NACDS urges DIR fee reform in op-ed piece
ARLINGTON, Va. – Morning Consult Friday published an opinion piece by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) entitled “DIR Fee Reform: Lining Up Another Win for Patients on Drug Costs.
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CVS Health offers $1 million grant fight opioid epidemic
In its ongoing effort to help combat the nation’s opioid epidemic across the country, CVS Health announced Friday the Aetna Foundation’s $1 million grant to the Northern Shenandoah Valley Substance Abuse Coalition (the Coalition), which will help fuel the Coalition’s new Law Enforcement Overdose Int
Moriarty addresses prescription drug affordability at Roll Call Live
In the midst of a very important discussion around prescription drug pricing in Washington, D.C., CVS Health sponsored an event earlier this week with CQ Roll Call titled “Empowering Patients as Partners in Health Care” to focus on the issue and the consumer experience in health care.
Advocacy, awards highlight NACDS RxIMPACT Day
WASHINGTON – An impressive force of 424 advocates from all 50 states reached every Congressional office during the 2019 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill.
Ocean Spray cherishes past and present in celebration of International Women’s Day
Ocean Spray values its deep-rooted legacy of powerful women in the workplace. In 1930, Elizabeth Lee founded Ocean Spray alongside two partners. At a time when the farming industry was predominantly male, Lee trusted her vision and strength to drive Ocean Spray forward.
PQA among groups working on new health care roundtable
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A national roundtable of 17 health care quality measurement experts, patient advocates, caregivers, and patients begins work today to create a rubric for assessing the patient centeredness of quality measure development and implementation.
Nestlé Waters North America helps Americares provide relief
Following the devastation in Alabama and Georgia from Sunday’s tornadoes, Nestlé Waters North America (NWNA) answered a request from longtime relief partner Americares for help. NWNA’s three southern regional spring water brands quickly responded and provided bottled water and other assistance.
Kroger’s Q4 net income dips
Kroger Co. on Thursday reported fiscal fourth quarter net income of $259 million, down from $854 million a year earlier, as investments weighed on profits. Net sales for the quarter ended February 2 declined 9.5% to $28 billion.
PCMA makes statement on congressional committee hearings on drug prices
As several congressional committees today examine prescription drug pricing issues Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer J.C.
Frito-Lay launches new ‘Flavor Shots’
Get ready for a blast with Flavor Shots, a new line-up from PepsiCo’s Frito-Lay snack division that offers poppable snacks in four power up flavors from Doritos and Cheetos.
NACDS urges members to write letters for RxIMPACT Day
As over 400 individuals from 50 states participate Wednesday in the 11th Annual NACDS RxIMPACT Day on Capitol Hill, NACDS is calling on members to participate in its biggest letter-writing campaign ever to preserve and advance beneficiary access to pharmacy services.
Albertsons partners with Glympse technology
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. is enhancing its eCommerce platform with Glympse, a location sharing technology that gives shoppers real-time status of their grocery delivery or Drive Up & Go order. When customers are finishing their delivery order with an Albertsons Cos.
Eight community pharmacies earn NCPA Innovation Center Excellence Awards
Eight community pharmacies have been named NICE Award (NCPA Innovation Center Excellence) recipients for 2019.
GNC to become exclusive retailer of Alani Nutrition products
GNC announced an exclusive retail and Amazon partnership with Alani Nutrition, a premium women’s supplement brand offering a range of health and sports nutrition products. Made in the United States, the Alani Nutrition product line uses hand selected, simple ingredients with no fillers.
GSK rolls out Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair toothpaste
GSK Consumer Healthcare Wednesday announced an innovation for Pronamel with the launch of new Pronamel Intensive Enamel Repair toothpaste, designed to help actively repair acid-weakened enamel and protect teeth from future effects of acid erosion with twice daily brushing.
L’Oréal USA recognized by the NAFE among top ten workplaces for women leaders
L’Oréal USA has been named one of the 2019 NAFE Top Companies for Executive Women by the National Association for Female Executives (NAFE).