Retail modernization must address three basics
By some estimates, retail has undergone more transformation in the last three years than in the previous 50 combined.
Technology
Digitally forward platforms clear script to patient path
With the rising pharmacy spend driven by expensive novel therapies, the path from physician prescribing to the patient starting therapy has become increasingly complex and opaque.
It’s vital to automate billing, revenue management
The future of the pharmacy profession is at a tipping point. The wake of the pandemic produced waves of opportunities and challenges that will change pharmacy practice for better or worse. Americans spent more time in pharmacies over the last two years than ever before.
Amazon unveils Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange
Amazon announced Thursday the Anti-Counterfeiting Exchange (ACX), an industry collaboration designed to make it safer to shop online and more difficult for counterfeiters to move among different stores to attempt to sell their counterfeit goods.
RedSail Technologies announces integration between Axys and American HealthTech
SPARTANBURG, N.C. – RedSail Technologies, LLC, developer of Axys, is proud to announce the launch of its integration with American HealthTech, a leading electronic health record (EHR) provider to post‐acute and senior living organizations of all sizes.
Amazon Rx adds new coupon tool
Amazon has put another building block in place as it works to bring the experience of pharmacy customers fully into the digital era.
IRI and NPD rebrand as Circana
CHICAGO – Following their merger in August 2022, Information Resources, Inc. (IRI) and The NPD Group (NPD) has unveiled a new combined company name and brand identity: Circana. Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.
TDS launches clinical opportunities solution across largest network in community pharmacy
Transaction Data Systems (TDS), the leader in patient-centric pharmacy solutions, announced the launch of a new Opportunities Now enhancement within its patient engagement center platform, extending paid clinical opportunities to the largest network of independent community pharmacies.
1010data and Colateral partner
1010data, a leading provider of enterprise analytics solutions for retail and consumer brands, and Colateral, a global leader in enterprise in-store marketing platforms, announced a strategic partnership to integrate their respective industry-leading platforms.
Automation: The future of pharmacy
The global pharmacy automation market was valued at $5.60 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow at a CAGR (compound annual growth rate) of 8.02% from 2022 to 2030. This estimated growth makes it possible to forecast $10.4 billion in revenues by 2030 for this market.
Rx technology’s vital role in a fast-changing industry
Technology is crucial to building on the momentum pharmacies gained during the pandemic. Retailers and suppliers on the following pages delve into how technological advances can free up pharmacists for greater patient interaction and to provide new services.
L’Oréal unveils two new CES 2023 innovation award-winning beauty technologies
LAS VEGAS – L’Oréal at CES 2023 unveiled two new technology prototypes that expand access to beauty expression: HAPTA, the first handheld, ultra-precise computerized makeup applicator designed to advance the beauty needs of people with limited hand and arm mobility; and L’Oréal Brow Magic, the first
TABS named a best-in-class vendor in POI’s 2019 TPx Vendor Panorama report
TABS Analytics continues to rank among the top of vendors supporting trade promotion and loyalty programs, according to the Promotion Optimization Institute‘s 2019 TPx Vendor Panorama report. 2019 marks the 4th year in a row that TABS has been included as a best-in-class vendor.
Drug Basket points consumers to nearby pharmacies
SingleCare, the free prescription savings service, announced Thursday it has launched a new feature, “Drug Basket,” enabling consumers to conveniently and efficiently access the lowest consolidated prices for all their prescription drugs at nearby pharmacies.
Albertsons Cos. names exec VP, chief customer and digital officer
Albertsons Cos. has named Chris Rupp executive vice president and chief customer and digital officer, effective December 3. Rupp joins Albertsons Cos. from Microsoft Corp., where she most recently served as general manager of the company’s Xbox Business Engineering team.
Biofourmis announces acquisition of Biovotion AG
BOSTON – Biofourmis has reached an agreement to acquire Zürich, Switzerland-based Biovotion AG, a leading developer of a cutting-edge clinical-grade wearable biosensor platform.