The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) and the HDA Research Foundation today announce the following governance updates. First, HDA appointed two new members to its Executive Committee and Board of Directors: Debbie Weitzman, Chief Executive Officer, Pharmaceutical Segment, Cardinal Health, Inc.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) has a new program to teach pharmacy and other health professions students the basics of quality measurement and strategies to improve medication safety, adherence and appropriate use.
People across the country who depend on the drug Ozempic for treating Type-2 diabetes and obesity are having a hard time finding it. Ozempic helps manage type 2 diabetes — but can also help people lose weight, contributing to the shortage and leaving diabetics scrambling for other options.
The total spending and global demand for medicines will increase over the next five years to approximately $1.9 trillion by 2027, according to a new report titled Global Use of Medicines 2023 – Outlook through 2027 from the IQVIA Institute for Human Data Science. The underlying growth rate of 3-6%
While the pandemic exposed many health equity and public health needs in local communities, it also emphasized pharmacies as the most accessible and trusted health care destinations.
ARLINGTON, Va. – Ben Pearlman, Esq., has joined the staff of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). He fills the role of director of state government affairs. Most recently, Ben served as senior director of government and public affairs for Shipt, Inc.
RedSail Technologies is proud to release a game-changer in the long-term care pharmacy industry. Axys, a cloud-based pharmacy management system, offers the industry a fresh and modern solution utilizing the latest technology available.
It’s been a volatile few years for retailers, and now tides are fluctuating again amid continued financial pressures and a shift in consumer spending toward services that will weigh on retail sales.
ROCKY HILL, Conn. – Henkel and Shell Chemical LP have agreed to a five-year collaboration to replace up to 200,000 tonnes of fossil feedstocks used in the manufacture of surfactants with feedstocks that are based on renewable raw materials.
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced the opening of its annual application process for certified diverse-owned suppliers.
In the conclusion of a two-part interview, Haleon CEO Brian McNamara and Lisa Paley, president of the O-T-C supplier’s North American business, discuss the self-care category’s standing in a post-COVID world.
CVS Health announced that Sam Khichi will join the company as executive vice president, chief policy officer and general counsel, effective February 13.
Walmart announced this week a partnership with software company Salesforce Inc. to offer delivery and store pickup services to retail customers using Walmart’s fulfillment network.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra visited with Grubb’s Pharmacy owner Michael Kim and his team on Capitol Hill at a Thursday event aimed in part at promoting zero cost-sharing vaccines for Medicare patients.
LOS ANGELES – Higher prices across most health related goods and services have consumers reeling to find better options to save money. Starting today, these consumers have access to SmartRx, the newest prescription discount card.
