PLMA announces 2023 Private Label Hall of Fame inductees
NEW YORK – The Private Label Hall of Fame Class of 2023 was inducted last night during PLMA’s Annual Meeting & Leadership Conference in Orlando.
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NACDS praises continued focus and diligence on PBM reform
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and chief executive officer Steven Anderson issued the following statement today upon passage of the Pharmacy Benefit Manager Transparency Act (S. 127) by the U.S.
Soleo Health CEO Drew Walk named to NHIA board of directors
Soleo Health, an innovative leader and national provider of complex specialty pharmacy services, announced today the appointment of Chief Executive Officer Drew Walk to the National Home Infusion Association (NHIA) 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
Haleon’s Lisa Paley elected as CHPA board chair
ORLANDO – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) today announced the appointment of Lisa Paley as Chair of its Board of Directors following its March board meeting held during the association’s annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) in Orlando, Florida.
CHPA issues statement on FDA postponing April 12 NDAC meeting
WASHINGTON – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) released the below statement following the U.S.
NACDS makes recommendations as Senate Committee explores health care workforce topics
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) this week put forth its priority public policy issues as ideal solutions for a U.S. Senate Committee’s interest in health care workforce shortages.
New integration streamlines MedOne prior authorization processes
MedOne Pharmacy Benefit Solutions announces a new collaboration with CoverMyMeds that will allow members enrolled in a MedOne benefit plan to experience a streamlined prior authorization process via direct integration with CoverMyMeds’ network of prescribers, EHR (electronic health records) systems,
Annual consumer spend increased by 4.4%
Annual spending per consumer has increased to $10,471, up $440 versus a year ago, according to Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
Camber launches generic Thyro-Tabs
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – Camber Pharmaceuticals is pleased to announce the addition of levothyroxine sodium tablets, USP to its current portfolio.
Rite Aid partners with Amazon to offer 2-hour delivery
Amazon has teamed up with Rite Aid to offer two-hour delivery to Amazon Prime members in parts of Newark, N.J. and Burbank, Calif., with plans to expand to new locations.
HDA names new federal government affairs, communications appointments
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces new appointments to its Government Affairs and Communications teams: Kirsten Wing Named Director of Federal Government Affairs Kirsten Wing joined the association in early March as Director of Federal Government Affairs. In this position, Ms.
High food inflation continues to impact consumer spending
Last year, food inflation at retail and foodservice exceeded levels reached during the Great Recession. Even with inflation currently moderating, higher food prices will continue influencing consumers’ spending and eating behaviors this year, reports Circana, formerly IRI and The NPD Group.
Jim Mackey receives Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award
ORLANDO – The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) Monday awarded its Ivan D. Combe Lifetime Achievement Award to longtime industry leader Jim Mackey at the opening session of its annual Self-Care Leadership Summit (SLS) here. The award is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S.
$2.9 trillion U.S. consumer retail market is set for repositioning
CHICAGO – Consumer demand is declining across nearly every U.S. discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, even as elevated prices recede from peak levels.
Video Forum: Dr. David Carmouche, Walmart
Dr. David Carmouche, senior vice president of omnichannel care at Walmart, tells this week’s Video Forum about the company’s plan to double the footprint of its eponymous health centers.
Rx finds itself between a rock and a hard place
The dispensing of mifepristone, one of two medications used sequentially to terminate pregnancy, has emerged as a very thorny problem for Walgreens, one that will, in short order, engulf other retail pharmacies across the country.