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Walgreens gets behind National Drug Take-Back Day
Walgreens is calling on the public to help in the fight against prescription drug abuse by taking part in National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on Saturday, October 28, 2023. Drug take-back days are reserved annually for the safe disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired medications.
Rite Aid plans to close over 150 underperforming stores
Rite Aid plans to plans to close about 7% of its stores initially, as the drugstore chain makes its way through its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. The company submitted a list of 154 stores in a court filing. Most of the chain’s stores are on the East and West Coasts, and the list reflects
NRF: Consumers budgeting $875 for holidays
WASHINGTON – Consumers celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend an average of $875 on gifts, food and seasonal items, according to a survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics for the National Retail Federation.
CVS to take some cold, cough products with phenylephrine off shelves
According to published reports, CVS Health said Thursday that it will remove from its shelves certain oral cough and cold products with phenylephrine as the only active ingredient. A panel of advisers to the U.S.
Walgreens Flu Index shows flu activity on this rise
Walgreens launched the 2023-2024 Walgreens Flu Index Thursday to help communities track flu activity in their area and serve as an important reminder to take preventive measures, including an annual flu shot.
Camber launches generic Prezista
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of Darunavir tablets to its current portfolio.
Register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration
Time is running out to register for NACDS’ 90th anniversary celebration. Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR have joined forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers.
Craig Jelinek to step down as Costco CEO
Costco Wholesale Corp. chief executive officer Craig Jelinek intends to step down from that role, effective January 1, 2024.
Walmart kicks off its holiday shopping season
Walmart promises a season of savings designed to make shopping for gifts and celebrating the holidays more affordable.
Hyland’s Naturals enters into the women’s health category, unveils new “Here For It” brand campaign
Hyland’s Naturals, a leading consumer health and wellness company, and makers of the top-selling pediatric wellness portfolio, announce today the launch of Hyland’s Women’s Health, a lineup of premium, multi-benefit supplements for women.
NACDS offers recommendations for improving patient outcomes
WASHINGTON – On October 13, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) submitted comments in response to a Request for Information (RFI) issued by the U.S. House Budget Committee’s Health Care Task Force.
Walgreens to hold virtual Puerto Rico Localization Summit
Walgreens said Wednesday that it will hold its first ever Puerto Rico Localization Summit, a virtual showcase for diverse, local and regional businesses and entrepreneurs to share their retail offerings with the merchants of the national drugstore chain.
Amazon Pharmacy offers drone delivery
Amazon Pharmacy announced Wednesday that customers now have a new way to get the medications they need quickly and affordably.
NCPA delegates install Wolsoncroft as president
ORLANDO, Fla. – Lea Wolsoncroft of Birmingham, Ala., was installed as 2023-2024 president of the National Community Pharmacists Association by its House of Delegates at the organization’s 2023 Annual Convention in Orlando.
Cardinal Health named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023
Cardinal Health has been named among the 100 Best Corporate Citizens, a prestigious annual ranking by 3BL Media that assesses the environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance of the 1,000 largest public companies in the U.S.