UrthLeaf polls customers on benefits of CBD use for pain and anxiety
UrthLeaf recently explored the wide-ranging benefits of CBD use by asking its customers to weigh in on their experiences.
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Diplomat Pharmacy agrees to $300 million buyout by UnitedHealth
UnitedHealth Group pharmacy benefit manager OptumRx on Monday announced plans to purchase specialty drug provider Diplomat Pharmacy Inc. for about $300 million. The news comes amid continued financial struggles for Diplomat. In the third quarter, the company reported a $177 million net loss.
Retailers need to promote ‘food as medicine’ concept
While it may be difficult to imagine, shoppers are becoming even more health- and nutrition-conscious than they already are.
Snickers permanently rolls out white chocolate variety
The Snickers Brand reintroduced on Monday a favorite twist on their iconic chocolate bar with Snickers White. Snickers White features the same delicious ingredients of the beloved bar—including the same peanuts, nougat and caramel—but fully covered in rich, white chocolate.
CVS installs time delay safes in all of its West Virginia pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Monday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 58 CVS Pharmacy locations in West Virginia, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
Merck to buy ArQule, advancing leadership in oncology
Merck and ArQule announced Monday that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Merck, through a subsidiary, will acquire ArQule for $20 per share in cash for an approximate total equity value of $2.7 billion.
CVS early leader in bid to remake Rx model
Long anticipated and much discussed, a new era in community pharmacy is finally unfolding.
The common goals of health care providers and retailers
There’s never been a better time for health care leaders to think outside the [big] box. According to consulting firm McKinsey, health care providers are experiencing a confluence of forces driving a significant move from inpatient care to: • Distributed settings of care.
Walgreens debuts clinics, readies Medicare centers
Walgreens continues to broaden its health care offerings, opening physician-staffed clinics and announcing the debut of in-store Medicare services centers. In Houston, the retailer unveiled the first of five “Village Medical at Walgreens” clinics.
What you need to know about the new SCRIPT standard
Years ago, when I was a retail pharmacist at a local pharmacy in Brooklyn, it wasn’t uncommon for customers to come in to refill a medication that was originally prescribed to them after being discharged from one of the many area hospitals.
Good Idea’s Upgraded Water
If a diabetes educator could give one single piece of advice, it would probably be to replace sugary sodas and energy drinks with water. Good Idea could be described as an upgraded version of water that makes a switch both easier and more efficient.
Self-care is playing a major role in retail’s future
which inspires consumers to embrace proactive life choices through investment in accessible wellness and better-for-you methods —
Amazon rebrands PillPack
According to published reports from CNBC, PillPack has updated its logo and other paperwork to include a new “Amazon Pharmacy” brand, and its chief executive officer, TJ Parker, has been promoted to vice president within Amazon.
Retailers looking at new health care solutions
Has anyone in the chain drug retailing community visited the new Wegmans in Brooklyn? Has anyone been to Dallas, Ga.
A new approach to lessen diabetic wound complications
Chronic wounds associated with burns and diabetes are a prevalent and costly problem in the United States, prompting demand for treatments that can heal wounds and prevent serious complications, such as infection and amputation.
MMR honors ‘People Who Made a Difference’
Earlier this week, Chain Drug Review’s sister publication Mass Market Retailers honored the outstanding executives who were chosen as the publication’s Six Who Made a Difference in 2019.