August 20, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Albertsons Cos., United Airlines, Walmart
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Retail News, Uncategorized
CHICAGO – United Airlines customers now have access even more COVID testing locations, including more than 3,000 new Walmart and Albertson Cos. locations across the U.S., through the airline’s website and mobile app in the Travel Ready Center. Customers can now easily book COVID-19 testing appointments at more than 3,800 total testing providers powered by
July 13, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Soapbox
Supplier News, Uncategorized
NEW YORK — Clean beauty company Soapbox will unveil the world’s biggest bottle of soap in Times Square on July 15, 2021, marking the launch of a multi-city tour aimed at raising awareness for the importance of hand hygiene. Soapbox will donate 147,900 personal care products to communities in need during the tour. July 15 is both National Clean
July 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Bausch + Lomb has launched Biotrue Hydration Boost Lubricant Eye Drops and Biotrue Micellar Eyelid Cleansing Wipes
Supplier News, Uncategorized
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. – Bausch + Lomb has launched Biotrue Hydration Boost Lubricant Eye Drops and Biotrue Micellar Eyelid Cleansing Wipes in the U.S. Both products are preservative-free and uniquely formulated with naturally inspired ingredients to relieve symptoms associated with irritated, dry eyes. “One of the major culprits of dry eyes, which is one of the
July 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
NCPA, PBM
Leading Headlines, Uncategorized
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The National Community Pharmacists Association has urged the West Virginia Offices of the Insurance Commissioner to watch out for pharmacy benefit manager “games” when developing rules to implement reform legislation approved by Republican Gov. Jim Justice (R). Among other things, HB 2263 will implement reporting requirements to ensure transparency; prevent PBMs from
July 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Leading Headlines, Uncategorized
WOONSOCKET, R.I. — The 2021 Health Care Insights Study by CVS Health, released Thursday, reveals the long-lasting impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic but also highlights the resilience of patients, providers and the health care system, and growing interest in novel ways to engage with health care to achieve a more individualized experience. CVS fielded the
July 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Aduhelm, Biogen
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Uncategorized
SILVER SPRING, Md. _ The Food and Drug Administration has narrowed the indication for Biogen and Eisai Co.’s controversial Alzheimer’s disease drug Aduhelm (aducanumab-avwa), recommending it only for patients with mild symptoms. The FDA approved an updated label to align it with the disease stages studied in clinical trials. Approved wording includes, “Treatment with Aduhelm
July 8, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Village Medical at Walgreens clinics
Leading Headlines, Uncategorized
DEERFIELD, Ill. — Walgreens Boots Alliance and VillageMD will open 29 Village Medical at Walgreens clinics in Houston, Austin and El Paso this year. The partners are on track to meet their overall goal of opening at least 600 of the full-service clinics in more than 30 U.S. markets over the next four years, with
June 21, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Peggy Davies, PLMA
Leading Headlines, Supplier News, Uncategorized
NEW YORK —The Private Label Manufacturers Association has announced that its board of directors has confirmed the appointment of Peggy Davies as PLMA president. Effective June 11, 2021, the appointment continues for a term of three years. Davies has been entrusted with leadership of the organization in the role of acting president since June 2020.
May 11, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Alabama, NACDS, PBM
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Uncategorized
MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is hailing Republican Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey for signing into law legislation (Act 2021-341) on May 6 which further regulates pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) and helps ensure that reimbursement rates cover pharmacies’ costs of purchasing drugs. The measure – sponsored by Republican State Sen. Tom
April 22, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
2021 NACDS Annual Meeting, Carla Harris, Cedric Richmond
Leading Headlines, Pharmacy, Uncategorized
ARLINGTON, Va. — NACDS announced that Carla Harris, vice chairman, global wealth management and senior client advisor at Morgan Stanley and Cedric Richmond, senior advisor to President Biden and director of the White House Office of Public Engagement, will be the featured speakers during the Business Program on Wednesday, April 28 – the third and
April 12, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Carol's Daughter, Love Delivered
Supplier News, Uncategorized
NEW YORK – Carol’s Daughter, a brand built on the love between a mother and daughter, and its founder, beauty pioneer Lisa Price, announces Love Delivered, with partner the Mama Glow Foundation and its founder, the world-renowned doula Latham Thomas. Launching during Black Maternal Health Week (April 11 – 17), Love Delivered is focused on
February 24, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
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February 17, 2021 by Chain Drug Review
Dave Joyce, Discount Drug Mart, Pet Ratycz
Leading Headlines, News, Pharmacy, Retail News, Uncategorized
CONCORD, Ohio — The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it will be increasing weekly shipments of COVID-19 vaccine doses to states, sending out 13.5 million this week, and doubling the amount going to retail pharmacies. Last week U.S. Rep. Dave Joyce visited the Discount Drug Mart store to learn about the retailer’s preparations to
February 8, 2021 by CDR for Biovanta
Biovanta
SPONSORED, Supplier News, Uncategorized
Biovanta is the only product that safely and effectively addresses the upper respiratory inflammation that causes cold symptoms. Neither a chemical-based drug nor a homeopathic remedy, it’s an O-T-C made from all-natural ingredients. While the ingredients are isolated or derived from common food sources, they are also accepted under the FDA OTC Drug Review as