Hallmark and Venmo launch Hallmark + Venmo Cards
KANSAS CITY – Today, Hallmark and Venmo announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration that makes gifting easier with the launch of Hallmark + Venmo Cards.
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AmerisourceBergen becomes Cencora
Cencora, Inc. today announced the completion of its name and stock ticker change from AmerisourceBergen Corporation, marking the latest stage of the company’s evolution as a leader in global pharmaceutical services.
Southern Drug Store Association holds annual meeting in Nashville
Regional chain executives met in here for the annual Southern Drug Store Association meeting held August 2– 6, 2023. Hartig Drug Co., the countries longest continuously family-owned chain of pharmacies, hosted the meeting.
Huggies and Walgreens team up
For the seventh consecutive year, Kimberly-Clark’s Huggies Brand and Walgreens are coming together to raise awareness of diaper need in the United States, supporting those struggling with providing diapers for their children. One in two families in the U.S.
PQA-convened experts and patients prioritize opportunities to improve cancer care quality
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) convened 23 national experts and patients to prioritize opportunities to improve the quality of care for individuals using oral anticancer medications (OAM).
RedSail Technologies unveils Amplify LTC Pharmacy Podcast
RedSail Technologies is proud to announce the evolution of its popular Integra X Files podcast into the Amplify LTC Pharmacy Podcast, a fresh and revitalized video and audio platform dedicated entirely to the long-term care pharmacy industry.
NABP launches pulse interoperable partner program
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) today announced the launch of the Pulse Interoperable Partner program, a new initiative that will provide a framework for solution providers to integrate directly with Pulse by NABP and help accelerate interoperability in the drug supply chain.
Flu shots now available at all GIANT and MARTIN’S pharmacies
CARLISLE, Pa. – The GIANT Co. announced flu vaccinations are now available at all 133 GIANT and MARTIN’S in-store pharmacies. “The most effective way to fight the flu is by getting your annual flu shot,” said Leigh Shirley, director of pharmacy operations, The GIANT Company.
WBA aligning varied assets for health care synergies
Walgreens Boots Alliance has spent the last several years assembling the components of a vast health care ecosystem, one that promises to enhance patient access, improve outcomes and lower overall costs.
WSJ: Rite Aid to file for bankruptcy protection in coming weeks
The Wall Street Journal has reported Friday that Rite Aid is undergoing plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the coming weeks as a way to handle its more than $3B in debt and its potential exposure to opioid-related lawsuits. Shares are down ~37% early Friday afternoon.
FDA Commissioner Califf to speak at CRN’s 50th Anniversary ‘Now New Next’ event
WASHINGTON – The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association representing the dietary supplement and functional food industry, is pleased to announce that FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert M. Califf, will address attendees during its Now New Next conference on Wednesday, Oct.
DSCSA delay a win for pharmacy supply chain and patients, NCPA says
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – After the Food and Drug Administration announced a one-year delay of its enforcement of Drug Supply Chain Security Act interoperability provisions, the National Community Pharmacists Association released the following reaction from CEO B.
HDA issues statement on FDA enforcement discretion of the DSCSA’s final implementation requirements
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) released a statement from president and CEO Chester “Chip” Davis, Jr.
Pepsi kicks off 125th birthday celebration with announcement of the Pepsi 125 Diner
On August 28, 1898 in New Bern, North Carolina, pharmacist Caleb Bradham renamed “Brad’s Drink,” his popular non-alcoholic digestif, “Pepsi-Cola.
FDA approving drugs after fewer trials, providing less information to public, OSU studies find
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is approving more novel pharmaceutical drugs based on single clinical trials and with less public disclosure about those trials than was the norm just a few years ago, a pair of recent studies from Oregon State University found.
Camber launches generic Zetia
Camber Pharmaceuticals nnounces the addition of ezetimibe tablets, USP to its current portfolio.