Lupin 2024

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Whole Foods rolls out Genexa’s ‘clean label’ products

Whole Foods rolls out Genexa’s ‘clean label’ products

ATLANTA — As we move into the 2024 cold and flu season, Genexa is reinforcing its pioneering role in bringing clean, effective medicines to consumers. “This cough/cold/flu season we’re seeing more consumers stocking up on several solutions for their family, often building baskets that consist of a conventional over-the-counter drug along with a non-drug solution,

Misguided policies threaten biopharmaceutical gains

Misguided policies threaten biopharmaceutical gains

The last year has been remarkable for medical advancement, and with thousands of therapies in the development pipeline, 2024 promises to be just as exciting. New CAR-T treatments, which use the body’s immune system to kill cancer cells, now help patients fight advanced-stage leukemia, with success rates of up to 94%. Genetic treatments give vision

It’s time to rediscover the lost art of merchandising

It’s time to rediscover the lost art of merchandising

Once upon a time in America, the nation’s three most important drug chains — CVS, Rite Aid and Walgreens — succeeded as much for the zeal, creativity and accomplishments of their chief merchants as for the directions provided by their senior ­management. Indeed, it was a time when people like Vern Brunner, Chris Bodine and

Shopping for cold meds is enough to make you sick

Shopping for cold meds is enough to make you sick

Picture this. It’s February, freezing cold outside, you’re bundled up, you’re wearing a mask and trying to keep your glasses from fogging up. You’re sneezing, coughing, aching, your head hurts, and you feel fuzzy and incapable of thinking or doing. You’re desperate for relief, and you’re facing a shelf of mass confusion. Oh, and there

CVS is fully capitalizing on retail media

CVS is fully capitalizing on retail media

Like most major retailers, CVS Pharmacy has entered the media business with the intent of broadening and deepening consumer engagement, working with CPG companies to better serve shoppers and grow categories, and establishing a new revenue stream. CVS Media Exchange, or CMX, is leading the charge, teaming up with suppliers and developing targeted, omnichannel campaigns

The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on biosimilars

The Inflation Reduction Act’s impact on biosimilars

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which was signed into law in August of 2022, announced several provisions on prescription drugs, with the aim of lowering the burden on people and reducing federal spending on drugs. Some of these provisions are targeted at high-cost biologic drugs and are in turn expected have a profound impact on

How iA is endeavoring to drive a ‘Movement’ in Rx

How iA is endeavoring to drive a ‘Movement’ in Rx

In the past three years, our industry has faced unprecedented challenges. Our pharmacists, technicians and support staff stepped up to the challenge and provided frontline care and services when they were needed the most. This dedication is admirable, yet the increasing demands for prescription fulfillment have brought to light the urgent need for change, for

AI and robotics are leading to ‘smart’ pharmacies

AI and robotics are leading to ‘smart’ pharmacies

Imagine C-3PO or R2-D2 delivering your medication to ensure you receive it on time. The pharmacy sector may not yet be Star Wars-ready, but today’s technology is making headway toward an AI, automated, robotic and more personalized future. The global pharmacy automation market totaled $5.6 billion in 2022 and is expected to grow by 8.4 % CAGR

McMillon heralds a new kind of retailing

McMillon heralds a new kind of retailing

When the history of Doug McMillon’s tenure as chief executive officer of Walmart is written, the central theme is sure to be the transformation of the company from one entrenched in brick-and-mortar retailing into a multidimensional enterprise. Walmart’s striking evolution over the decade since McMillan became CEO stems from his grasp of technology’s potential to

Hy-Vee’s Edeker is extolled for lifetime achievement

Hy-Vee’s Edeker is extolled for lifetime achievement

WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — Randy Edeker is a visionary force who has left an undeniable mark on the retail industry. Since taking the helm of Hy-Vee as chairman and chief executive officer in 2012, Edeker has transformed the regional grocer into a nationally recognized, award-winning retail brand. Edeker, who currently serves as Hy-Vee’s executive

Regional Chain of Year honor goes to Kinney

Regional Chain of Year honor goes to Kinney

GOUVERNEUR, N.Y. — Kinney Drugs can trace its history back to over 120 years ago when Burt Kinney established the very first store here in 1903. Over the next 95 years, the company slowly expanded to nearly 100 retail locations throughout upstate New York and Vermont. Beginning in 1998, Kinney Drugs began to diversify across

CVS’ Balbale is top merchant

CVS’ Balbale is top merchant

WOONSOCKET, R.I. — CVS Health has a unique opportunity, says chief merchandising officer Musab Balbale, and it’s twofold. First, as an operator of more than 9,000 stores focused on health and wellness, it has the ability to connect with members of the community seeking vital information, products and services. The company’s acquisitions of Oak Street

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