KKR makes formal approach to buy WBA
According to published reports, KKR & Co. has formally approached Walgreens Boots Alliance about a deal to take the company private, in what could be the biggest-ever leveraged buyout.
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New York organizations urge Governor Cuomo to cut Rx costs
A broad coalition of organizations representing New York patients, consumers and workers are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to support a comprehensive policy package to address the high cost of prescription drugs in the next Executive Budget.
Rite Aid Foundation donates to wildfire relief
CAMP HILL, Pa. – The Rite Aid Foundation announced Monday that a $75,000 donation will be distributed to the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region and American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region to support wildfire relief efforts.
CHPA and AACP spearhead pharmacy school pilot for O-T-C products
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) and American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) recently conducted a pilot effort to bolster pharmacy students’ training around over-the-counter (O-T-C) products. Through several CHPA member company donations,144 U.S.
Glenmark receives ANDA approval for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has been granted final approval by the United States Food & Drug Administration (U.S. FDA) for adapalene and benzoyl peroxide gel, 0.1% 2.5%, the generic version of Epiduo Gel, 0.1% 2.5%, of Galderma Laboratories.
Giant Food plans to redevelop Fort Washington store
Giant Food announced plans to redevelop one of its store locations in Fort Washington, Md. Located at 9580 Livingston Rd., the store has been a staple of the local community along with 16 other Giant locations in the Prince George’s County and is sharing a preview of plans that will bring an
Congressman Gibbs discusses DIR, celebrates Discount Drug Mart’s 50th
U.S. Rep. Bob Gibbs (R, Ohio) visited the Ashland, Ohio, Discount Drug Mart to discuss pharmacy benefit manager issues – including the need for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee relief. Rep.
Hy-Vee and Hallmark celebrate veterans with free breakfast and cards on Nov. 11
Hy-Vee and Hallmark are thanking veterans and active-duty military members with a card-signing event at Hy-Vee’s more than 260 stores during the grocer’s annual free Veterans Day breakfast event. On Monday, Nov.
IRI Consumer Connect Survey reveals private brand dollar sales grew 3.8% in 2019
Although 57% of consumers say their financial health is good, fears of a recession are driving slightly less consumer confidence in Q3 2019, according to the latest IRI Consumer Connect Survey results released today.
Veritas Farms launching new CBD beauty line
NEW YORK ― Expanding its offerings of full spectrum hemp products, Veritas Farms is introducing its new CBD beauty line, Veritas Beauty at a press event at the One Hotel here Thursday.
Quest adds Sunburnt and First Degree brands to portfolio
Quest Products announced Thursday it has acquired the SunBurnt and First Degree brands of burn and sun recovery products from Welmedix Consumer Healthcare. Quest is a portfolio company of Promus Equity Partners.
Hain Celestial appoints new CFO
The Hain Celestial Group announced that Javier Idrovo will be joining the company as executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective December 2, 2019.
Coca-Cola launching AHA sparkling water
Coca-Cola North America plans to add more sparkle, and even a little caffeinated pick-me-up, to its fast-growing water lineup with the March 2020 roll out of AHA sparkling water.
Abacus Health Products expands CBDMEDIC offering to major retail pharmacy chain
WOONSOCKET, R.I. – Abacus Health Products recently announced that an additional major national retail pharmacy chain in the United States will be offering products from its CBDMEDIC product line.
Health care executive Ty Burgess launches One CBD
With an estimated 2 million people in the United States living with a substance-use disorder related to prescription opioid pain medication, ex-hospital chief executive officer, Ty Burgess is on a mission to decrease that number.