CHPA welcomes congressional focus on OMUFA reauthorization
“OMUFA has been instrumental in ensuring timely FDA review of OTC medicines, driving innovation, and enhancing consumer safety,” said CHPA President and CEO Scott Melville.
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AAM issues statement on FDA job cuts
“Today's staff reductions may undermine the Agency’s ability to approve and ensure the safety of lower-cost generic and biosimilar medicines.”
Study: Most consumers now opt for private labels
The Consumer Products Engagement report highlights brands' growing challenge in retaining customer loyalty.
Massive layoffs at health agencies begin
The widespread layoffs and restructuring efforts have raised concerns about these agencies' future capacity to respond to public health crises, regulate critical medical products, and conduct essential research.
O Positiv Health expands nationwide with launch at CVS Stores and CVS.com
This milestone marks the brand’s second major retail partnership, following its successful launch at Target in 2023.
BAND-AID and The Met unveil art-inspired first aid collection
For the first time, BAND-AID Brand’s first aid essentials are adorned with iconic artworks from The Met’s collection, featuring masterpieces by renowned artists Katsushika Hokusai and William Morris.
Kroger announces five new must-try Our Brands products
“We know these exciting, trendy items will soon earn a place on families' dinner tables because they offer great flavors at a price point that fits any budget,” said Kroger's Mike Murphy.
Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy earns accreditations from URAC and ACHC
URAC is a leading independent healthcare accrediting body, and ACHC is a globally recognized accrediting organization.
The Vitamin Shoppe launches supplement line for GLP-1 users
The new supplement range is dietitian-formulated and doctor-approved, providing targeted support across five key categories: protein, fiber, probiotics, multivitamins, and an all-in-one nutrient solution.
My Better Batch debuts mom-made cookie mixes
The My Better Batch’s cookie mixes allow anyone to bake cookies with a made-from-scratch taste using simple, non-GMO ingredients.
Walgreens to shutter 500 stores in 2025
With approximately 8,500 stores currently operating across the country, Walgreens' planned closures will see nearly one in seven locations shuttered by 2027.
LillyDirect platform expands to improve access to Alzheimer's care
Eli Lilly and Company enhances digital healthcare offerings to address delays in diagnosis and treatment.
CRN warns against vitamin A misuse for measles prevention
CRN expressed concern over reports of misusing high-dose vitamin A, particularly for children. Excessive intake of preformed vitamin A can lead to toxicity.
HHS to cut 10,000 jobs in sweeping reorganization
“We aren’t just reducing bureaucratic sprawl. We are realigning the organization with its core mission and our new priorities in reversing the chronic disease epidemic,” HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said.
Dollar Tree selling Family Dollar for over $1 billion
Company executives stated that the sale would best position Family Dollar for future growth while allowing Dollar Tree to sharpen its focus on core business strategies.
Deloitte: GLP-1s drive surge in pharmaceutical R&D returns
GLP-1 therapies emerge as a key driver of industry return on investment.