NCPA blasts Express Scripts Part D contracting practices
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – With time of the essence, the National Community Pharmacists Association is pushing Cigna’s Express Scripts, Inc.
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Census data shows retail sales gains in March
WASHINGTON – Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Monday shows that retail sales continued to increase in March as tax refunds and job growth put more money in shoppers’ pockets, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
CRN adopts new guidelines for melatonin supplements to promote responsible usage
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, proudly announces the adoption of two sets of new voluntary guidelines: one focused on the formulation, labeling, and packaging of melatonin-containing dietary suppleme
Drug shortages are hitting a record high in the U.S.
According to published reports, pharmacy groups are warning that drug shortages have reached an all-time high in the United States.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Protonix
Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of pantoprazole sodium for delayed-release oral suspension to its current portfolio.
Walgreens’ VillageMD names new president
VillageMD announced that Jim Murray has joined the organization as its president & chief operating officer (COO) effective April 1. In this role, Murray will lead operations across the entire VillageMD enterprise, including for its three key business units, Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD.
The passion behind Kroger’s NACDS RxIMPACT participation
This year Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., brought the most
Andrea Harrison leaves CVS
CVS vice president of merchandising for beauty and personal care Andrea Harrison has left the company for “a new opportunity,” she wrote on LinkedIn. After 19 years with CVS, “it was a bittersweet departure with so many memories and so hard leaving an amazing team,” she wrote.
Self-care industry representatives participate in Capitol Hill briefing
WASHINGTON – Representatives from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA), Sanofi Consumer Healthcare, Haleon, Kenvue, and Bayer participated in a discussion this week hosted by U.S. Rep.
CNBC/NRF: Retail sales grew in March at a steady pace
WASHINGTON – Retail sales grew at a steady pace in March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, powered by Affinity Solutions, released today by the National Retail Federation.
New CDC study underscores irreplaceable role of pharmacy
and demonstrates how pharmacies can be further leveraged to meet the broader health and wellness needs of the most vulnerable Americans. In total, pharmacies have administered
imPRESS launches “colorFX by imPRESS Car Sweepstakes”
imPRESS NO GLUE Manicure from KISS Products Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of professional quality nail and lash products, is thrilled to announce their first-ever Car Sweepstakes, inspired by the brand’s latest launch, colorFX by imPRESS.
Sam’s Club offers T-Mobile as new in-club wireless provider
Sam’s Club, a leading membership warehouse club and retail innovator, today announced that it will offer T-Mobile as its exclusive in-club wireless provider. As of April 10, 2024, members will have access to the latest T-Mobile products and services in nearly all Sam’s Club locations across the U.S.
Dotmatics unveils Luma Lab Connect
Dotmatics, a leader in R&D scientific software connecting science, data, and decision-making, today announced the launch of Luma™ Lab Connect, helping R&D laboratories automatically ingest data from instruments or data sources and centralize it in one place to increase accuracy and accelerate decisi
Rite Aid to close stores in New York City and Long Island
Rite Aid said it will close 53 more store locations including some in New York City and Long Island, adding to the roughly 200 it has closed since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The closures also included stores in California, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan Virginia.
NCPA launching new leadership and business development program
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to be announcing CORE, a revolutionary approach to training pharmacy owners and their team members on the most essential elements of team leadership.