Walgreens settles two lawsuits
Walgreens Boots Alliance has agreed to pay more than $269 million to settle federal and state lawsuits that accused the retailer of overbilling federal health-care programs. The pharmacy chain will pay $209.
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CVS Health’s Accordant awarded NCQA accreditation for case management
Accordant, a CVS Health company, announced today that it has received Case Management Accreditation from NCQA for three years. This accreditation is awarded to organizations that demonstrate compliance with the rigorous Case Management Program standards.
Putting patients first and encouraging innovation
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. For much of 2018, capital markets for biotech investment were strong. Some 53 biotech companies went public with more than $5.
CutisPharma launches First-Metoprolol unit-of-use prescription compounding kit
CutisPharma announced the commercial availability of First-Metoprolol grape-flavored oral solution compounding kit.
Combe invests in Sustain Natural brand
Combe Inc., maker of Vagisil feminine hygiene products, has announced a strategic investment in Sustain Natural, a provider of natural sexual wellness products for women.
Rite Aid Foundation awards $2 million to 2019 class of KidCents charities
As part of its ongoing efforts to improve the lives of children in the communities it serves, The Rite Aid Foundation is welcoming a new class of charities into its KidCents program for 2019, offering grants to nonprofits that advance the health and wellbeing of children. A total of 416 charities
Frito-Lay U.S. Snack Index Reveals Super Bowl snacking picks
Just as Americans are finalizing game day plans for Super Bowl Sunday, Frito-Lay North America today announced its inaugural U.S. Snack Index – a poll asking consumers what they plan to snack on during this year’s big game.
Post Consumer Brands, Mondelez Int. launch Sour Patch Kids flavored cereal
Post Consumer Brands and Mondelez International are making this winter a little less sour, with the new sweet Post Sour Patch Kids flavored Cereal.
Benzer Pharmacy names Chilcott chief technology and marketing officer
Benzer Pharmacy has hired accomplished retail pharmacy and health care technology expert Meghann Chilcott to lead future decision-making efforts as the company’s new chief technology and marketing officer.
CVS Health honored for 5th time in a row by Fortune magazine
CVS Health today was recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for the fifth consecutive year. CVS Health was honored as No. 35 on the annual rankings of the world’s most respected and reputable corporations, up four spots from 2018. The company was also ranked No.
Making the Rx markets more competitive again
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. This past June, Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar told the Senate Finance Committee, “We need a strong, robust generic market.
RB and Diversey create alliance in North American industrial and institutional cleaning market
RB (formerly known as Reckitt Benckiser), global producer of popular consumer health, hygiene and home products, and Diversey Inc., provider of efficient cleaning and hygiene technologies, today announced a strategic alliance in the North American industrial and institutional cleaning market.
Entenmann’s Little Bites offers birthday bash sweepstakes
Entenmann’s Little Bites announced today the launch of its “20th Birthday Bash” national sweepstakes in celebration of the beloved brand’s milestone birthday.
An introduction to the coming cannabis ‘gold rush’
Editor’s note: This is Part I of an article that ran in the 1/21/19 issue of CDR.
Patient safety key as NACDS and APhA oppose prescription drug importation
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) and the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) expressed concerns about the risks to patient health and the security of the prescription drug supply chain in opposing legislation that would allow for personal and commercial importation of prescr
Deon Cole stars in new Old Spice ad campaign
Old Spice has introduced its all-new Fresher Collection, offering real body wash benefits forged from real ingredients – like Deep Scrub with Deep Sea Minerals, Exfoliate with Charcoal, Moisturize with Shea Butter, Cooling with Mint and Relax with Lavender – that help guys elevate their grooming reg