Misguided policies threaten biopharmaceutical gains
The last year has been remarkable for medical advancement, and with thousands of therapies in the development pipeline, 2024 promises to be just as exciting.
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It’s time to rediscover the lost art of merchandising
CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens — succeeded as much for the zeal, creativity and accomplishments of their chief merchants as for the directions provided by their senior management. Indeed, it was a time when people like Vern Brunner, Chris Bodine and
TRI unveils wound care kit for people with Diabetes
Total Resources International (TRI), under the Be Smart Get Prepared national brand, proudly announces its participation in Better Choice for Life offered by the American Diabetes Association (ADA) to debut the Tender Lovin’ Diabetes-Friendly Wound Care Kit, 70 pieces.
Upcoming NCPA Items for Pharmacy Teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Feb. 2, 2024) – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: Feb.
Circana enhances global commercial organization to drive client success
Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group, and the world’s leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior, today announced enhancements to its global commercial organization to better meet clients’ evolving needs.
NPC shares new IRA-related research in AJMC
WASHINGTON – The Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Program (DPNP) may lead to fewer subsequent indications and delay launches for small molecule drugs, according to new research from the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) published in the American Journal of Managed
Shopping for cold meds is enough to make you sick
Picture this. It’s February, freezing cold outside, you’re bundled up, you’re wearing a mask and trying to keep your glasses from fogging up. You’re sneezing, coughing, aching, your head hurts, and you feel fuzzy and incapable of thinking or doing.
Amazon’s Q4 performance beats expectations
Amazon on Thursday reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings that topped analysts’ expectations, driven in part by a “record-breaking” holiday season. The company said its net sales increased 14% to $170.0 billion in the fourth quarter ended December 31, up from $149.
CareALERTS data shows critical role pharmacists play as health care providers
OmniSYS, the pharmacy division of XiFin, recently announced its 2023 end-of-year CareALERTS data, demonstrating how pharmacists as providers are closing healthcare gaps at the point of care.
Abbott launches PROTALITY brand to support adults on weight loss journey
Abbott launched its new PROTALITY brand. The high-protein nutrition shake is the first product in this line to support the growing number of adults interested in pursuing weight loss while maintaining muscle mass and good nutrition. Losing weight is a complex and personal process. Nearly half of U.
NACDS engages in HHS’ inaugural Food is Medicine Summit
On Wednesday, January 31, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) hosted its first ever Food is Medicine Summit.
Rite Aid completes sale of Elixir to MedImpact
Rite Aid Corporation has completed the previously announced sale of its Elixir Solutions business to MedImpact Healthcare Systems for approximately $576.5 million.
Hy-Vee dietitians to offer 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings during February
Hy-Vee is offering several opportunities in February to encourage individuals to keep moving forward with their health goals, including 1,000 free Vitamin D screenings at nearly 60 stores throughout Hy-Vee’s eight-state region.
Chocolate prices go up as cost of cocoa rises
U.S. consumers are paying more for chocolate products as confection manufacturers raise prices in response to the soaring cost of cocoa. Cocoa prices are nearly 65% higher than they were one year ago, and New York futures prices are at a 46-year high.
NRF economist says labor market, interest rates to play big roles in 2024
WASHINGTON – After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said today.