PHARMACY

PharmaSmart finds consumers value clinical validation at blood pressure kiosks
A study conducted by PharmaSmart found that 81% of users will share their validated PharmaSmart blood pressure readings with their pharmacist and 92% will share readings with their physician.
Walmart offers free screenings, affordable immunizations during Wellness Day
Events will be held at Walmart pharmacies nationwide on Saturday, Jan. 14.

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CVS reportedly in discussions to acquire Oak Street Health
If reached, the deal would value Oak Street at more than $10 billion, including debt, according to a Bloomberg report.
PHARMACY
Rite Aid names Elizabeth “Busy” Burr interim CEO
Heyward Donigan is departing from the company as president and CEO.
PHARMACY
Novartis to pay $245M to end antitrust litigation over generic Exforge
Novartis AG agreed to pay $245 million to end antitrust litigation accusing the company of trying to delay the launch of generic versions of the drug Exforge in the United States.
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Major retail pharmacies could soon carry abortion pills
The Food and Drug Administration made the decision to allow retail pharmacies to offer abortion pills.
PHARMACY
AAM applauds Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023
The Consolidated Appropriations Act will increase competition from generic and biosimilar medicines and enhance patient access to lower cost prescription drugs.
PHARMACY
Vanda provides update to Hetlioz ANDA litigation appeal
The United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has granted a motion to temporarily enjoin the generic launch by Teva and Apotex of Hetlioz.
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2022 DSN Industry Issues Summit panel weighs in on why shoppers need pharmacy more than ever
The second panel at Drug Store News’ 24th annual Industry Issues Summit explored how retailers and pharmacy technology companies are responding to customers’ and patients’ needs.
PHARMACY
Amneal touts 26 generic new product launches in 2022
The company successfully launched 26 new generic products in 2022.
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How is tripledemic affecting OTC sales of flu, RSV remedies?
Catalina’s Shopper Intelligence data shows a sharp increase in OTC flu, RSV treatment unit sales as prices rise.
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Q&A: How Crossmark is making a mark
Crossmark’s Kristen Abreu discusses how the company invests in technology and tools to help retail brands understand shopper trends.
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Parexel partners with MyEyeDr. to increase patient participation in ophthalmology clinical trials
The new collaboration leverages MyEyeDr.’s 850+ offices to refer patients into ophthalmology clinical trials.
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PharmaSmart finds consumers value clinical validation at blood pressure kiosks

Walmart offers free screenings, affordable immunizations during Wellness Day

CVS reportedly in discussions to acquire Oak Street Health

Rite Aid names Elizabeth “Busy” Burr interim CEO

Novartis to pay $245M to end antitrust litigation over generic Exforge

Major retail pharmacies could soon carry abortion pills

AAM applauds Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023

Vanda provides update to Hetlioz ANDA litigation appeal

2022 DSN Industry Issues Summit panel weighs in on why shoppers need pharmacy more than ever

Amneal touts 26 generic new product launches in 2022

How is tripledemic affecting OTC sales of flu, RSV remedies?

Q&A: How Crossmark is making a mark

Parexel partners with MyEyeDr. to increase patient participation in ophthalmology clinical trials

Newsweek names America’s most responsible companies

Millennials Turn to Money-Saving Shopping Behaviors

Eliminating Barriers from the Shopper Journey

How Technology is Shaping the Future of Customer Experience