The updated “Prescription Medicines: Costs In Context” report from the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) gives both a surprising and not-so-suprising snapshot of the changing Rx marketplace and how the nation’s health system is adapting.
Quest Products Inc. has launched CopperFixx, a pain relief cream and patch using copper as its primary active ingredient.
Following recent reports that a deal was in the works, Walmart announced that it’s buying online retailer Jet.com Inc. in a transaction valued at $3.3 billion. Walmart said Wednesday that under the agreement, it will buy Jet for about $3 billion in cash and $300 million in Walmart shares.
National Association of Chain Drug Stores leaders told retailers and suppliers at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo that they’re well-positioned to help the nation meet challenges in health care.
M.D. Science Lab is expanding its sexual wellness lineup with new Dr’s Own personal lubricants. Described as “created for women by women,” Dr’s Own provides women with relief from the discomfort of vaginal dryness from menopause, breastfeeding, birth control and other factors, the company said. M.D.
Hy-Vee Inc. was honored by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores for its engagement in the NACDS Political Action Committee (NACDS-PAC).
Rite Aid Corp. made headlines in January when it announced it had installed beacons throughout its network of nearly 4,600 drug stores, wrestling away from Macy’s the designation of largest retail beacon deployment to date.
doubling every two years by some estimates.
Life Wear Technologies is building on its CryoMAX cold therapy brand with the launch of ThermalMAX long-lasting heat packs. According to Life Wear, ThermalMAX delivers a new level of wearable performance to consumers in need of deep heat therapy.
I was asked to share with Chain Drug Review readers a few thoughts about what is new in terms of pharmacy and front-end topics. As it turns out, the answer to this question is very similar to the answer to another frequently asked question: What will be new at the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo?
Headlining the first day of the 2016 NACDS Total Store Expo in Boston was the Meet the Retailer event, in which suppliers get to interact with retailers firsthand in scores of face-to-face meetings.
Mylan N.V. has completed its $9.9 billion deal to acquire Sweden-based Meda AB. Mylan had received Federal Trade Commission clearance for the transaction in late July. The deal was announced in February.
Giant Eagle is deploying PharmaSmart blood pressure kiosks at its 217 supermarkets and in-store pharmacies. PharmaSmart International Inc.
Dana Beauty has introduced Eau So Love’s, a new women’s fragrance collection inspired by its Love’s brand.
Performance Health plans to launch Biofreeze topical pain reliever over the counter at retail stores beginning this fall. The company said Saturday that Biofreeze cold therapy gel will be sold at drug store, supermarket and mass merchant retailers.
