WBA, Microsoft pair to transform health care
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (WBA) and Microsoft Corp. have teamed up to develop new health care delivery models, technology and retail innovations to advance and improve the future of health care.
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Walmart to leave two CVS Caremark networks
CVS Health announced Tuesday that Walmart has opted to leave the CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) commercial and Managed Medicaid retail pharmacy networks.
CRN announces new chairman, 2019 board of directors
The Council for Responsible Nutrition (CRN), the leading trade association for the dietary supplement and functional food industry, is pleased to announce that David Campbell, vice president, NA Regulatory Affairs and Policy, RB Health, has been elected chair of the association’s board of directors.
Heffernan offers exclusive insurance program for pharmacy owners
Heffernan Insurance Brokers, one of the largest full-service, independent insurance brokerage firms in the United States, now offers a comprehensive insurance program specifically for retail pharmacies.
GIANT Unveils Marty the Robot
GIANT Food Stores said Monday it is introducing a robotic assistant — named Marty — to its 172 stores to identify hazards, such as liquid, powder and bulk food spills, and provide reporting that enables quick corrective action.
Keep America Beautiful, Nestlé Waters NA team to clean up national parks during government shutdown
As national parks face issues with unmanaged waste during the government shutdown, Keep America Beautiful, the largest community improvement organization in the United States, and Nestlé Waters North America announced today that they are teaming up to help mobilize affiliate organizations and volunt
CVS announces $100 million community commitment following Aetna deal
Following its completed acquisition of Aetna, CVS Health has announced a $100 million commitment to making community health and wellness central to the newly combined company’s charge for a better world.
Camber Pharmaceuticals launches generic Albenza
Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of albendazole tablets to its growing portfolio of products. Albendazole tablets are the generic version of Albenza from Impax Labs and is used to treat infections of tapeworms or other parasites.
Albertsons Cos.’ third quarter earnings jump 51%
Albertsons Cos.’ third quarter adjusted EBITDA rose 51.4% to $649.7 million, driven by an identical-store sales gain, increased gross profit and cost cutting. Sales and other revenue in the 12 weeks ended December 1 increased 1.8% from a year earlier to $13.
Aptos rolls out major product updates at NRF
Aptos announces significant updates, integrations and innovations across its Singular Retail suite, a comprehensive, end-to-end portfolio of software applications designed exclusively for retailers at NRF 2019: Retail’s Big Show in New York City, Jan. 13-15.
Cuomo wants to ban cigarette sales in pharmacies in New York State
NEW YORK – The minimum age to purchase tobacco and e-cigarette products in will be set at 21 and new regulations for the sale of e-cigarettes would be introduced if a provision in Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s budget proposal is approved.
Making health care work better for patients
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. Pharmacists are medication experts. Every day, they get to see the remarkable difference innovative treatments can make in their customers’ lives.
Quest Products merges with OraHealth Corp.
Quest Products announced its merger with OraHealth Corp. Quest is a portfolio company of Promus Equity Partners. With this merger, Quest will add the OraCoat brand of oral care products and its flagship product, Xylimelts for Dry Mouth.
Kat Von D Beauty teams up with Sephora
Kat Von D Beauty invites Sephora Beauty Insiders to celebrate their birthday with a complimentary mini-set of its award-winning, high-performance vegan products.
Pharmacy payment model needs to be simplified
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. One thing that can be said about the state of prescription medications in 2019 is that the pharmacy payment model is complex, convoluted and confusing.
Coty announces executive leadership changes
Coty Inc. has made a series of executive leadership changes to support its ongoing transformation and future growth. Pierre-André Terisse has been appointed chief financial officer and a member of the executive committee, effective February 1.