CVS Health announces transaction with Vitality Re X
CVS Health announced that Aetna, a CVS Health business, has entered into a four-year reinsurance arrangement with Vitality Re X Limited as part of its long-term capital management strategy.
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Hy-Vee dietitians to provide free biometric screenings in February
For the second year, Hy-Vee, Inc. will be providing free biometric screenings throughout its eight-state region during Heart Health Month in February. Hy-Vee dietitians working out of Hy-Vee Healthy You Mobiles will offer the free biometric screenings to customers at 150 Hy-Vee stores.
CVS announces organizational changes
CVS Pharmacy has expanded the responsibilities of Judy Sansone, the chain’s senior vice president of front store business and chief merchant. In addition, George Coleman has been promoted to senior vice president of merchandising, reporting to Sansone.
BD launches ergonomic pen needle technology
BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company), announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration 510(k) clearance of its second generation BD Nano pen needle, designed for more reliable subcutaneous injection depth.
New beauty aisles at CVS reflect transparency
CVS Pharmacy, the retail division of CVS Health, announced significant progress toward the goal of full transparency for all of its beauty imagery by the end of 2020 and its efforts to create new industry standards for post-production alterations of beauty imagery.
Canada’s pharmacy sector holding strong
Editor’s note: This was part of CDR’s 2019 Pharmacy Outlook in the January 7 issue. Looking ahead to 2019, the pharmacy business is poised to be more disrupted than ever before.
Brandless unveils premium baby and pet products
Brandless.com, the direct-to-consumer, community-led brand, has introduced two entirely new categories — baby and pet. For increased convenience, Brandless has also unveiled a new optional subscription service to help folks stay stocked.
Cardinal Health names Rice as EVP, CIO and customer support services
Cardinal Health announced that Brian Rice will join the company as executive vice president, chief information officer and customer support services. Rice’s most recent role was senior vice president, chief information officer and global business services for Kellogg Company.
Aurobindo receives FDA approval for dofetilide capsules
Aurobindo Pharma has received final approval from U.S. Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for Dofetilide Capsules, 0.125 mg, 0.25 mg, and 0.5 mg. Aurobindo’s dofetilide capsules are an AB-rated generic equivalent to the reference listed drug, Pfizer’s Tikosyn.
Ben & Jerry’s offers new creative cookie dough concoctions
Ben & Jerry’s number one fan favorite flavor in the world, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough ice cream, will soon have company on freezer shelves. Ben & Jerry’s has come out with three new cookie dough flavors with the biggest gobs of cookie dough running right down the middle of the pint. The
Mars Wrigley confectionery announces winners of Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant
Mars Wrigley Confectionery has awarded the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Chocolate History Research Grant to five institutions across the US in the areas of research and chocolate programming.
Thick Head for Men makes debut
Today marks the much-anticipated launch of Thick Head, a breakthrough brand to combat men’s hair loss from Atlantic Coast Brands.
Hoy Health launches first international prescription gift vouchers
MORRISTOWN, N.J. – For the first time, Hoy Health makes it possible for consumers to purchase medications in the U.S for their loved ones in Latin America, and Hoy Health will home-deliver within 24 hours. Consumers can visit HoyRX.
Walgreens issues statement on settlement
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens has issued the following statement on announced settlement with U.S. Department of Justice and the Office of the Inspector General of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: “Walgreens is pleased to have resolved these matters with the Department of Justice.
Texas and Kentucky markets see flu activity gains
Texas and Kentucky see flu activity gains in Walgreens Flu Index for the week ending January 19, 2019.
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.