Community pharmacy confronts an Amazon-size headache
For the pharmaceutical industry, and particularly drug store retail chains like CVS Pharmacy and Walgreens, Amazon.com is about to become a headache that not even the strongest pain meds can cure.
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Kellogg’s Nutri-Grain partners with Cat & Nat and issues Real Morning study
Every new school year presents new opportunities. With high hopes, parents aim to do things differently. Then reality kicks in.
CVS says better transparency helping cut Rx costs
CVS Health released new data showing that the company’s real-time benefits program, powered by its proprietary engine, Script Intelligence, can save CVS Caremark pharmacy benefit management (PBM) members between $120 to $130 per prescription fill.
SheaMoisture rolls out Matcha Green Tea & Probiotics Collection
Redness is a top skin concern for many young adults. Irritation and sensitivity can be caused by external factors, such as pollution and reactions to skincare products, as well as internal triggers, including stress, rosacea and acne.
Preserving the impact of biopharmaceutical innovation
Health care economists, health system leaders and policy makers have been talking seriously about measuring and paying for value in health care for more than a decade.
State associations honor BGC pharmacy professionals
TYLER, Texas – Three Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) pharmacy professionals were recently recognized at the state level. Ben Orlando, pharmacy manager at a Brookshire’s store in Monroe, Louisiana, received awards from the Louisiana Pharmacists Association (LPA).
Gordon named U.S. president of Bausch + Lomb
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Bausch + Lomb announced that Joseph Gordon has been named U.S. president, Bausch + Lomb. In this role, Gordon will oversee the fully integrated U.S.
FDA extends EpiPen expiration date to combat shortage
Facing a national shortage of EpiPens, the Food and Drug Administration has extended the expiration dates of certain lots of the life-saving allergy drug by four months. The extensions apply to the 0.
PrescribeWellness names Patty Kumbera as COO
PrescribeWellness announced that Patty Kumbera has joined the company as chief operating officer.
Jelly Belly debuts clear gift boxes
Jelly Belly Candy Co. is introducing clear gift boxes containing specially curated selections of jelly beans in square compartments. The vibrant colors are visible through the acrylic packaging, showing consumers just what flavors are in store. The boxes will be available this fall in 1-Ib.
How to navigate disruption in retail pharmacy
NEW YORK – Few industries have escaped the radical shifting of landscape that has been the collateral damage of digitization.
PillPack buy shows Amazon’s outcome-first approach
A year after announcing it was acquiring Whole Foods Market, Amazon.com made a splash again, this time in the health care sector.
Hammond’s Holiday Gift Bags have a festive new look
DENVER – Hammond’s Brands, the parent company of Hammond’s Candies and Old Dominion Peanut Company, has launched an all-new look for their popular Holiday Gift Bags.
Hamacher Resource Group starts blog series
WAUKESHA, Wis. – Hamacher Resource Group, Inc. (HRG) is introducing a new blog series, “Focus on Fixtures,” which will cover the various aspects of HRG’s fixture coordination services.
Kellogg’s Froot Loops unveils fashion collection
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. – Kellogg’s Froot Loops fans can now show off their love of the cereal from head to toe with the new AWAYTOMARS/Froot Loops collection, debuting online today. Those who can’t wait to get their hands on the looks can visit the trunk show at the Kellogg’s NYC café from 5-7 p.m.
Using drug spend, utilization data to improve outcomes
Thanks to the ever-growing applications of data analytics technology, chain drug stores have a unique opportunity to create benefits ranging from improved member outcomes to lowered spending.