Data can help pharmacists navigate the generics minefield
Perhaps the best way to begin the complicated story of generic drugs, and how using a data-based approach could help pharmacists, is to tell a bit about the rise of generics.
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Rx school grads may still need O-T-C education
In Dr. Seuss’ (Theodor Geisel’s) last major book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go!, he put forth advice for recent graduates from almost any school: You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself. Any direction you choose. And you’re on your own.
Reaching out to consumers to improve their health
In 2018, five national pharmacy associations and a growing number of state associations launched Pharmacists for Healthier Lives, (PfHL), a public education campaign targeting influential groups of consumers and health professionals.
CHC Conference: Innovate, digitize and integrate
The Nicholas Hall Group of Companies, in association with Everything Health, held its North American Consumer Healthcare Conference (CHC) here in June. With attendees from key CHC players and stakeholders, and speakers from companies including Bayer Corp.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime expands offerings
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime announced additional medicines available to patients with certain rare, chronic and complex conditions.
RXBAR debuts single-serve oatmeal cups, now available nationwide
RXBAR announced its expansion into the hot cereal category with the launch of new RX A.M. Oats. RXBAR developed RX A.M. Oats to provide consumers with a premium oatmeal option made with real ingredients, increased protein and delicious flavors. RX A.M.
Anheuser-Busch rolls out Natural Light Seltzer
Anheuser-Busch announced Monday the launch of Natural Light Seltzer, a new flavor-forward, 6% ABV beverage that is available in two irresistible blends of fruit flavors. Aloha Beaches combines mango and peach for a tropical feel, and Catalina Lime Mixer features black cherry and lime.
Kroger reduced food waste footprint in supermarkets by 9% in 2018
Kroger Co. announced Monday the company’s Zero Hunger | Zero Waste efforts reduced its supermarket food waste footprint – the overall food waste it produced – by 9% in 2018, creating measurable improvements in its retail operations and more environmentally-conscious associates.
Delivering improved outcomes with central fill technology
An aging population, rising drug costs, DIR fees, value-based insurance plans, disruptive new market players and new specialty drugs are just a few of the rapidly evolving trends that continue to put pressure on the industry and pull pharmacy staff in directions that take time away from consultative
Technology: Advancing the practice of pharmacy
It’s no secret that community pharmacy is facing a period of tremendous challenge.
Giant Eagle partners with higi
CHICAGO – higi, a consumer health engagement company who partners with leading retailers and health care companies to provide access points to care via a connected network of smart health stations, announced on Monday a new partnership with Giant Eagle Supermarkets.
Three critical issues to focus on in Boston
legal proceedings in which it is asserted that retailers and drug wholesalers bear at least some responsibility for the ongoing opioid epidemic; the emergence of
Women executives excel as well as succeed
or perhaps not so — was that these award winners were all women. They
Rite Aid appoints Heyward Donigan as CEO
Rite Aid Corp. announced Monday that the board of directors has appointed Heyward Donigan as chief executive officer and a member of the board, effective immediately. As planned, John Standley will step down from his role as chief executive officer in connection with this announcement.
Change is coming to the dysfunctional payment model
Titration. In chemistry, it’s adding a reactant to a solution until a chemical reaction is achieved. The titration process might take numerous drops of reactant before its concentration is high enough to observe a noticeable change.
Best ideas aren’t always (or often) from Washington
Earlier this spring, the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) partnered with the Healthcare Leadership Council to hold town hall meetings in Raleigh, N.C., and Nashville. We asked health care leaders in those communities what really matters to them.