Rite Aid teams with Melting Moments ice cream
PHILADELPHIA– Rite Aid Corp. proudly unveils its latest collaboration with Melting Moments, the beloved nearly four-decade-old Michigan-born ice cream sensation, enriching Lansing’s dessert scene.
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Swanson Health partners with Karallief to offer science backed cholesterol supplement
FARGO, N.D. – When it comes to rigorous scientific testing, many companies that offer vitamins and supplements have simply missed the mark.
Two CVS locations aim to join national pharmacy union movement
Two CVS stores close to CVS Health’s headquarters in Rhode Island have filed petitions to join the Pharmacy Guild, which is building a national pharmacy union, one organizer confirmed to MedCity News on Monday. The news was first reported by USA Today.
FMI names Furman to food and product safety team
ARLINGTON, Va. – FMI – The Food Industry Association has named Shelby Furman, Ph.D., as the association’s new director for food and product safety programs.
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.
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