The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is taking a significant step in improving exam accessibility by extending online testing options to those pursuing the Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) Certification and the Certified Compounded Sterile Preparation Technician (CSPT) Certificatio
CLEVELAND – Reese Pharmaceutical is expanding its over-the-counter (OTC) diagnostic portfolio with the launch of ColoTest®, an at-home Fecal Immunochemical Test (FIT) that identifies the presence of hidden blood in the stool in support of the early detection of colon cancer or gastrointestinal disor
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) has named Lanesha Minnix the company’s executive vice president (EVP) and global chief legal officer. Minnix, most recently EVP, general counsel and corporate secretary for Ecolab, Inc., will assume her new role with WBA on April 15.
Tthe Federal Trade Commission has sued to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, saying the $24.6 billion deal would eliminate competition and lead to higher prices for millions of Americans. The FTC filed the lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Oregon on Monday.
ARLINGTON, Va. – In honor of American Heart Month, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has released a series of digital content showcasing the role of NACDS member pharmacies in helping patients support their heart health through prevention and management of cardiovascular disease.
Dollar General on Friday celebrated the grand opening of its 20,000th store at its DG Market location in Alice, Texas. “Today marks an incredible milestone in Dollar General’s history,” said Steve Deckard, Dollar General’s executive vice president of store operations and development.
Nominations are open for health technology pioneer DrFirst’s 2024 Healthiverse Heroes Award. Now in its fourth year, the award honors healthcare organizations using technology to transform the delivery of care by reducing administrative burden for clinicians and improving safety for patients.
Some pharmacies across the country are reporting that they are having difficulty getting prescriptions to patients because of a cyberattack on a unit of UnitedHealth.
NEW YORK – Building off the success of the 2023 L’Oréal Paris Elvive Hyaluron + Plump collection which launched exclusively at Walmart in the fall of 2022, the brand has once again collaborated with the retailer on another exclusive, Hyaluron + Pure, featuring a Shampoo, Conditioner, and Oil Erasing
NEW YORK – Beautyque NYC has released updates to its Virtual Reality shopping App titled Beautyque Verse on iOS, Android, and Oculus, that debuted in December with its soft launch.
Personal financial well-being can impact how consumers approach everything from budgeting for big purchases to their grocery lists.
imPRESS Manicure from KISS Products Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of professional quality nail and lash products, is thrilled to announce the launch of colorFX by imPRESS.
WAKEFIELD, Mass. – The Health System Owned Specialty Pharmacy Alliance (HOSP), a non-profit trade association committed to advancing integrated specialty pharmacies, is thrilled to have joined The Health Management Academy (The Academy), a prominent force in healthcare innovation.
Walgreens said this week it is planning to close its remaining VillageMD clinics in Florida as the company continues to cut costs. VillageMD operated 52 clinics in Florida, but 14 have closed to date. The remainder will shutter by March 15, according to multiple news reports citing Walgreens.
