WASHINGTON —The Food and Drug Administration on Wednesday approved Eli Lilly’s blockbuster drug tirzepatide for weight loss, paving the way for even wider use of the treatment in the U.S. The active ingredient in the drug, tirzepatide, has already been approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes under the name Mounjaro since May 2022. But the FDA’s new approval means
SAN DIEGO — Veriteque USA, Inc., the manufacturer of Verifique powered by SwabTek at home drug testing kits, announced Wednesday that it has expanded nationwide distribution to Walgreens. Verifique’s flagship kits Verifique Cannabis Detection and Verifique Cocaine Detection will be available in Walgreens stores, with Verifique Fentanyl+ Detection launching online at Walgreens.com. The widespread distribution at Walgreens will allow Verifique powered by SwabTek™
ARLINGTON, Va. — National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) president and CEO Steven Anderson released the following statement Wednesday after a U.S. Senate Finance Committee markup on a legislative package containing significant PBM reforms in Medicare and Medicaid: “NACDS applauds the Senate Finance Committee for advancing this legislation on a strong bipartisan vote of
WASHINGTON – An alliance of influential online communities with a combined social media following of more than 300,000 individuals is teaming up to support the launch of a new worker empowerment project called The Pharmacy Guild. The effort aims to unite pharmacists and pharmacy technicians to address unsafe staffing levels and dangerously high workloads throughout
WASHINGTON— The Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) issued the following statement on today’s vote in the Senate Finance Committee to advance legislation impacting the Medicare Part D program and pharmacy benefit companies, or PBMs, that threatens to undermine the successful Part D program. “The Senate Finance Committee’s legislation would add significantly more uncertainty for Medicare
SPARTANBURG, S.C. — RedSail Technologies announced PioneerRx, QS/1, and PowerLine have earned certified status by HITRUST for information security. HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) Certified status demonstrates that the organization’s Shreveport, LA; Irving, TX; Ashburn, VA; and Spartanburg, SC Data Centers, and its Microsoft Azure environment, have met demanding regulatory compliance and industry-defined requirements and is
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health Foundation has announced it has awarded $3 million in grants over five years to advance mental health equity to Healthy Start Coalition of Hillsborough County in Florida, Meadows Mental Health Policy Institute in Texas and the Rosecrance Foundation in Chicago. Each grant is focused on simplifying the process of accessing
ARLINGTON, Va. — Despite concerns over high prices, shoppers across the country remain surprisingly upbeat about their financial outlook and their ability to provide food for their families this holiday season. According to the latest U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report by FMI—The Food Industry Association, consumers are finding creative ways to make ends meet and
SEATTLE — As part of its effort to make it easier for customers to get and stay healthy, Amazon announced on Wednesday a new Prime membership benefit that brings high-quality care from One Medical to Prime members. It’s a health care experience designed around customers, with a care team that’s on call and ready for
ARLINGTON, Va. — With the U.S. Senate Finance Committee’s release of additional PBM reform legislation and the Committee’s markup scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, NACDS President and CEO Steven C. Anderson released the following statement: “NACDS’ message is clear: real PBM reform at the federal level must protect Americans on Medicare and Medicaid and their
PHILADELPHIA – Frankford Candy, the leader in manufacturing and marketing licensed confections and gifts, is ringing in the holidays with six new candy varieties and gift sets perfect for your loved ones’ stockings. OREO fans can add returning favorites to their wish list including the OREO Ultimate Dunking Set and the OREO Milkshake Kit. Dunkin’
OMAHA, Neb. — Hy-Vee, Inc. announced today that it is hosting a unique opportunity to advance local minority- and women-owned companies through a networking and showcase opportunity in Omaha in January. The Hy-Vee OpportUNITY Inclusive Business Summit will be held Wednesday, January 31, at the Scott Conference Center, located on the University of Nebraska Omaha’s
CHICAGO — The National Rosacea Society (NRS) has awarded funding for one new study, in addition to continuing support for two ongoing studies, as part of its research grants program to increase knowledge and understanding of the potential causes and other key aspects of rosacea that may lead to improvements in its treatment, prevention or
PHILADELPHIA — A&G Real Estate Partners, in its capacity as real estate advisor to Rite Aid Corp., announced Monday plans to market for sale a second tranche of neighborhood pharmacy leases, pending approval by the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey. The tranche comprises 92 leases, which will be available in private
