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Biosimilars Council submits comments to FDA for promotional labeling and advertising considerations
Today, on behalf of its members, the Biosimilars Council submitted comments to the FDA on draft guidance that discusses considerations for presenting data and information about reference products or biosimilar products in promotional communications.
McKesson ideaShare inspires independent community pharmacies
This week, McKesson Corp., Health Mart, and Health Mart Atlas welcomed nearly 2,700 attendees including independent pharmacies at the 2024 McKesson ideaShare conference in New Orleans.
At Massachusetts State House, NACDS calls for PBM reform now
National Association of Chain Drug Stores President and CEO Steven C.
Upcoming NCPA items for pharmacy teams
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members: June 27 – What States Did for Pharmacies in 2024, advocacy update.
Kenvue releases inaugural healthy lives mission report
Kenvue Inc. has released its first-ever Healthy Lives Mission Report and shared how the Company advanced the well-being of both people and planet in 2023.
Medical Arts Pharmacy gets Most Valuable Pharmacy award during ideaShare
Medical Arts Pharmacy of Henderson, NC, has received the Dan Moudry Most Valuable Pharmacy (MVP) Award for 2024. The award was presented to Chocky White at the IPC (Independent Pharmacy Cooperative) Annual Business Meeting on June 24, during McKesson ideaShare 2024 in New Orleans.
PQA retires OMP measure due to low rates
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), through a majority vote of its members, has retired the Use of Opioids from Multiple Providers in Persons Without Cancer (OMP) health plan performance measure due to low measure rates and a narrow range of rates across health plans, thereby providing little oppor
McKesson and Independent Pharmacy Cooperative finalize supply agreement
Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) has announced a supply agreement with McKesson, a diversified health care leader and pharmaceutical distribution wholesaler. The agreement has been under negotiation for the past year.
Advil and Major League Pickleball announce multi-year partnership
Major League Pickleball by Margaritaville (MLP) and Advil have announced Advil as the Exclusive and Official Pain Reliever of MLP in a multi-year partnership agreement.
Target announces leadership appointments
Target has named Christina Hennington, currently chief growth officer, as chief strategy and growth officer. Rick Gomez, currently chief food, essentials and beauty officer, has been appointed chief commercial officer, overseeing Target’s merchandising business.
Amazon Prime Day slated for July
Amazon has announced their annual saving event, Prime Day, will take place July 16 at 12:01 a.m. PDT through July 17. Prime members get exclusive access to millions of deals releasing as often as every five minutes across more than 35 categories including electronics, kitchen, beauty, and apparel.
Boston Celtics World Champions visit Gillette’s World Shaving Headquarters
Today Gillette hosted Boston Celtics stars and World Champions Derrick White, Al Horford and Payton Pritchard at the Company’s World Shaving Headquarters to honor the team’s record–breaking 18th World Championship title with a ‘championship shave’ celebration and $75,000 in charitable donations.
Walmart expands HIV point-of-care screenings in Colorado and Virginia
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart has expanded its HIV Point-of-Care Screenings to 18 Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs) – located within Walmart Pharmacies – in Colorado and Virginia.
First Quality and Cradles to Crayons team again to fight diaper need
Cradles to Crayons, a national nonprofit focused on ending clothing insecurity, and baby care manufacturer First Quality Baby Products, LLC. are celebrating three years of partnership.
Walmart launches “Spicy Summer” campaign
BENTONVILLE, Ark.– Walmart is launching a “Spicy Summer” campaign based on the “Spicy Books” TikTok trend, rolling out a special, limited-edition “Spicy Books” Hot Sauce Set.