Three challenges for the industry in 2023
No one knows for certain what the new year will bring for chain pharmacy operators.
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The Vitamin Shoppe CEO stepping down
The CEO of The Vitamin Shoppe Sharon Leite announced on Friday her departure from the company in a LinkedIn post, saying “I am excited about where I am headed next, I will miss and am incredibly grateful to my team at The Vitamin Shoppe.” Leite joined The Vitamin Shoppe in 2018 from
Mars celebrates women with M&M’S limited-edition packs
This month, M&M’S, proudly part of Mars, will release its first-ever packs spotlighting dynamic female M&M’S characters. The all-female packs celebrate women everywhere who are flipping the status quo.
Alex Gourlay appointed as executive chair of Holland & Barrett
Former Walgreens executive Alex Gourlay has been appointed executive chair of Holland & Barrett, a leading wellness business and one of the largest in Europe.
Hy-Vee offering more options for Medicare Part D beneficiaries
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that Medicare Part D beneficiaries are now able to access reduced-cost monthly insulin supplies and free Shingrix vaccines at all Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, as outlined in the recent Inflation Reduction Act, which went into effect Jan. 1, 2023.
NIH rolling out Home Test to Treat program
The National Institutes of Health, in collaboration with the Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response (ASPR) at the U.S.
Nature Made kicks off new ad campaign
Timed to the beginning of the new year, Nature Made launched “The Start of Something Great,” one of its largest advertising campaigns to date, which focuses on establishing Nature Made vitamins as the transformative regimen to set good days in motion.
BrandSpark reveals most trusted grocery retailers in America
NEW YORK – In partnership with Newsweek and Winsight Grocery Business, BrandSpark International announces the fifth annual grocery edition of its BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards, as voted by American shoppers.
PQA appoints 2023 board, executive committee
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) Board of Directors approved its 2023 Executive Committee and appointed six new members to the 25-member board during its 2022 fourth quarter meeting. The appointments are effective January 1.
NCPA releases third episode of “Show Me” reality series
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association today released the third episode of its educational reality series, “Show Me.
WBA’s first quarter earnings beat estimates
Walgreens Boots Alliance posted first quarter sales and earnings that topped analysts’ forecasts. WBA reported adjusted earnings per share of $1.16, surpassing the expected $1.14. Revenue for the three-month period ended Nov. 30 was $33.38 billion, ahead of the projected $32.84 billion.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Kuvan
PISCATAWAY, N.J.– Camber Pharmaceuticals announced the addition of sapropterin dihydrochloride tablets and powder for oral solution to its current portfolio.
New Consumer Product Showcase to debut at Retail’s Big Show
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation announced it will introduce a new Consumer Product Showcase at NRF 2023: Retail’s Big Show. The program provides a forum for small businesses to feature their consumer-facing products for national merchandisers.
CVS, Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills
With family planning rights under major threat in several states, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced this week a move to expand access to abortion. Now chains such as CVS and Walgreens will be able to sell abortion pills to those with prescriptions.
Oklahoma announces four settlements with opioid litigation
OKLAHOMA CITY – Oklahoma Attorney General John O’Connor announced on Wednesday four new settlements in the State’s opioid litigation. With these new settlements, Oklahoma has now recovered more than $900 million in opioid settlements.