Hostess launches summer campaign with DroneUp
The Hostess brand has launched its collaboration with DroneUp, America’s leading autonomous drone delivery company, to deliver “Joy Drops” this summer, starting June 13 through July 2.
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NACDS wins pivotal pharmacy reimbursement case in Texas
A Texas court has ruled in favor of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in its lawsuit against the state’s Health and Human Services Commission, which has far-reaching and precedent-setting implications for pharmacies. The Seventh Court of Appeals reversed a trial court’s ruling.
NCPA campaign recruits patients for PBM reform
The National Community Pharmacists Association Thursday launched an all-out push for payment reform that educates patients on how pharmacy benefit managers are increasing prescription drug prices.
KISS USA products awarded three top beauty awards
KISS USA, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of professional quality nail and lash products, has been recognized with three top beauty awards for their product innovations in the lash category.
Supreme Court upholds broad access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court rejected a bid from a group of anti-abortion doctors and organizations on Thursday, upholding access to a widely available abortion pill, mifepristone. In a unanimous decision, written by Justice Kavanaugh, the court held that the plaintiffs lacked standing to challenge the F.D.A.
Major new NACDS ad campaign: “Time Is Now” for PBM reform
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is making it unmistakable: pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform is must-pass legislation in the 118th Congress. The Association today launched a major new seven-figure national and local advertising campaign timed for this specific moment.
Insights from Kellanova’s marketing journey with Artificial Intelligence
How do you use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your day-to-day? Do you use it in your personal or professional life? From personalized recommendations to automated customer service, generative AI is not just a futuristic concept but a present-day reality that is transforming companies and the way we
SPAR Group: Shoppers demand higher service levels from retail
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – According to the latest SPAR Group survey, in-store shopping remains a fixture of most consumer’s routines, with more than 80% preferring to purchase groceries in-store and more than 45% choosing to shop in-store at discount, convenience, home improvement and apparel stores.
Robert Fasola of Takeda recognized by HDA with Nexus Award
Robert Fasola, VP of trade and distribution accounts for Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., has been awarded with the HDA 2024 Nexus Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award was presented last night at the Healthcare Distribution Alliance’s Business and Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs.
HDA recognizes pharma and product manufacturers with 2024 DIANA awards
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance has awarded Distribution Industry Awards for Notable Achievements in Healthcare (DIANA Awards) to 20 pharmaceutical and consumer product manufacturers at the 2024 HDA Business and Leadership Conference in Colorado Springs, Colo.
Nixie debuts organic sugar-free soda line
Sparkling water brand Nixie has announced the launch of its new organic sugar-free soda. The line includes Classic Cola, Root Beer, and Ginger Ale, using USDA Certified Organic flavors and extracts and no artificial sweeteners.
PioneerRx Pharmacy Software offers integration with Medzoomer Prescription Delivery
PioneerRx, RedSail Technologies’ leading provider of innovative pharmacy management software, has new integration with Medzoomer, a premier prescription delivery service.
Rite Aid expands partnership with Instacart
Rite Aid announced Tuesday an expanded partnership with Instacart, allowing use of an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) as an online payment option for eligible items on its Instacart digital storefront.
CHPA applauds House passage of WIPPES Act
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the following statement Tuesday applauding the passage of H.R. 2964, the Wastewater Infrastructure Pollution Prevention and Environmental Safety (WIPPES) Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
NACDS hails innovative and groundbreaking report by Milken Institute on Food is Medicine Care
establishes the vital role of the pharmacy in advancing Food Is Medicine, and the actionable
Walgreens to offer free HIV tests in partnership with KFF
More than 550 Walgreens stores will offer free rapid HIV testing on June 27 in partnership with Greater Than HIV, a public information initiative of KFF.