Retailers and suppliers prepare for a worsening flu season
Activity is ramping up across most U.S. regions, with spikes in the Northeast and the Mountain West, as the new subclade K variant emerges and may affect population immunity.
Pharmacy
FMI: Supermarket pharmacies at risk without PBM reform
FMI members operate approximately 12,000 supermarket pharmacies across the United States.
CVS Health provides MMR vaccines statewide amid South Carolina measles outbreak
Unvaccinated residents can receive a measles vaccine at select CVS Pharmacy and MinuteClinic locations across the state.
NACDS welcomes Jermaine Smith as vice president of state advocacy
Veteran pharmacy leader brings decades of experience to scale state-level advocacy.
Fruth Pharmacy acquired by Walgreens
"Our goal is to make the process seamless for patients and ensure they continue to have access to trusted, high-quality pharmacy care,” said a Walgreens spokeswoman.
Walmart, Eli Lilly partner to expand direct-to-consumer Zepbound pricing
Walmart will serve as the first in-store pickup pharmacy for LillyDirect’s self-pay single-dose vials.
Making retail a destination for health care
The benefits of boosting in-store health and wellness offerings are clear, but the optimal approach remains to be determined.
Amazon Pharmacy unveils in-office medication dispensing kiosks
Innovative pharmacy kiosks at One Medical offices will allow patients in select areas to receive medications within minutes of their appointment, closing a critical gap in care.
Sam’s Club adds same-day refrigerated prescription delivery
The new service underscores the club’s growing role in retail healthcare and its competitive value for Plus Members.
Costco Pharmacy to offer Ozempic and Wegovy for $499 a month
Costco is leveraging its scale and membership model to compete in a growing consumer health segment.
GoodRx launches medication savings program at Kroger pharmacies
This solution improves medication affordability at the pharmacy, streamlines patient experience, and aids Kroger in achieving better outcomes.
NACDS calls PBM plan ‘self-policing’
“Given their years of driving up drug prices and forcing pharmacy closures, the idea that PBMs will suddenly act in good faith is far-fetched,” said NACDS President and CEO.
NACDS Nourish My Health campaign expands with 'Fall Into Health'
The September observance highlights how NACDS member pharmacies are helping families stay healthy as busy autumn routines begin.
Kenvue issues official company statement on Tylenol
“Acetaminophen is the safest pain reliever option for pregnant women as needed throughout their entire pregnancy.”
Walmart integrates pharmacy and grocery delivery
Walmart is the first national retailer to deliver cold-chain prescriptions with groceries and essentials in one online order.