ATLANTA — The amount of retail fraud, and its cost, has risen significantly over the past year, according to the 12th annual LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2021 True Cost of Fraud Study. This year’s findings were established through a survey conducted in March and April 2021 and show that the cost and volume of fraud has
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association, representing more than 21,000 independent pharmacies, today urged the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Justice to defend a rule now under assault by the powerful pharmacy benefit manager lobby that would create transparency in the murky prescription drug pricing system. “The PBM
IRVING, Texas – Community pharmacy teams from across the country will unite virtually Sept.14-17 for the 38th annual McKesson ideaShare, an experience designed to help independent pharmacies join forces, learn new skills and grow their businesses. This year’s opening general session will feature Brian Tyler, chief executive officer of McKesson Corp., and Eyad Farah, president
GOODLETTSVILLE, Tenn. — Dollar General Corp. reported higher-than-expected sales and earnings for the second quarter, and boosted its projections for the year despite an expected increase in transportation and distribution costs and uncertainty caused by the Delta variant. Net sales decreased 0.4% to $8.7 billion in the second quarter of 2021, but still beat analysts’
CAMP HILL, Pa. — Rite Aid and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), together with BioReference Laboratories, Inc., an OPKO Health company, announced a ‘Back to School’ COVID-19 testing program offering students at New York State public schools the opportunity for free COVID-19 testing prior to or at the start of the
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee KidsFit has launched a free yearlong program for schools to promote health, fitness and nutrition. The Hy-Vee KidsFit School Wellness Club allows students to build healthy lifestyles through educational programming and consistency throughout the school year. School administrators can enroll an individual school or a full district into the
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. – Crown Laboratories and LCatterton have entered into a definitive agreement under which Crown will acquire StriVectin. The transaction is expected to close by mid-September 2021 and is subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Other equity sponsors in Crown include Greenspring Associates
SAN FRANCISCO — Sephora has unveiled its first-ever Black-owned brands campaign, which the company says is designed to spotlight the contributions Black culture and Black innovators have made to the beauty industry. The campaign, which follows the launch earlier this month of a short statement film called “Black Beauty is Beauty,” highlights such Black-owned brands
CHICAGO — Many consumers are scaling back their Labor Day plans because of growing concerns about COVID-19, a survey conducted by Numerator has found. Fewer people (particularly in the South) are planning to celebrate the holiday with family and friends, and more people are planning to rely on click-and-collect services when doing their holiday shopping.
ATLANTA – Coca-Cola announced on Wednesday a partnership with Lime, a leading provider of shared electric vehicles, to reward people who are committed to recycling. To celebrate the nationwide availability of Coca-Cola Sip Sized bottles made from 100% recycled plastic material (rPET), not including the bottles’ cap and label, the companies are offering more than
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Specialty Pharmacy (NASP) has announced that the NASP 2021 Annual Meeting & Expo that was to be held at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, D.C., September 27-30, 2021, has been canceled. “NASP’s highest priority is the health and safety of our Annual Meeting & Expo attendees, their families, patients,
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced on Tuesday that the flu vaccine is now available inside its more than 275 Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations, with no appointment or prescription necessary. Drive-thru flu clinics will also be offered at Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations throughout the company’s eight-state region on select days through Oct. 30. The Centers
WOONSOCKET, R.I.— CVS Health announced this week that it will require certain employees who interact with patients to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by October 31, 2021. The company will also require all corporate staff to be fully vaccinated no later than October 31. New hires in the same roles as of September 15 must
PISCATAWAY, N.J.— Camber Pharmaceuticals announced that its new headquarters and distribution facility in Piscataway, N.J. is now operational. Many of the Camber team members have moved into the new building, products are being staged for shipping and distribution from the new center will start this fall. Camber now has 2 locations in Piscataway, along with other
