August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens announced late last week that team members based in their U.S. support offices will be required to be fully vaccinated by September 30 with any of the vaccines available. Team members who work in these locations and who are unable to be vaccinated will need to enroll in a COVID-19 testing
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
PCMA, Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and CEO JC Scott issued the following statement on the proposed amendment by Senator Mike Braun (R, Ind.) in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework (BIF) legislation: “The Senate’s inclusion of a provision to delay the Medicare rebate rule in the infrastructure legislation is a good start to full
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Cheryl Beal Anderson, The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal r, Upsher-Smith
Pharmacy, Supplier News
MAPLE GROVE, Minn. — Upsher-Smith announced that Cheryl Beal Anderson, vice president of Global Regulatory Affairs has been selected as a 2021 Women in Business Honoree by The Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal. All of The Business Journal honorees will be featured in the October 15 Women in Business special publication, and celebrated during a Monday, October 18
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
WASHINGTON – The economy’s continued growth depends on getting the pandemic under control, National Retail Federation chief economist Jack Kleinhenz pointed out on Tuesday. “We are now in the second half of 2021 and the economy has heated up along with the summer temperatures,” Kleinhenz said. “Gross domestic product surpassed its pre-crisis peak during the
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Hy-Vee
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Throughout the month of August, Hy-Vee’s team of registered dietitians will host free, virtual events focused on children’s health through a variety of children’s programming. Free events include virtual children’s cooking classes, store tours and live Q&A’s to provide customers with recipes and tips in preparation for going back to school. Little
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Reflections Healthcare, Zyter, ZyterHome
Pharmacy
ROCKVILLE, Md. – Zyter, a leading digital health and IoT-enablement platform, announced on Tuesday that Reflections Healthcare, a provider practice in Pahrump, Nev., has implemented ZyterHome remote patient monitoring (RPM) to provide monitoring of chronic conditions at home for Medicare patients and others. Owned by Dr. William V. Craig, Reflections Healthcare has enrolled more than
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
GoodRx
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — GoodRx is sharing the results of a recent consumer survey showing the company’s impact on pharmacy retailers. Findings indicate that GoodRx helps pharmacies boost sales by driving in-store foot traffic, improving customer loyalty, and increasing medication affordability and access for their customers. GoodRx offers discounts at pharmacies across the country, including
August 3, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Boots, Lemonaid Health
Leading Headlines, Retail News
LONDON — Lemonaid Health, a San Francisco-based online health care company, is expanding internationally with the launch of its services in the United Kingdom in partnership with Boots UK. Boots is the U.K.’s leading pharmacy-led health and beauty retailer and is part of the Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) group. Lemonaid Health operates nationally in the U.S. and provides online
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
The Greeting Card Association (GCA)
Supplier News
DENVER — Thinking of You Week is September 20-26, 2021, and its goal is to celebrate the joy of sending and receiving hand-written notes and greeting cards – just because. Sponsored by the non-profit Greeting Card Association (GCA), Thinking of You Week is a great time for consumers to send cards and letters to family and
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Natroba (spinosad) Topical Suspension 0.9%, ParaPro
Pharmacy
CARMEL, Ind. – ParaPRO, a specialty pharmaceutical company focused on innovative anti-parasitic treatments, today announced the availability of Natroba (spinosad) Topical Suspension, 0.9%, the first product (new drug application) for scabies to be approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in more than 30 years. Earlier this year, the company received FDA approval of its
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Huggies, Walgreens
Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
NEENAH, Wis. — For the fifth consecutive year, Huggies and Walgreens are coming together in an effort to inspire local communities to help ensure families in need have access to clean diapers. One in three American families experience diaper need, which is the lack of enough supply of diapers to help keep a baby or toddler’s skin clean, dry and healthy. Diaper
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Baclofen tablets, Camber Pharmaceuticals
Pharmacy, Supplier News
PISCATAWAY, N.J. —Camber Pharmaceuticals has added the 5 mg strength to their current product portfolio for baclofen tablets, which is the generic version of Lioresal. Baclofen tablets are used to treat muscle pain, spasms, and stiffness in people with multiple sclerosis or spinal cord injury or disease. Baclofen tablets from Camber is now available in 5 mg strength as well as 10mg-
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
IRI, IRI® Consumer Connect™ survey Q2 2021
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News
CHICAGO – Consumer sentiment is on the rise after the unprecedented circumstances of 2020 took a toll on the financial health of many Americans. Amidst economic growth and declining unemployment rates, IRI Consumer Connect survey Q2 2021 results show that consumers reported a better financial state compared to Q1, and many are optimistic their finances will continue
August 2, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Cardinal Health, Cordis
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
DUBLIN, Ohio — Cardinal Health and Hellman & Friedman (H&F) announced Monday the completion of the previously announced sale of Cardinal Health’s Cordis business to H&F. The sale price of approximately $1 billion includes the buyer’s assumption of certain liabilities and the seller’s retention of certain working capital accounts. “We appreciate H&F’s partnership throughout the transaction,