Tastykake and Wonder “Deploy the Joy” to support the USO
Tastykake and Wonder have joined forces to announce a donation of up to $1 million over the course of three years to the United Service Organizations (USO).
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P&G unveils new Pepto Bismol product for diarrhea
Pepto Bismol is bringing innovation to the digestive wellness category with Pepto Diarrhea and the release of Liquicaps. This new offering targets diarrhea relief and a convenient liquicap form just in time for a summer filled with traveling, cookouts and fun.
FMI weighs in on CBD-infused products at FDA hearing
WASHINGTON – Food Marketing Institute (FMI) on Friday participated in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) public hearing regarding products containing cannabis or cannabis-derived compounds, including hemp and cannabidiol (CBD), as the agency considers whether and how to create a legal pathway
Gilead Sciences names Mercier as CCO
Gilead Sciences announced that Johanna Mercier will join the company as chief commercial officer, and will become a member of the company’s senior leadership team. Mercier will assume responsibility for the company’s commercial operations effective July 1.
DIR relief urgency inspires over 4,700 letters to Congress
Already over the past week, NACDS RxIMPACT grassroots advocates have sent more than 4,700 letters to Congress. Their case is crucial: DIR relief is needed now for pharmacies’ viability and to reduce out-of-pocket drug costs for patients.
NACDS expands recommendations for opioid abuse prevention
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced four more policy recommendations for opioid abuse prevention. The new proposals build on current policies backed by NACDS, which are achieving results at the federal and state levels.
Elevate CBD appoints Cindy Blum vice president of marketing
Axcentria Pharmaceutical, the parent company of Elevate CBD, has named Cindy Blum vice president of marketing. Blum is responsible for leading the branding, marketing and innovation for Elevate CBD with a vision of more than doubling sales in 2019. She is based in Chicago.
Keptner named Rite Aid chief marketing and merchandising officer
Rite Aid Corp. announced on Thursday that Erik Keptner, a proven leader with more than 20 years’ experience in retail marketing, has been named to the newly created position of senior vice president and chief marketing and merchandising officer, effective June 24, 2019.
Cancer mortality continues to decline
The latest Annual Report to the Nation on the Status of Cancer finds that, for all cancer sites combined, cancer death rates continued to decline in men, women, and children in the United States from 1999 to 2016. Overall cancer incidence rates, or rates of new cancers, decreased in men from 2008 to
Color ULTÎME teams with Shay Mitchell on an exclusive ‘Metallic’ Shades collection
Schwarzkopf, a brand of the Henkel Corp., announces Shay Mitchell as new spokesperson and co-collaborator for an innovative new line extension of metallic hair color shades from Color ULTÎME.
Ben & Jerry’s aims to produce CBD-infused ice cream
As a company long known for flavors like Half Baked & Magic Brownies, it’s no surprise that Ben & Jerry’s has an affinity for the newest trend in food, cannabidiol or CBD. Given Ben & Jerry’s history and on-going goal to bring fans the best ice cream possible, the company has announced
Cardinal Health releases fifth edition of Oncology Insights
Oncologists said they see a growing role for artificial intelligence (AI) in improving the quality of care and patient outcomes according to new research from Cardinal Health Specialty Solutions.
Kroger Health offering free blood glucose screenings
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, over 84 million adults in the U.S. have prediabetes, yet the majority are unaware due to the lack of specific symptoms. Kroger Health, the healthcare arm of Kroger Co.
Henkel partners with Shaftesbury on TV series
Henkel’s göt2b trending-setting hair color and styling brand, is partnering with Shaftesbury, the award-winning production powerhouse behind such global hit TV series as Murdoch Mysteries, to produce an original short-form series, Turning the Tables.
Sen. Wyden visits NCPA board member’s community pharmacy
Sen. Ron Wyden (D, Ore.), ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, this week visited Grants Pass Pharmacy in Grants Pass, Ore.
Unilever launches “United We Stand” campaign
This year, Unilever is sponsoring 2019 WorldPride in New York City, which marks the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Uprising and WorldPride, to celebrate the progress made by the LGBTQIA+ community.