NACDS issues statement in response to State of the Union Address
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven C.
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Hy-vee opens two new stores in Wisconsin
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced the opening of two new stores in Wisconsin expanding its footprint in the state to eight stores. The Janesville store is a totally reimagined grocery store with a new layout, the sixth of its kind for the retailer’s eight-state footprint.
HDA urges FDA to adopt alternatives to broad DSCSA enforcement discretion
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) urged the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to avoid delaying certain requirements for manufacturers and repackagers to comply with the November 27, 2023, Drug Supply Chain Security Act (DSCSA) deadline, in public comments submitted to the agency.
Bausch + Lomb unveils social media campaign to raise awareness for AMD
VAUGHAN, Ontario – Bausch + Lomb announced a new social media campaign designed to raise awareness of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss for those over age 50 and the leading cause of blindness for the 65+ population.
New report shows cost of big drug companies’ patent abuse
A new report from The Coalition for Affordable Prescription Drugs (CAPD) and conducted by Matrix Global Advisors (MGA) found the yearly cost of big drug companies’ patent thickets on five top-selling prescription drugs ranges from $1.8 to $7.6 billion each.
Albertsons launches digital health, wellness platform
Albertsons Cos. today announced the launch of Sincerely Health, a digital health and wellness platform accessible on 16 of its banners’ grocery app and websites, including Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Shaw’s, Jewel-Osco, and Acme.
Upsher-Smith opens state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
MAPLE GROVE – Upsher-Smith Laboratories (Upsher-Smith) announced the opening of its new, 270,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art greenfield manufacturing facility.
Walmart names new chief people officer
Walmart has named Judy Werthauser as executive vice president and chief people officer. In this role, she will lead the people strategy within Walmart U.S.
Theraflu addition called a ‘medicine chest must-have’
The worst of this year’s cough/cold season may be over for some people, but consumers should still be wary of respiratory ailments for the remainder of winter. “We have seen an early and intense ramp-up of flu, RSV, colds and new COVID-19 variants.
More informative condom displays will drive sales
Today’s most compelling, and alarming, trend in sexual wellness is the secondary thought given to condom use among Millennial and Gen Z adults. According to both IRI and Nielsen, condom sales at brick-and-mortar have tracked slightly downward or leveled over the last several quarters and years.
Tivity’s Ashworth on the need for agility, adaptability
Today, companies need to adapt and be more agile than ever. That’s especially true for businesses across all levels of the chain drug store retail landscape, which extends from retail and pharmacy to public health services.
Perimenopause should not be overlooked any longer
It usually happens when women are in their 40s, but sometimes earlier. Suddenly, a monthly cycle that was predictable becomes erratic. Fluctuating hormones begin to impact aspects of daily life, from sleep to relationships to bladder changes.
Amazon’s RxPass part of a bigger picture
By now it has become a familiar refrain: Amazon is taking another step to extend its reach in the $4 trillion health care sector.
Some relatively easy industry predictions
The new year has been under way for about a month now, and speculation about the upcoming 12 months already abounds. Not to be left at the starting gate, here’s a look from Chain Drug Review’s headquarters into what just might happen between now and December 31 and what will remain anyone’s guess.
Amazon’s 4Q revenue tops expectations
SEATTLE – Amazon on February 2 reported revenue of $149 billion for its fourth quarter, beating estimates with a 9% increase from a year earlier.