NCPA raises concerns over FTC Caremark settlement
NCPA warns that independent pharmacies could be required to provide competitively sensitive acquisition-cost information to vertically integrated PBMs.
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cbdMD agrees to acquire Twinlab brands
The deal would significantly expand the company’s presence across supplements, sports nutrition, weight management, beauty, and longevity wellness.
Solv adds Amazon Pharmacy delivery visibility
Patients booking care through Solv can now see Amazon Pharmacy same-day and next-day prescription delivery availability before their appointment.
Healthy aging shifts focus from biohacks to the basics
A U.S. News & World Report survey shows experts prefer exercise, nutrition, and sleep over trendy longevity fixes, highlighting opportunities in supplements, GLP-1s, and women’s health.
Pharmasave cites community pharmacies’ $23 billion impact in Canada
New research for the Neighbourhood Pharmacy Association of Canada shows community pharmacies support over 273,000 jobs and add nearly $23 billion yearly to Canada’s economy.
PBM reform puts greater focus on total pharmacy costs
Federal efforts to increase PBM transparency are putting greater attention on whether changes to rebates and compensation ultimately lower pharmacy costs.
CHPA president and CEO Scott Melville to step down
Scott Melville will conclude a 16-year tenure during which CHPA expanded its reach across the broader self-care industry.
Mérieux NutriSciences deal expands OTC and supplement testing
The Certified Group acquisition will add 31 North American laboratories and expand testing services for OTC products, dietary supplements, and cosmetics.
NACDS TSE lays out a bold path for pharmacy
TSE 2026 in Boston showed an industry aiming to expand pharmacy’s community role in healthcare amidst reimbursement pressures, technological shifts, and retail changes.
NACDS sets new strategic direction at TSE
NACDS unveiled the direction of a new strategic framework at Total Store Expo focused on shaping pharmacy’s future and strengthening value for members.
Estée Lauder brings science to shade matching
The collaboration could help the company improve shade accuracy, develop more natural, consistent formulas, and enhance inclusivity across its luxury beauty portfolio.
Vitamin Angels steps up support for Indonesia’s vitamin A program
The nonprofit is directly supporting Indonesia’s nationwide vitamin A campaign for the first time after more than a decade of work in the country.
CVS: Employers lean on PBMs as pharmacy costs climb
New CVS Caremark research identifies GLP-1 management, biosimilars and digital tools as key opportunities to improve affordability.
Trump vaccine order could reshape pharmacy immunization services
Executive order calls for fewer universally recommended childhood vaccines and separate visits for immunizations, including MMR.
Kimberly-Clark gears up for major Kenvue overhaul
The planned combination will streamline operations while creating a roughly $32 billion global health and wellness business.
Retail imports remain high before expected decline
NRF expects retailers to be well-stocked for the holidays after an early surge in imports shifted the traditional peak shipping season earlier.