Walgreens thinking of selling pharmacy automation unit
Walgreens is considering a sale of its pharmacy automation business, iA, for up to $2B, Bloomberg reported Wednesday, citing people familiar with the matter.
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Valentine’s Day spending to hit nearly $26 billion
WASHINGTON – Consumers are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, up from $23.9 billion in 2022 and one of the highest spending years on record, according to the annual survey released Wednesday by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics.
Nirvana Water Sciences adds Candice St. Pierre as vice-president of nutrition sales
Nirvana Water Sciences Corp. is pleased to announce the addition of Candice St. Pierre as vice-president of nutrition sales. St. Pierre brings senior level sales experience from leadership roles at Twinlab Consolidated Holdings Inc., Skinnygirl, Performix and Atkins Nutritionals, Inc.
HDA announces government affairs and policy staffing updates
The Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announces the following updates to its Government Affairs and Policy staff: Kristen Freitas Named SVP, Federal Government Affairs and Alliance Development; Leah Lindahl Named Vice President, State Government Affairs Kristen Freitas, now Senior Vice Presiden
Kroger Health establishes clinical trial site network
Kroger Health announced the establishment of its clinical trial site network in conjunction with pharmaceutical industry sponsors, contract research organizations, and health systems.
PTCB relaunches online testing delivery
The Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB) is kicking off 2023 with new opportunities for Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) to demonstrate their knowledge and earn advanced and specialty certificates.
Scripta announces new products, partnerships and funding
Scripta Insights, a healthcare IT and data analytics company focused on lowering prescription drug costs, is giving self-insured employers, health plans and their members the information and tools they need in 2023 to make smarter buying decisions around Rx benefits and prescriptions.
Sales of herbal immune supplements rise
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – During the final quarter of 2022, even as the U.S. grappled with a “tripledemic” of flu, RSV and COVID-19, unit sales of vitamins and health supplements declined over the prior year while average unit prices rose, according to shopper intelligence leader Catalina.
Consumers now take a holistic approach to their health
The focus on health and wellness evolved throughout the pandemic as consumers began seeking coping mechanisms for their altered lifestyles. The consumer’s need for normalcy at the height of the pandemic was the entry for a mental and physical health focus, reports The NPD Group.
Walmart: Strengthening jobs and investing in people
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Starting next month, Walmart will begin investing in higher wages for associates in the United States, John Furner, president and chief executive officer of Walmart U.S., said in a memo sent today to all U.S.-based associates.
Megalabs brings Prospan cough remedy to U.S.
Megalabs USA has brought Prospan, the global leader selling natural ivy leaf cough remedy to the United States.
Study finds the most sleepless states in the U.S.
New research has revealed the most sleepless states in the US, with Hawaii coming out on top.
Dollar Tree names Rick Dreiling chairman and CEO
Dollar Tree executive chairman Rick Dreiling will take on the additional role of chief executive officer, effective January 29, the company said on Tuesday.
BD to highlight its deep commitment to drug delivery innovation at Pharmapack
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Amazon Pharmacy rolls out RxPass
Amazon announced on Tuesday RxPass, a new Prime membership benefit from Amazon Pharmacy that offers patients affordable access to commonly prescribed generic medications that treat more than 80 common health conditions.
Mars unveils Valentine’s Day offerings
Last year, candy was the most popular gift given during the Valentine’s Day season.