It’s time to respect the differences of the ‘Big Three’
There are some consumers who see the drug store shopping experience as all about convenience.
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ERT partners to help improve health outcomes
PHILADELPHIA – ERT, a global data and technology company dedicated to improving health outcomes through innovative drug development and patient support solutions, and Foundry3, a creative, science and innovation agency, today announced a partnership to create tailored digital health programs that im
How retailers can find ways to ‘out Amazon’ Amazon
At the turn of the millennium, the retail industry was aglow with technological and operational possibilities. The internet was seen as a platform for both selling things and making merchandising and fulfillment processes more efficient.
How AI can help identify adverse drug reactions
Medical treatments are prescribed to alleviate illness, but sometimes their effects can be harmful. A prescribed treatment can lead to an unexpected adverse drug reaction (ADR), causing fresh or further harm.
PCMA: ADA report confirms drugmakers set to raise insulin prices
The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) released the following statement regarding a white paper released today by the American Diabetes Association on insulin prices: “The American Diabetes Association’s new white paper on insulin prices confirms that drugmakers set, and continue to r
For chain drug retailers, one size does not fit all
The past year has seen seismic changes in the global wellness market. When looking at retail as a whole, the industry has been upended by the rise of voice-enabled technology, an earnest focus on health and wellness, and unexpected partnerships that prove that complacency is no longer an option.
CVS CMO addresses population health issues at HLTH 2018
Today at HLTH 2018, a health care innovation conference taking place this week in Las Vegas, Nevada, CVS Health chief medical officer Dr. Troyen Brennan delivered a keynote address outlining CVS Health’s unique potential to help change current paradigms for addressing population health. Dr.
Physical stores out of touch with modern consumers
Recently, I was sitting in a meeting with clients from a large consumer packaged goods company who were discussing amongst themselves how the company’s CMO had added an extraordinary number of people with digital and omnichannel expertise to his team, while they, the customer team leads, had a hirin
Walmart, Sharecare team to improve wellbeing of store associates
Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, and Walmart Inc.
Renew Life releases organic supplement line
Renew Life Ultimate Flora Probiotics, a leading manufacturer of digestive health solutions, has introduced its first product line of clinically formulated, non-GMO probiotics + organic prebiotics to support digestive and immune health plus other specific needs.
Going omnichannel is transformative for Rx
the two U.S. retailers most associated with pharmacy prescription fulfillment — have injected their pharmacy
CVS to acquire Fred’s specialty pharmacy business
Fred’s Inc. has reported that CVS Health is purchasing its specialty pharmacy business EntrustRx for $40 million.
Diplomat reports strong Q1 results
Diplomat Pharmacy announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
Utz teams up with Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball and Utz Quality Foods LLC announced a new multi-faceted sponsorship agreement that extends across television, digital media and retail locations and makes Utz the Official Salty Snack of MLB.
Walmart intros new measures to help curb opioid abuse
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – In an effort to continue to be part of the solution to the nation’s opioid epidemic, Walmart is introducing new policies, programs and tools aimed at curbing opioid misuse and abuse.
New Poland Spring commercial airing this week
This week Poland Spring is launching its new TV spot, “Just What’s Refreshingly Real” takes place in nature where it all begins, and focuses on what its fans in the Northeast are looking for. “Poland Spring has been around since 1845 and the brand has such a strong connection with our fans that we