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Diabetes increases risk for liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic disease that affects about 100 million Americans. Being overweight, obese or diabetic are primary risk factors for NAFLD, an umbrella term describing those liver diseases that aren’t related to alcohol consumption.
Innovation’s Dr. Phil Samples elected to AMSUS
Innovation, makers of PharmASSIST pharmacy automation solutions, today announced that vice president, government and professional services, Dr. Phil Samples has been elected to the board of directors for AMSUS, The Society of Federal Heath Professionals. Dr.
HDA Foundation Factbook offers data on industry stats and trends
The HDA Research Foundation released the 89th Edition HDA Factbook: The Facts, Figures and Trends in Healthcare (2018–2019), featuring updated data trends on the pharmaceutical distribution industry.
Doris Kearns Goodwin to address NACDS Annual Meeting
World-renowned presidential historian, public speaker and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin will share her highly captivating and widely applicable leadership insights with attendees at the 2019 National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
M&M’s Chocolate Bars arrive this week in stores
M&M’s newest addition to the chocolate aisle – M&M’s Chocolate Bars – are now rolling out in retail stores nationwide in five delicious flavor varieties including Peanut, Milk Chocolate, Crispy, Almond and Crispy Mint.
Mattel launches new card game Silicon Valley Startups
Mattel has introduced Silicon Valley Startups, a hilarious card game that pits “Entrepreneurs” against each other to pitch hysterical startup ideas to “Investors.” With all pitch ideas decided through random card draws, players must use their best improvisation skills to win the game.
Aurobindo gets FDA approval for silodosin capsules
EAST WINDSOR, N.J. – Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. has received final approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its Abbreviated New Drug Application for silodosin capsules, 4 mg and 8 mg.
Walgreens extends reach with FedEx
Kroger Co. and Walgreens unveiled two major initiatives, building on the exploratory pilot the companies announced in October, combining America’s food and grocery authority with Walgreens’ global expertise in pharmacy, health and beauty.
Walgreens expands Kroger pilot
Kroger Co. and Walgreens unveiled two major initiatives, building on the exploratory pilot the companies announced in October, combining America’s food and grocery authority with Walgreens’ global expertise in pharmacy, health and beauty.
CVS Health completes Aetna acquisition
Just after the Thanksgiving weekend, CVS Health announced that it has completed its acquisition of Aetna, establishing CVS Health as the nation’s premier health innovation company.
Patient empowerment, pharmacy opportunity
Editor’s note: This is the third in a series of seven articles by A.T. Kearney on the trends that are radically transforming the health care sector. The promise of consumer-driven health care is not new.
U.S. Farm Bill expected to be voted on as early as next week
The final 2018 U.S. Farm Bill could be voted on next week. The bill would legalize hemp cultivation and could be a catalyst for explosive growth in a emerging industry that some analysts forecast could top $20 billion by 2022.
Rite Aid Foundation offers drug safety program in Pennsylvania
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in Pennsylvania, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Scranton-area high schools.
Online cosmetics retailer Birchbox debuts inside Walgreens
Birchbox has arrived at Walgreens. The online cosmetics retailer made its debut earlier this month at several Walgreens locations across the U.S. and at the Duane Reade here on Spring Street.