‘Retail inspired’ strategies can help to save pharmacy
The last three years have been very tough for retail pharmacies.
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Pharmacies excel as resource for specialty patients
As specialty drugs grow in importance and prominence, this is an ideal moment to consider the essential and evolving roles retail pharmacies play in this significant health care category.
GIANT plans flagship supermarket in Philadelphia
GIANT Food Stores announced plans for a flagship supermarket in a mixed-use urban development under construction on the banks of the Schuylkill River in downtown Philadelphia. The 65,000-square-foot GIANT store is expected to open by fall of 2020, the company said.
AmerisourceBergen names new EVP and CSO
AmerisourceBergen announces the appointment of Leslie Donato to its executive team as executive vice president and chief strategy officer.
QS/1 teams with Therigy to streamline specialty pharmacy operations
SPARTANBURG, S.C. – QS/1 has announced a partnership with pharmacy software company Therigy to improve specialty pharmacy operations between their dispensing system and therapy management software.
Karp named to new health policy position at CHPA
The Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) recently appointed Marina Karp as director of health policy, a newly created position responsible for helping to develop the association’s overall health policy priorities including policy research and outreach to the broader health care community.
Patient data: seeking to balance access and security
The continued digitization of electronic health records (EHRs) and growth in the number of wearables and Internet of Things (IoT) devices are rapidly expanding the volume of patient data.
Prescription-to-O-T-C switches are a win all around
Now is the time for Food and Drug Administration reforms designed to dramatically increase the number of prescription-to-O-T-C switches in the U.S.
Pharmavite names Bryan Donaldson EVP of sales
Pharmavite announced Tuesday that it has appointed Bryan Donaldson to executive vice president of sales. In this critical role, Donaldson will oversee all sales functionality for Pharmavite, including customer relationships, sales planning and forecasting, customer development and retail execution.
ReThink CBD achieves national retail distribution in independent pharmacies
ReThink CBD has reached another milestone of growth with national distribution of its full-spectrum CBD products through a distribution partnership.
Poland Spring and The Recycling Partnership working together
Less than 30% of plastic bottles are currently recycled in the U.S. And less than half of recyclables in U.S. homes get recycled by consumers.
Giant Food launches 15th annual pediatric cancer fundraising program
Giant Food announced Tuesday the launch of the 15th annual fundraising program for pediatric cancer designed to support cancer research initiatives. Giant aims to raise at least $2 million throughout the eight-week program, running from Aug. 16 to Oct.
OLLY Nutrition announces new celebrity ambassador, Ashley Graham
Model, entrepreneur and body activist, Ashley Graham, takes her commitment to wellness to the next level by joining OLLY Nutrition as a brand ambassador.
Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats teams up with Autism Speaks
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Continuing their commitment to love and inclusivity, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats is partnering with Autism Speaks to create sensory Love Notes so children with autism can express and receive love in their own unique way during the school day.
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.
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.