Vizient predicts a 3.84% rise in pharmacy spending
Drug price inflation driven by specialty medications.
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NRF Survey: Valentine’s Day spending to hit a record $27.5 billion
The average consumer is planning to spend $188.81 on the holiday—up slightly from $185.81 in 2024.
Walmart makes major leadership shakeup
These leadership changes aim to invest in associate development, enhance business performance, and improve customer experiences.
PartnerSlate teams with RangeMe to help food and beverage brands find contract manufacturers
"We’re thrilled to help brands find their next production partner quickly and with far less stress.”
PTCB celebrates 30 years, surpasses 300,000 active certified pharmacy technicians
Marking PTCB's 30th anniversary with a significant milestone: more than 300,000 active Certified Pharmacy Technicians.
CVS rolls out CVS Health app
The app is a successor to the CVS Pharmacy app and one of many initiatives underway at CVS Health to improve the health care experience.
Mondelez rolls out new snack bites
The latest Chips Ahoy! innovation is an upgrade on the brand’s chocolate chip cookie, with a soft and chewy texture inspired by brownies.
Video Forum: Amazon Pharmacy
Recognizing the E-commerce Health Care Provider of the Year.
Retailers take divergent paths on DEI initiatives
Some retreat on DEI, while others refuse to follow, underscoring the high-stakes decisions reshaping the industry’s approach to diversity.
NCPA to CMS: A third of independent pharmacies won’t carry drugs in the Negotiated Price Program
If CMS and the new administration want to save the program, and if they want to prevent the disappearance of many more pharmacies, they will make a number of changes, said NCPA.
Consumers hit 'pause' after surge of spending in late 2024
"The resilience demonstrated during Holiday 2024 is promising, but retailers must anticipate challenges like shifting purchase priorities and changing spending schedules."
Pharmacy Quality Alliance elects 2025 board of directors and executive committee
Four new members from diverse health care professions, organizations and industries join board.
Coca-Cola launches Coca-Cola Orange Cream
The new soda offers delicious taste of Coca-Cola infused with refreshing orange and smooth, creamy vanilla flavors.
Rewind It 10 adds musician and podcast host N.O.R.E. as new ambassador
N.O.R.E. to serve as the ambassador of its Jet-Black hair dye product.
Amid growing demand for dementia care, Louis & Clark Pharmacy responds with additional training and credentials
Louis & Clark Pharmacy professionals earn official certification as dementia practitioners.