on the cost of medicines, including a Senate hearing featuring seven biopharmaceutical executives.
including flu, respiratory ailments and seasonal allergies — indicates that the traditional
A patient died. He was under a physician’s care for rheumatoid arthritis (and other conditions).
Building a modern consumer brand value requires a deep understanding of how consumers process information from a multitude of brand interactions. We all know that consumer demographics are changing fast.
The cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) craze presents both risk and opportunity to the U.S. drug store channel.
Retail pharmacies are confronted with the challenge of making profound changes at an unprecedented pace.
There is no doubt that CBD is top of mind with retailers these days.
Online grocery shopping was once considered a fresh concept. But it appears to be quickly spoiling.
Megatrends are shifts in behaviors or attitudes globally impacting industries over the long term. Euromonitor International has identified eight megatrends currently disrupting a wide range of sectors.
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award Monday to longtime industry leader Tim Hayes. The annual award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S.
The American Liver Foundation estimates that over 30% of the U.S. population has some degree of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), the most common type of liver disease in the Western world.
