What do consumers want from their pharmacy experience
After three years of the pandemic, consumers are returning to health care. But they are not returning to the same health care landscape, nor are they behaving in the same manner.
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and not under the most favorable circumstances. Along with other newspapers and periodicals, The New York Times has lately put Walgreens in its cross hairs, with attention-grabbing headlines such as these:
NACDS backs Rep. Carter’s Drug Pricing Transparency in Medicaid Act
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is lauding legislation by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) that will crack down on tactics by which “pharmaceutical benefit manipulator” middlemen maximize profits at the expense of patients, pharmacies, and others.
NCPA supports bipartisan bill to ban PBM spread pricing
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is cheering bipartisan legislation reintroduced today to improve transparency and prevent the use of spread pricing in Medicaid managed care programs.
Victor Allen’s SNICKERS & TWIX Iced Coffees bring delicious innovation to the ready-to-drink category
Trilliant, parent company of Victor Allen’s, a top selling coffee brand nationally, celebrates the launch of its newest flavor innovation, Victor Allen’s SNICKERS and TWIX Ready-to-Drink Iced Coffees.
Aetna Better Health of Illinois receives NCQA Health Equity Accreditation
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. – Aetna Better Health of Illinois, a CVS Health company, was awarded Health Equity Accreditation from The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).
Prescription for change: Improving competition to lower drug prices
In a new web video, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and CEO JC Scott discusses the critical role and value of pharmacy benefit companies, the root cause of high prescription drug prices, and how solutions to boost competition, especially in the biosimilar marketplace, wil
Dollar General sales strong, but miss estimates
Dollar General Corp. reported strong sales for the fourth quarter and fiscal year (53 weeks) ended February 3, although store traffic was down and sales came in below expectations. Fourth quarter net sales increased 17.9%, and fiscal year net sales increased 10.6%.
Policymakers, drug pricing and economic experts highlight importance of greater competition to lower drug prices
Last week, The Hill hosted an event titled, “Prescription for Change: Improving Competition to Lower Drug Prices.
Kellogg names new Chicago-based snack business Kellanova
Kellogg Co. unveiled the names for the future companies it will create through its planned separation into two industry-leading, public companies focused on global snacking and North American cereal.
Andre Persaud leaves Rite Aid
Andre Persaud, chief retail officer at Rite Aid, has left the company. Bill Miller, senior vice president of central retail operations, will serve as acting head of retail operations. Chief pharmacy officer Karen Staniforth will oversee store pharmacy operations.
Coalition opposing Kroger-Albertsons merger launches website
WASHINGTON – A coalition of 100 organizations representing diverse interests from around the country have joined forces in the “Stop the Merger” campaign, a national and state-level effort to oppose the proposed $25-billion merger of grocery store chain giants Kroger and Albertsons.
Top ranked tennis player Taylor Fritz partners with Level Select
Level Select has announced a partnership with American tennis player Taylor Fritz to become the brand’s newest ambassador and elevate the conversation on plant-based performance, healing and recovery.
Beacon Wellness Brands names Lisa Tanzer CEO
BOSTON – Beacon Wellness Brands, a leading intimate wellness, beauty, and personal care platform and portfolio company of Yellow Wood Partners, announced the appointment of experienced consumer goods executive Lisa Tanzer as chief executive officer to lead the company’s growth.
Consumers spent less in February as discretionary retail sales fell 4%
CHICAGO – Discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue fell 4% in February 2023, when compared to February 2022, and unit sales were down 5%.