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CDC: Drug costs lead to millions not taking medications as prescribed

CDC: Drug costs lead to millions not taking medications as prescribed

ATLANTA — Millions of adults in the United States are not taking their medications as prescribed because of costs, according to a new report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most adults between the ages of 18 and 64 took at least one prescription medication in 2021. But more than 8% of them

Supreme Court revives claims that SuperValu, Safeway overcharged for generic drugs

Supreme Court revives claims that SuperValu, Safeway overcharged for generic drugs

WASHINGTON —According to a story in the Associated Press, the Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously revived whistleblower lawsuits claiming that supermarket and pharmacy chains SuperValu and Safeway overcharged government health-care programs for prescription drugs by hundreds of millions of dollars. The decision gives the whistleblowers another chance to pursue their claims that the companies defrauded

National Kidney Foundation appoints Walmart CMO Dr. Wigneswaran to board

National Kidney Foundation appoints Walmart CMO Dr. Wigneswaran to board

NEW YORK — The National Kidney Foundation (NKF) announced the appointment of Dr. John Wigneswaran (Dr. Wig), Walmart’s chief medical officer, to NKF’s national board of directors. In his role at Walmart, Dr. Wig leads safety, quality, and training, the Walmart Healthcare Research Institute, clinical program development, innovation, and medical affairs. Dr. Wig was nominated

Miracle Headache Relief’s cool compression targets pain

Miracle Headache Relief’s cool compression targets pain

FAIRFIELD, N.J. — Over the years the headache pain category has seen a wide variety of solutions for consumers. One unique product hitting store shelves this spring is Miracle Headache Relief from Ontel Products Corp. Craig Jordan, senior vice president of sales and customer solutions, says it is “the ultra-soothing, cold gel compression wrap that

New study finds multivitamins improved memory and slowed cognitive aging in older adults

New study finds multivitamins improved memory and slowed cognitive aging in older adults

NEW YORK — A new study published today in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that daily multivitamins, compared to placebo, improved memory among participants. The multivitamin selected for the study was Centrum Silver—a multivitamin specially formulated for older adults. Created for healthy aging in those 50s and beyond, Centrum Silver (Amazon (10.4K ratings & 4.8 stars), CVS Pharmacy) has high-quality ingredients

The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo opens for its final year in Chicago

The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo opens for its final year in Chicago

CHICAGO—The 2023 Sweets & Snacks Expo opened this morning, kicking off its 26th year as the premier showcase for innovation in the confectionery and snack industries. Over four days, attendees will have the opportunity to discover cutting-edge confectionery and snack innovation, gain actionable insights through education sessions led by the top minds in the industry, and make meaningful industry connections

Mesmerize expands reach in pharmacy and grocery locations with Higi partnership

Mesmerize expands reach in pharmacy and grocery locations with Higi partnership

NEW YORK — Mesmerize has announced a new partnership with Higi, a Modivcare service and consumer health engagement company. The Higi network includes nearly 6,000 FDA cleared, free to use, Smart Health Stations in key pharmacy and grocery retailers nationwide as well as web, mobile, email and text tools that reach consumers along their health

NIH study finds high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults

NIH study finds high rates of persistent chronic pain among U.S. adults

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A study from the National Institutes of Health shows that new cases of chronic pain occur more often among U.S. adults than new cases of several other common conditions, including diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure. Among people who have chronic pain, almost two-thirds still suffer from it a year later. These

CVS Health and Catholic Health collaborate

CVS Health and Catholic Health collaborate

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Accountable Care Organization, a division of the CVS Health family of businesses, announced it has entered into a collaboration with Catholic Health and Catholic Health Physician Partner’s ACO (Catholic Health) to expand value-based care and health care access for Medicare beneficiaries across the Catholic Health Physician Network in the New York

Consumers spent less in February as discretionary retail sales fell 4%

Consumers spent less in February as discretionary retail sales fell 4%

CHICAGO – Discretionary U.S. general merchandise retail sales revenue fell 4% in February 2023, when compared to February 2022, and unit sales were down 5%. Weekly declines have remained relatively consistent through the first two months of 2023, but the week leading up to Valentine’s Day exhibited the sharpest drop in sales so far, according

Genexa’s ‘clean’ pediatric formulas allow it to boost supply

Genexa’s ‘clean’ pediatric formulas allow it to boost supply

ATLANTA — Genexa continues to be a pioneer, and it is the only clean medicine company that makes over-the-counter medicines for the entire family. “Our medicines span most major categories of O-T-C treatment, including cold and flu, pain and fever relief, digestion, and allergy for infants, kids and adults,” says David Johnson, cofounder and chief

Designer Greetings helps stores curate mix

Designer Greetings helps stores curate mix

EDISON, N.J.— Now in business for over 40 years, Designer Greetings continues to look for new ways to make the category relevant and thriving at drug stores and other retail outlets. “As a leader in the industry, Designer Greetings has one of the most extensive greeting card lines in the United States. Designer Greetings is

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