A more intentional approach to vertical integration
In the past few years, “vertical integration” has been a hot topic for leaders in all health care businesses, from pharmacies to insurers to hospitals.
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London Drugs continues to meet patients’ needs
Looking back on 2022, it was a year of continued hard work managing vaccines but also one of excitement and new opportunities, recalls Chris Chiew, general manager of pharmacy and healthcare innovation at London Drugs.
Ways in which the industry can deliver greater value
Value is about how much something is worth, in terms of either cash or importance. In our industry there are a number of different ways to think about value: from the consumer’s eyes; the patient’s eyes; the retailer’s eyes; the brand’s eyes; or the payer’s eyes.
PQA is intent on standardizing pharmacy measures
PQA, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance, launched an initiative in 2019 to develop a standardized set of pharmacy performance measures.
PhRMA: The ‘pill penalty’ imperils cancer drug gains
Earlier this summer, I had a front-row seat for the amazing progress biopharmaceutical companies are making in the battle against cancer. The deluge of data at this year’s American Society for Clinical Oncology (ASCO) meeting provided many reasons to cheer.
Video Forum: Justin Honaman, Amazon Web Services
Justin Honaman, head of worldwide retail and consumer goods go-to-market at Amazon Web Services, tells this week’s Video Forum about how generative artificial intelligence will alter the retail and CPG industries.
The potential and challenges for AI in drug stores
from helping with early diagnosis of medical conditions to improving patient outcomes in health care, and from inventory management of drug stocks to automated prescription
Momentum clear at midpoint of NACDS’ 90th year
More than six months into NACDS’ 90th Anniversary Year, the association continues to leverage a defining moment for pharmacy and for health and wellness.
To reduce health care costs, untether Rx
President Joe Biden earlier this month unveiled a series of measures designed to help rein in high health care costs, which constitute a heavy financial and psychological burden for many Americans.
NPC adds executive leaders, names Dr. Jon Campbell as chief science officer
WASHINGTON – The National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) announced two hires to help lead the organization as it accelerates efforts to conduct and communicate research about the value of medicines and how new policies could affect the development of new medicines and patients’ access to them.
TSE doesn’t deserve its stepchild status
Perhaps the most underrated and underappreciated retail trade event in America today is the exposition about to unfold in San Diego.
Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News and The Emerson Group join forces to honor NACDS’ 90th anniversary
In an unprecedented partnership, Chain Drug Review, Drug Store News, The Emerson Group and MMR are joining forces to celebrate the contributions of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores and community pharmacy retailers, as NACDS celebrates its 90th anniversary.
Dollar General chief strategy officer Lau departs
Donnie Lau has left his position as senior vice president of finance and chief strategy officer at Dollar General to become chief financial officer at Zaxby’s Franchising LLC, an Athens, Ga.-based chicken restaurant chain with more than 900 locations in 17 states.
Walgreens Boots Alliance announces CFO transition
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Allianc (WBA) today announced the departure of James Kehoe, Executive Vice President and Global Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kehoe will leave WBA in mid-August to pursue an opportunity in the technology sector.
Walmart+ adds travel benefit for members
Walmart is adding travel deals and discounts as an extra perk for its Walmart+ members. The retailer has introduced a new travel portal — WalmartPlusTravel.com — where Walmart+ members book holiday getaways get Walmart Cash rewards.