Carlos Lagravere joins Maesa as chief operating officer
Maesa, the leading global beauty brand incubator, announced the appointment of Carlos Lagravere to serve as the company’s new chief operating officer, effective immediately.
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NACDS to CMS: Finish the job of DIR fee reform
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is reminding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) that the 107,400% growth in “DIR fees” over one decade’s time continues to jeopardize seniors and the pharmacies that serve them.
The independent pharmacy marketplace remains stable
In the past few years, some have been pushing the narrative that pharmacy benefit companies are driving independent pharmacies out of business. Their argument seems compelling, but is it true? As we do every year, PCMA consulted the numbers from several sources.
Christine Baeder named chair of the AAM board of directors
The Board of Directors of the Association for Accessible Medicines (AAM) has named as its new Chairperson, Christine Baeder, Teva Pharmaceuticals USA Chief Operating Officer for U.S. Generics and Biosimilars. Baeder succeeds Chirag Patel, Amneal Pharmaceuticals Inc.
PQA diversity in quality scholarship supports pharmacy students’ professional development
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is providing scholarships for minority health care professional students to attend the 2023 PQA Annual Meeting, May 10-12, in Nashville, Tenn., and participate in the pre-meeting Medication Use Quality (MUQ) Live workshop on May 10.
Yellow Wood Partners to acquire Unilever’s beauty and personal care brand Suave in North America
Yellow Wood Partners has signed a definitive agreement with Unilever to acquire its beauty and personal care brand, Suave, in North America. The transaction is anticipated to be completed in the second quarter of 2023.
Dr. Reddy’s recognized for gender equity and sustainability
HYDERABAD, India – Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. has been recognized for gender equality and sustainability in multiple rankings. The drugmaker has been included in the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) 2023 for a sixth consecutive year.
American Greetings announces Creatacard app for iPad
American Greetings announces the availability of its new and free-to-download Creatacard app for iPad. An extension of the recently launched Creatacard line, the app allows users of all ages to send one-of-a-kind virtual greetings to friends, family, classmates and anyone who needs a smile.
NACDS urges clarity that Americans maintain “PREP Act” pharmacy access beyond PHE
ARLINGTON, Va. – National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) President and CEO Steven Anderson issued the following statement, upon the release of a U.S.
Video Forum: Todd Huseby, Kearney, Part 1
In this week’s Video Forum, Todd Huseby, a partner at consulting firm Kearney and leader of the company’s consumer health care practice, examines trends currently shaping the industry and their relation to developments in the broader economy.
Hy-Vee gives $50,000 in grants to local minority- and women-owned businesses in Minneapolis
Hy-Vee, Inc. awarded $50,000 to local minority- and women-owned businesses during the Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit at U.S. Bank Stadium.
Vitamin Angels expands global impact in 2022
Vitamin Angels, a public health nonprofit working to improve maternal and child nutrition worldwide, successfully expanded its multiple micronutrient supplementation (MMS) – also known as prenatal vitamins and minerals – programs globally in 2022.
PCMA applauds the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of prescription drug pricing legislation
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) Chief Policy and External Affairs Officer Kristin Bass released the following statement on the legislative markup on prescription drug pricing legislation by the U.S. Senate Committee on the Judiciary.
Joan Eliasek named new president of McKesson Canada
McKesson Canada announced the appointment of veteran executive Joan Eliasek as president of McKesson Canada. Eliasek succeeds Rebecca McKillican who has led the company since August 2020.
Walgreens acquires Medly Health
Walgreens confirmed Wednesday it has purchased Medly Health, a digital pharmacy business, which could lead to the closure of all 22 Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacies.
Nirvana Water Sciences acquires Alder Creek Beverages
Nirvana Water Sciences Corp., a pioneering wellness company at the cutting edge of functional beverage innovation, has completed its acquisition of Alder Creek Beverages, a New York State producer of bottled spring water.