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.
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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.
Siklos now available at retail pharamcies
Medunik USA, a company dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of Americans with rare diseases by making orphan drugs available in the U.S., announced that Siklos (hydroxyurea), an FDA-approved orphan drug, is now available in 100 mg tablets for pharmacies to order.
Eosera launches Wax Blaster MD Ear Irrigation Kit
FORT WORTH, Texas – Eosera announced today that it is expanding its ear care line with Wax Blaster MD, a strong irrigation system that was developed to help fully clean and clear the ear canal after using ear cleaning drops, such as Earwax MD.
Cheez-It named as title sponsor of the Cheez-It Bowl
A new era of college football excitement began today as Kellogg’s Cheez-It brand is announced as the title sponsor of the newly-named Cheez-It Bowl in a multi-year partnership.
ShopRite Pharmacy supports launch of Prescription Drug Safety Program
KEASBY, N.J.– ShopRite Pharmacy announces its support of Prescription Drug Safety, a new educational initiative to empower New Jersey high school students with the skills to make safe and healthy decisions about prescription medications and understand the dangers of misusing these drugs.
Anthem announces collaboration with Walmart
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Anthem, Inc. announced an arrangement with Walmart to advance the companies’ mutual goals of reducing healthcare costs and providing consumers with increased access to over-the counter (O-T-C) medicines and services that can improve their health.
PepsiCo to purchase SodaStream
PepsiCo has agreed to acquire countertop carbonated water machine maker SodaStream for $3.2 billion — this is the snacking and beverage giant’s latest move to add healthier products to its portfolio and push a more environmentally friendly agenda.
Clorox partners with DonorsChoose.org to support clean, healthy classrooms
To ease the financial burden of teachers, many of whom spend their own resources on supplies, Clorox is donating $200,000 through a partnership with DonorsChoose.org that will help teachers maintain a clean, healthy classroom, from the first day of school to the first day of summer break.
Marybeth Hays leaving Walmart
Marybeth Hays, one of Walmart’s highest-ranking female executives, will be leaving the company in January 2019.
VA, Walgreens team to upgrade care coordination
As part of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ (VA) efforts to improve care coordination for Veterans, the department is working with pharmacy services provider Walgreens to coordinate patient and pharmaceutical care for VA-enrolled patients.
Perrier brings bold and tasty refreshment to Los Angeles
Perrier Carbonated Mineral Water introduces Perrier & Juice drink, a bold refreshment available for the first time in the U.S., and brought exclusively to the Los Angeles area.
Hy-Vee ready with vaccine for the 2018-2019 flu season
Hy-Vee, Inc. announced that the flu vaccine is available at its more than 250 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout its eight-state region without an appointment or prescription.