Kroger’s The Little Clinic’s relaunches weight management program
The Little Clinic, an offshoot of Kroger Health that operates 226 clinics in the U.S., has announced a new approach to its weight management program.
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NACDS presses PBM reform as agencies probe consolidation
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) is urging the U.S.
What pharmacists need to know about colon cancer screening
Traditionally, pharmacists have been somewhat excluded from the fight against cancer. However, the increasing availability of at-home screening tests presents an opportunity to change that, and the timing couldn’t be more critical.
AbbVie launches contest to support migraine patients
AbbVie has announced the AbbVie Migraine Career Catalyst Award, a contest designed support migraine patients in the workplace.
Moderna’s innovative RSV vaccine opens door for more options
Moderna’s respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine mRESVIA was recently approved by the FDA for use in adults aged 60 years and older. The development marks the first time that an mRNA vaccine has been approved for a disease other than COVID-19.
Food is medicine online event slated for Tuesday
On June 11 decision-makers and advocates will focus on food is medicine, health and wellness innovation, and chronic disease prevention and management, will have a chance to gain insights about a compelling announcement by the Milken Institute and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS
Registration open for NCPA 2024 Annual Convention
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – Registration opens today, June 5, for the National Community Pharmacists Association’s 2024 Annual Convention, set for Oct. 26-29 in Columbus, Ohio.
Pharmacy Quality Alliance evaluating impact of insulin price cap
Alexandria, Va. – In partnership with Inovalon, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is assessing the impact of the Medicare out-of-pocket cost cap for insulin on persistence to basal insulin.
Massachusetts advertising campaign comes as part of NACDS’ broader advocacy work in collaboration with in-state partners
In support of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform legislation in Massachusetts, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) launched this week 60-second and 30-second ads, titled ‘STAND UP’, for Boston news and talk radio stations.
Lilly announces departure of chief financial officer, Anat Ashkenazi
Eli Lilly and Co. announced Tuesday that Anat Ashkenazi has resigned as chief financial officer to pursue a career opportunity outside of the pharmaceutical industry. Ms. Ashkenazi will continue to serve at full capacity in her role and as a member of Lilly’s Executive Committee through July 2024.
MedAdvisor Solutions unveils Omnichannel Engagement for Pharmacy
MedAdvisor Solutions, the global leader of pharmacy-driven, patient engagement, today announced the launch of Omnichannel Engagement for Pharmacy, powered by the company’s AI-enabled platform, THRiV.
AI powers up an anti-fraud prescription for pharmacy
Among all the challenges that overworked, understaffed retail pharmacies are dealing with, preventing prescription fraud is uniquely taxing for pharmacy staff.
Keystone introduces child resistant blister wallet, Push-PakÔ
NEWARK, NJ – Keystone Folding Box Co. has introduced a new paperboard blister wallet with push-through opening functionality. Push-PakÔ is an easy to open package, designed for tighter blister arrangement that reduces the package’s size.
U.S. drug shortages reach decade-high and last longer
The U.S. Pharmacopeia (USP) released its inaugural Drug Shortage Report today that shows drug shortages in the United States persisted over the past decade, exposing market vulnerability and repercussions that impact patient care.
Lumistry debuts software ecosystem for pharma communications
Lumistry has debuted its Second Screen software for pharmacies and its Digital Counter software for patients, an ecosystem of integrated and interoperable tools that address the challenges faced by independent pharmacies.
Aurigene opens biologics facility
Aurigene Pharmaceutical Services Ltd., a Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Ltd. company, inaugurated its biologics facility spread across 70,000 square feet in Genome Valley, a bio cluster in Hyderabad.