The CPG Guys: Health and wellness with Walmart’s Kevin Host
Kevin Host is the SVP of Pharmacy at Walmart.
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Rite Aid prepares to sell remaining assets
Walgreens and the three brand management companies are evaluating Rite Aid’s intellectual property and loyalty program.
Walgreens and KFF’s Greater Than Campaign to offer free HIV/STD testing in stores on June 27
More than 415 local health departments and community organizations mobilize across the country for largest-ever National HIV Testing Day event.
Prospective buyers line up for Rite Aid assets
Kourtney Kardashian is said to be exploring a bid for Rite Aid’s iconic Thrifty ice cream brand.
Amazon Pharmacy launches new tools for simpler medication management
Caregivers can now manage medications for their loved ones, while Medicare customers can access PillPack from Amazon Pharmacy’s pre-sorted and labeled packets.
CVS set to close 270 stores this year
The move is part of a broader restructuring initiative that the pharmacy chain first announced in late 2021.
CVS Health reopens Hendersonville store destroyed by Hurricane Helene
The newly rebuilt store features a modern design and expanded health services, including a full-service pharmacy.
Trump signs executive order intended to lower drug prices
Analysts and legal experts said the order would be difficult to implement.
Rite Aid seeks buyers amid store closures
Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection earlier in the month for the second time in less than two years.
NACDS urges a strategic tariff plan to ensure medication access
NACDS supports the Administration’s goals of strengthening domestic pharmaceutical manufacturing but emphasizes the need for a phased, targeted approach.
Walmart Canada opens in-store pharmacy clinics in Canada
With the convenience of the pharmacy clinic and pharmacy services under one roof, patients will benefit from a one-stop shop experience for their healthcare needs.
NACDS Foundation welcomes new members to its board of directors
Directors from Unilever, Kroger Health, Inmar Intelligence, Haleon, Colgate-Palmolive, and Walmart will support the Foundation’s ongoing focus on research and education.
NACDS welcomes introduction of H.R. 3164 to expand pharmacist services for medicare beneficiaries
Bipartisan bill positions pharmacies as vital healthcare access points for seniors, driving solutions for healthier communities.
GoodRx Tracker reveals inflation’s toll on prescriptions and consumer essentials
This tracker offers both a 10-year and a 1-year view and arrives just as policymakers weigh new tariffs and economic decisions that could further impact costs.
Incoming NACDS chair Rick Gates talks unity and progress at NACDS Annual Meeting
Gates delivered a message rooted in pharmacy's proud history and future promise, emphasizing the urgent need for the industry to speak and act with one voice.
NACDS elects 2025-2026 officers, welcomes new and returning members to NACDS board
NACDS board and officers help to fuel NACDS’ innovative and proactive approach.