U.S.-driven growth to propel global cosmetics market to $704B by 2032
As AI-powered diagnostics, AR try-ons, and science-backed formulas continue to grow, U.S. retail will be a key driver in shaping global beauty innovation through 2032.
Thorvardur de Shong
Walgreens Virtual Healthcare adds weight management services
Patients can access weight management care for $49 per visit, no monthly subscription needed.
Probiotic ingredients market to hit $14.7 million by 2036
For U.S. retailers, probiotics are no longer limited to a niche supplement market.
The Vitamin Shoppe launches inaugural “Suppies” awards
The Vitamin Shoppe Supplement Awards honor the year's top brands and products, selected in partnership with the editors of Men's Health and Women's Health.
AbbVie invests $380 million to expand U.S. API manufacturing
Construction is scheduled to begin in spring 2026, with the site expected to be fully operational by 2029.
Zepbound now available in multi-dose KwikPen
Used by millions of patients worldwide, the KwikPen for single-patient use offers a new option for receiving Zepbound.
CVS Health expands AI toolkit with generative patient simulations
Using Simile’s AI simulations, CVS Health can test digital experiences in hours instead of weeks.
Jay Bhattacharya to run CDC alongside NIH
Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the CDC while continuing to head NIH, marking the latest leadership shift within the Department of Health and Human Services.
L’Oréal gains momentum in U.S. as beauty market improves
Momentum in the U.S. grew driven by premium haircare, fragrance, and dermatologist-backed skincare.
Performance nutrition gains ground as sports nutrition market grows
In the U.S., growth is driven by mainstream retail and pharmacy channels, as sports nutrition products expand beyond specialty stores.
Circana: Lip, hair treatments and skincare fuel beauty’s 2025 performance
Beauty keeps outperforming many other consumer industries despite ongoing economic pressures.
As 2026 Rx price hikes begin, SHARx targets the specialty drug “Black Box”
As drugmakers implement 2026 price increases, SHARx argues that specialty pharmacy practices, not just list prices, often determine patient access and out-of-pocket costs.
U.S. retail pharmacies drive growth as market nears $2T by 2032
The U.S. leads global retail pharmacy growth, driven by aging populations, increasing chronic diseases, and rapid digital pharmacy adoption.
Aetna named Press Ganey’s inaugural Health Plan of the Year
Press Ganey’s inaugural Health Plan of the Year award honors Aetna’s sustained excellence in member experience, quality, and provider collaboration.
Pandemic disruptions worsened short-term cancer survival, study finds
For pharmacy operators and healthcare stakeholders, the findings emphasize the need to maintain access to screening, timely referrals, and ongoing care during public health emergencies, especially for high-risk and newly diagnosed patients.
CVS Health expands biosimilar coverage to lower osteoporosis treatment costs
CVS Caremark stated that the change expands its broader biosimilar strategy.