PCMA releases statement on White House PBM Listening Session
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on the Administration’s listening session on PBMs.
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Failure to enact PBM reforms would be “wasted opportunity”
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Blender Bites teams up with Orgain to launch plant-based post-workout smoothie
Blender Bites announce it has entered into a trademark license agreement with, Orgain, the No. 1 plant protein powder brand in the U.S., in connection with its new post-workout smoothie product, Superberry Sport.
CRN to host 2024 Annual Conference in Salt Lake City
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, will host its annual conference, CONVERGENCE ’24, in Salt Lake City on Wednesday-Friday, October 9-11, at the Grand America Hotel.
NACDS urges Biden to push for PBM reform
WASHINGTON – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) continues to call for the immediate implementation of reforms to address the tactics of pharmaceutical benefit middlemen, amid attempts by PBMs to stall Congressional action and perpetuate their harmful practices.
NRF Economist: Inflation remains key
WASHINGTON – Inflation and the Federal Reserve’s efforts to bring it under control will remain big factors in the economy this year, according to National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.“With the U.S.
CRN files lawsuit challenging unconstitutional law that restricts access to health products
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, today announced the filing of a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a recently enacted New York law that would restrict consumer access to safe and beneficial
Walmart Canada celebrates 30th anniversary
Thirty years ago, Canadians got their first taste of Walmart’s every day low prices as the retailer launched with 122 stores across the country. Today, Walmart is proud to celebrate 30 years as part of the fabric of Canada: a story of partnership, integrity, growth, innovation and regeneration.
CVS and Walgreens to begin selling abortion pills
CVS Health Corp. and Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. said Friday they will begin to offer the abortion pill mifepristone in select states starting this month. The drug-store chains will offer the medication by prescription only at their pharmacies in states where’s it’s legally allowed.
Camber launches generic Lipitor
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of atorvastatin calcium tablets, USP to its current portfolio. Click here to read product indications on DailyMed.com.
ZitSticka announces nationwide retail expansion into CVS Pharmacy
ZitSticka, the science-based skincare brand specializing in effective acne-fighting technology to provide clear skin and acne-free solutions, announces today its expansion into CVS Pharmacy stores nationwide and online at www.cvs.com.
Hisamitsu America celebrates 90 years of pioneering pain relief with Salonpas with record sales
FLORHAM PARK, N.J. – Hisamitsu America, today, celebrates the 90th anniversary of the Salonpas patch, the world’s No. 1 brand of Over-the-Counter (OTC) topical analgesics in the patch category, which was introduced in Japan in 1934. Hisamitsu Pharmaceutical Co.
Walgreens to close all VillageMD clinics in Illinois
Walgreens‘ Village MD, free-standing clinics that offer virtual, home and office visits, will leave the Illinois market in April. VillageMD is majority owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, and it has six clinics in the state.
New research identifies opportunities for aligning on consumer eating occasions
ARLINGTON, Va. – Insights revealed today from FMI – The Food Industry Association, Oliver Wyman and Circana demonstrate new opportunities for food industry trading partners to cater to shoppers’ expanding definitions of value.
CVS Media Exchange (CMX) partners with Pinterest
CVS Media Exchange (CMX), a data-led, technology-driven media network that enables partners to reach and better serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on data clean rooms to bring greater transparency to partners (CPG brand suppliers).