Walgreens and Pearl Health announce strategic partnership
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens and Pearl Health have announced a partnership to accelerate the expansion of value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians.
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Aurobindo gets FDA approval for fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application fluphenazine hydrochloride tablets 1mg, 2.5mg, 5mg, and 10mg.
Jocelyn Konrad named chief of stores for Family Dollar
CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Dollar Tree Inc. has announced three new leadership appointments to its field operations organization led by Mike Creedon, the company’s chief operating officer. Jocelyn Konrad has joined the company as the new senior vice president, chief of stores for Family Dollar.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for loperamide hydrochloride capsules USP, 2mg
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application loperamide hydrochloride capsules USP, 2mg.
FDA approves new COVID-19 shots
The Food and Drug Administration approved a new round of vaccines against COVID-19. The vaccines from Moderna and Pfizer and its partner BioNTech were approved Monday for people 12 and older and under an emergency use authorization for children ages 6 months to 11 years old.
Price Chopper/Market 32 and Tops Friendly Markets announce Local Supplier Summits
Price Chopper/Market 32 in Schenectady, N.Y. and Tops Friendly Markets in Williamsville, N.
Rite Aid announces availability of O-T-C NARCAN Nasal Spray
Rite Aid announced Monday that NARCAN Nasal Spray, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose, is available at all locations nationwide, including Bartell Drugs in the Pacific Northwest. NARCAN Nasal Spray can be purchased over the counter without a prescription.
J. M. Smucker Co. to acquire Hostess Brands
The J. M. Smucker Co. announced today the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Hostess Brands, Inc. for $34.25 per share in a cash and stock transaction, representing a total enterprise value of approximately $5.6 billion, which includes approximately $900 million of net debt.
Slowing inflation drags on Kroger earnings
The Kroger Co. today said revenue declined in the second quarter of fiscal 2023 as the rate of inflation slowed. Kroger reported net sales of $33.8 billion for the three months to August 12, down from $34.6 billion in the comparable period a year ago. Kroger reiterated its forecast for the full year
CVS Health to present at Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference
CVS Health announced that president and CEO Karen S. Lynch and executive vice president and chief einancial officer Shawn Guertin will participate in a fireside chat with investors at the 21st Annual Morgan Stanley Global Healthcare Conference on September 12, 2023, at approximately 8:50 am ET.
Kroger agrees to nationwide opioid settlement
The Kroger Co. today said it has agreed to pay up to $1.2 billion to U.S. states, subdivisions and Native American tribes to settle the majority of claims that it fueled the opioid epidemic through lax oversight of its pill sales.
Amneal gets U.S. FDA approval for calcium gluconate injection
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (“ANDA”) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for calcium gluconate in sodium chloride injection, 1000 mg/50 mL and 2000 mg/100 mL. This injectable product is currently on the U.S. FDA shortage product list.
Amneal receives U.S. FDA approval for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate
Amneal Pharmaceuticals announced it has received Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (“FDA”) for lisdexamfetamine dimesylate capsules, 20 mg, 30 mg, 40 mg, 50 mg, 60 mg, and 70 mg.
Meijer adds new RSV vaccination to offerings
Meijer pharmacies are prepared for customers’ fall vaccination needs with a full inventory of flu shots ahead of flu season and the first ever FDA-approved Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) vaccine for adults 60 and older.
Kroger, Albertsons reveal divestiture plan
The Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos, today announced that they have entered a definitive agreement with C&S Wholesale Grocers LLC for the sale of 413 stores and other assets s in connection with the supermarket retailers’ proposed merger. The agreement also calls for Keene, N.H.
CVS announces additional responsibilities for executive leadership
CVS Health Corp. announced Thursday additional responsibilities for several members of the company’s executive leadership team, effective immediately: Shawn Guertin will continue as chief financial officer and is now president of Health Services.