Marty Makary’s future at the FDA hangs in the balance
Reports that President Trump approved plans to remove FDA Commissioner Marty Makary have fueled uncertainty around the agency as disputes over vaping, abortion pills and drug approvals intensify.
Thorvardur de Shong
retailmediaIQ launches new website
The new retailmediaIQ website highlights the company’s expanding role across retail, pharmacy, grocery and convenience sectors.
WSJ: Trump to fire FDA chief
Makary’s departure would mark the latest shakeup among top federal health officials under the Trump administration.
CRN launches Sergeant Searchlight campaign for supplement transparency
Through a comic-style social media campaign, CRN is advocating for supplement transparency legislation designed to improve FDA visibility into products on the market.
GLP-1 hydration market to reach $6 billion by 2036
Hydration products designed for GLP-1 medication users are a fast-growing category across wellness and pharmacy channels, driven by demand for low-sugar, digestive-friendly options.
Nutrishop: Protein trend fuels consumer confusion
Increased visibility for protein has created confusion around quality, timing and nutritional value.
HI-CHEW launches Lychee & Raspberry flavor at Walgreens
HI-CHEW unveils Lychee & Raspberry stick at Walgreens, combining tart raspberry with sweet lychee and refreshed packaging for the 2026 Sweets & Snacks Expo.
NIQ Brandbank and RangeMe expand wellness product discovery capabilities
Expanded integration brings verified wellness and functional attribute data into RangeMe, enabling faster, more confident product discovery for retail buyers.
Harris Teeter expands GLP-1 access
Regional grocer integrates medications, dietitians and affordability tools to support weight management.
GLP-1 access expands with launch of oral Ozempic
Novo Nordisk is launching a pill form of Ozempic, offering a new option for type 2 diabetes and positioning pharmacies at the forefront of access, adherence, and the growing GLP-1 demand.
Supplement makers scale up to meet evolving demand
Contract manufacturer Robinson Pharma, Inc. said demand for plant-based and vegan supplements continues to rise, with particular momentum in veggie softgel formats.
Trump withdraws Casey Means nomination for surgeon general
Trump announced the move after Means’ nomination stalled in the Senate, where lawmakers from both parties raised concerns about her experience, her lack of an active medical license, and her positions on vaccines.
Supplements growth positions pharmacy for gains
As consumers increasingly prioritize preventive health, demand is rising for supplements supporting cognitive, joint, and immune health, reinforcing pharmacy’s expanding role.
AssureCare and Pillr Health partner to address specialty pharmacy costs
The collaboration integrates AssureCare’s Akumen analytics platform with Pillr Health’s Pharmacy Accelerator solution, creating a more data-driven framework for health systems to build and optimize in-house specialty pharmacy programs.
U.S. is main growth driver as L’Oréal Q1 sales top estimates
Despite macroeconomic uncertainty, the company said it remains optimistic about its outlook.
Tennessee passes sweeping PBM bill as CVS Health signals legal challenge
The bill would prohibit a company from owning or controlling a pharmacy, PBM, and, in some cases, a health insurer within the state.