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How retail pharmacies can play a role in the discount card market
Prescription drug discount cards are a fast-growing market. The growing complexity of insurance plans and a system of pharmaceutical discounts and rebates that is not visible to the patient have widened the discrepancy between the cost of drugs and what patients actually pay.
Video Forum: Todd Huseby, Kearney, Part 2
In the final installment of a two-part interview, Todd Huseby, a partner at Kearney and leader of the consulting firm’s consumer health care practice, tells this week’s Video Forum how such developments as the emergence of large health care ecosystems, the growing involvement of digitally based comp
TDS launches clinical opportunities solution across largest network in community pharmacy
Transaction Data Systems (TDS), the leader in patient-centric pharmacy solutions, announced the launch of a new Opportunities Now enhancement within its patient engagement center platform, extending paid clinical opportunities to the largest network of independent community pharmacies.
Market Performance Group mourns the passing of Rhonda Johnson
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J. – The Market Performance Group announced the passing of Rhonda Johnson after a brief battle with metastatic melanoma.
Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Co. form TrueMed Pharmacy
DES MOINES, Iowa – Care Initiatives and Hartig Drug Co. announced the formation of TrueMed Pharmacy. Through this venture, Care Initiatives’ skilled nursing communities will have access to local, Iowa-based pharmacy providers and 100 years of pharmacy experience brought by Hartig Drug Company.
Product of the Year USA announces 2023 award winners
Product of the Year USA has announced its winners for its 2023 Product of the Year Awards across 36 categories. Each of the Product of the Year winners are determined through a national poll of 40,000 American shoppers conducted in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research.
Hallmark reflects diversity of younger generations
With a new year come new products, trends and innovation, and Hallmark knows that relevancy is key. “We continuously strive to create new product that is more relevant, to more people, more often. It’s imperative that we continue to evolve to meet the diverse needs of today’s consumers.
Genexa’s ‘clean’ pediatric formulas allow it to boost supply
Genexa continues to be a pioneer, and it is the only clean medicine company that makes over-the-counter medicines for the entire family.
Designer Greetings helps stores curate mix
Now in business for over 40 years, Designer Greetings continues to look for new ways to make the category relevant and thriving at drug stores and other retail outlets. “As a leader in the industry, Designer Greetings has one of the most extensive greeting card lines in the United States.
CVS takes another step to revamp health care
CVS Health’s long anticipated push into primary care represents yet another milestone for the company, which in little more than three decades has transformed itself from a regional drug chain into one of the nation’s leading multifaceted health care providers, as well as a potential turning point i
Drug stores should leave their past behind
Imagine, if you can, a drug store without a pharmacy. Once upon a not-so-distant time, many chain drug stores opened without pharmacies, calling themselves health and beauty aid stores.
At-home diagnostics offers ‘a lucrative opportunity’
At-home diagnostic testing has grown from a nascent pre-pandemic trend to an emerging, high-growth health product category in the pandemic’s wake. The accelerated adoption of over-the-counter COVID-19 rapid antigen tests used for at-home self-testing was the tipping point.
NACDS takes “total store, total person” theme to Senate nutrition hearing
ARLINGTON, Va. – As the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, & Forestry Committee preps for the reauthorization of the Farm Bill, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is emphasizing the role of its members in a holistic approach to health and wellness.
Frankford Candy debuts new Easter treats
PHILADELPHIA – Frankford Candy is bringing five new goodies to the candy aisle this Easter. Three new PEEPS Brand treat sets and two new Easter-inspired Kellogg’s Rice Krispies candy items join returning Frankford favorites.
Coca-Cola Creations unveils new flavor
Coca-Cola Creations has launched what they are calling their boldest and edgiest flavor yet—a collaboration with musical powerhouse and Grammy-award winning artist Rosalía called Coca‑Cola Move —brings to life the transformational power of music.