July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Canada, RX prices, The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI)
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WASHINGTON — The Campaign for Personal Prescription Importation (CPPI) released on Monday survey results showing that 94% of respondents cite cost as the primary reason for ordering from licensed online pharmacies and 98% of respondents would recommend importation to their friends and family members. Consistent with other public opinion surveys, respondents feel that high drug prices
July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Erlene Thomas, Medcoat, Medcoat USA
Pharmacy, Supplier News
BUNNELL, Fla. – An amazing new product called Medcoat is helping revolutionize the way people take medicine. Medcoat is an innovative new coating that is said to make pills go down more smoothly and covers up the bad taste of any medicine. It is said to be perfect for alleviating the sharp edges of pills
July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Kraig McEwen, OmniSYS, RedSail Technologies
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Supplier News, Technology
SPARTANBURG S.C. — RedSail Technologies is partnering with OmniSYS to deliver clinical solutions to community and long-term care pharmacies. This collaboration will offer enhanced clinical services and provide untapped revenue streams that will help set pharmacies apart from the competition. “RedSail Technologies is excited about teaming up with OmniSYS,” said Kraig McEwen, RedSail Technologies chief
July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Revlon, Revlon x Wonder Woman 1984 Collection, Wonder Woman
Supplier News
NEW YORK — Revlon celebrates the return of Wonder Woman – and the glamorous 1980s with the Revlon x Wonder Woman 1984 Collection, an all-new, limited-edition cosmetics line inspired by the film, plus a sophisticated selection of timeless Revlon favorites, each emblazoned with the iconic Wonder Woman logo. “Transform your look by reflecting your light
July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Brewers Advisors, Nielsen Connected Partner, TABS Analytics, Tucker Malsch
Business, Leading Headlines, Retail News, Supplier News
SHELTON, Conn. – TABS Analytics, a Nielsen Connected Partner, announced Monday that it is collaborating with Brewers Advisors to launch a powerful software and analysis platform designed specifically for breweries that simplifies the use of Nielsen scan data. TABS Market Insights Connect clearly identifies sales problems, opportunities and indicated actions. TABS Analytics enables direct data
July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, Rick Niemi, Valor Compounding Pharmacy
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
BERKELEY, Calif. — As early as last week COVID-19 has continued to surge throughout many states, including California, Georgia, and Hawaii. According to the CDC, over 2.6 million cases have been reported and a total of 127,299 deaths. In addition, the COVID-19 crisis is still limiting patients’ access to their primary care physicians, which means the ability to speak
July 13, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
pet Rx's, Publix Pharmacy, ScriptDrop delivery service
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News
LAKELAND, Fla. — Publix Pharmacy is now filling prescriptions for pet medications in Florida. Available medications include treatments for common conditions, and most are eligible for delivery through ScriptDrop. Available medication categories include: allergies antibiotics arthritis and anti-inflammatory bronchitis ear (antibiotic, anti-inflammatory and antifungal) endocrine (Addison’s Disease, Cushing’s Syndrome, diabetes and hypothyroidism) heart failure heartworm,
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC), COVID-19, Trent Brookshire
Retail News
TYLER, Texas – Brookshire Grocery Co. (BGC) remains committed to doing the right thing by extending the appreciation pay to Sept. 11 for its more than 14,000 retail and logistics employee-partners as a thank you for them doing their best every day to serve customers during the COVID-19 pandemic. This $1 more per hour is
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
COVID-19, David French, NRF, trade credit insurance
Leading Headlines, Retail News
WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation welcomed a report released this week calling for a federal backstop for trade credit insurance, saying the proposal could help provide liquidity badly needed by retailers as they recover from the recession brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. “With retailers already ordering merchandise for the holiday season, vendors need
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
mylan, Robert Coury, Upjohn, Viatris
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
HERTFORDSHIRE, England— Mylan and Upjohn, a division of Pfizer, unveiled on Thursday the logo and branding for Viatris, the new company that will be formed by combining Mylan and Upjohn. Viatris will benefit from Mylan and Upjohn’s trusted global offerings and legacy of meeting patient needs around the world. The new logo and branding is
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Amy Hamlin, DisposeRx
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
SANFORD, N.C. — As the opioid epidemic is exacerbated by COVID-19, addiction support organizations, civic groups, churches, foundations, health departments, law enforcement agencies and many others continue the important work to stop opioid abuse. To assist in these efforts DisposeRx, Inc., developer of market-leading, patented drug disposal packets, has grown its Community Outreach program adding 10
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Josh Olken, Snickers, Snickers Peanut Brownie
Supplier News
NEWARK, N.J. — Snickers has unveiled the brand’s biggest innovation to date, combining two beloved treats – Snickers bars and brownies – to create Snickers Peanut Brownie. The new Snickers Peanut Brownie features two individual squares, coated in the classic Snickers chocolate, with a luscious layer of caramel and a chewy peanut-brownie filling. Snickers Peanut
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Bartells, Dick’s Drive-In, Strideline
Leading Headlines, Retail News
SEATTLE — Dick’s Drive In, Strideline and Bartell’s come together to support FareStart to “sock it” to hunger. Last year, a similar plan was put into place between the three companies. Strideline created a limited-edition sock featuring local icon, Dick’s Drive-In. The first program was successful, and the team decided to pair up again to help another local
July 10, 2020 by Chain Drug Review
Aetna, Christopher Ciano, CVS Health, telehealth
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — Aetna, a CVS Health company, will waive out-of-pocket costs for in-network primary care and specialist telehealth visits for all Individual and Group Medicare Advantage plan members through September 30, 2020. “While seniors are encouraged to stay home to limit their exposure to COVID-19, that doesn’t mean they have to forego medical care
