CDC updates and simplifies respiratory virus recommendations
ATLANTA– CDC released updated recommendations for how people can protect themselves and their communities from respiratory viruses, including COVID-19.
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Rite Aid, Bartell Drugs offer extra dose of updated COVID-19 vaccine for customers over 65
PHILADELPHIA– Rite Aid recently announced that appointments are now available for eligible customers ages 65 and older seeking an additional dose of the updated COVID-19 (2023-2024) vaccines at its locations, including Bartell Drugs locations in the Pacific Northwest.
PLMA announces upcoming launch of CEO interview series
PLMA today announced the April 4 launch of a series of powerful online interviews with top store brand executives. Lunch with Leadership – a companion to PLMA’s popular Lunch and Learn speaker series – is noon-time conversations with corporate leaders and industry trailblazers.
Target’s earnings top expectations, but sales lag
Target reported fourth-quarter sales and earnings that beat analyst expectations, boosting its shares in pre-market trading. But total sales for the year declined, the company said. Target reported that GAAP and adjusted earnings per share of $2.98 was 57.
Lil’ Drug Store Products awards Universal Sales and Marketing 2023 Broker of the Year
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – Lil’ Drug Store Products, Inc. (LDSP), a leading marketer and distributor of products to the convenience channel, announced that Michigan-based Universal Sales and Marketing has been awarded 2023 Broker of the Year.
RedSail Technologies launches RxCash+
RedSail Technologies, a leading provider of pharmacy technology and solutions, has launched RxCash+. This offering is designed to help pharmacies better manage changing market prices for their cash-paying patients.
Coffee mate launches Dirty Soda Creamer, partners with Dr. Pepper
With more than 170 million #DirtySoda views on TikTok, making the viral beverage at home just got easier with Coffee mate Dirty Soda Coconut Lime Flavored Creamer.
Kinney Drugs names Katie Niles VP of merchandising and marketing
GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. – Kinney Drugs announces the selection of Katie Niles as vice president of Merchandising and Marketing. Niles comes to the company with nearly 20 years of experience in pharmacy, clinical services, and category management at Wegmans Food Markets based in Rochester, NY.
Nature’s Truth Magnesium Glycinate Gummies win Taste for Life Award
BOHEMIA, NY – Nature’s Truth is proud to announce its recent recognition as a Taste for Life Supplement Essentials award winner for its natural grape flavored Magnesium Glycinate Gummies, which won the Magnesium category.
OTC birth control pill expected to be available by end of March
Opill, the first non-prescription birth control pill approved in the United States, is expected to hit store shelves at major retailers and pharmacies nationwide around the end of the month or early April, the pill’s maker, Perrigo, said Monday.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for fingolimod capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Limited has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application fingolimod capsules, 0.5mg.
Events on anticompetitive practices feature community pharmacists’ perspectives
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Congress may be stalling in its work to advance reforms of pharmacy benefit managers, but others in Washington are pressing on with their efforts – and they’re looking to independent pharmacy owners for their experiences and important perspectives.
SmithRx and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Co. announce $9.5 million in client savings
SmithRx, a transparent and 100% pass-through PBM, and Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, PBC (Cost Plus Drugs), announced this week that in 6 months, they have saved SmithRx clients more than $9.5 million in the autoimmune category alone.
Upcoming NCPA Items for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: March 5 and 7 – CPESN Special Purpose Network webinars relating to long-term care.
HDA issues policy platform addressing drug shortages
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) and its pharmaceutical distributor members today released a policy agenda to combat drug shortages.
PCMA releases statement on White House PBM Listening Session
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on the Administration’s listening session on PBMs.