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LEADING HEADLINES

Kroger Health encourages families to get healthy start to new school year

Kroger Health encourages families to get healthy start to new school year

CINCINNATI — Kroger Health, the health care division of The Kroger Co.,  is encouraging families to include vaccines, physicals and balanced nutrition plans in their back-to-school checklists to support a healthy school year. “Vaccines can protect against several infectious diseases, reducing the risk of contracting

NACDS hails Nicholson’s appointment to Pharmacy Workgroup Steering Committee

NACDS hails Nicholson’s appointment to Pharmacy Workgroup Steering Committee

ARLINGTON, VA. — The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is applauding the appointment of vice president of public policy, regulatory and legal affairs Kevin Nicholson to the Steering Committee for a newly established Pharmacy Workgroup within The Sequoia Project’s “Interoperability Matters” program. Interoperability Matters

CRN sends letter to Sen. Durbin regarding reintroduction of Dietary Supplement Listing Act

CRN sends letter to Sen. Durbin regarding reintroduction of Dietary Supplement Listing Act

  WASHINGTON — CRN on Monday sent the following letter to U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in response to him introducing the Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2024.  

Dr. Reddy’s gets positive CHMP opinion from EMA for its proposed Rituximab biosimilar

Dr. Reddy’s gets positive CHMP opinion from EMA for its proposed Rituximab biosimilar

HYDERABAD, India – Dr. Reddy’s announced that the European Medicines Agency’s (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP) has adopted a positive opinion recommending the launch of its proposed biosimilar Rituximab candidate DRL_RI (ITUXREDI) in European markets. Dr. Reddy’s had previously received the

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RETAIL NEWS

GNP lauds independent community pharmacy excellence at ThoughtSpot 2024

ORLANDO — Good Neighbor Pharmacy, a national independent pharmacy network offered through Cencora, convened more than 3,500 independent pharmacy owners and other partners to celebrate its annual marquee tradeshow and conference, ThoughtSpot . Now in its 13th year, ThoughtSpot celebrates the Good Neighbor Pharmacy network and its pharmacists’ enduring

Hartig Drug to celebrate 120 years of serving the community

DUBUQUE, Iowa – Hartig Drug Co., a key part of the Dubuque and tri-state communities, announced its 120th anniversary will take place in September 2024. Founded in 1904, Hartig Drug Company has grown and adapted over the years, always staying true to its core values

Kroger-Albertsons merger put on hold by a Colorado judge

DENVER—The proposed $25 billion merger of Kroger Co. and Albertsons Cos. is on hold today after a Colorado judge issued a preliminary injunction to halt it until after a September 30 trial. The trial will address a lawsuit filed in February by Colorado Attorney General

Walmart expands autoimmune-focused care to 25 more pharmacies

BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Walmart announced the opening of 25 new autoimmune-focused Specialty Pharmacies of the Community across five states as part of a continued journey toward improving health outcomes for all. These 25 new locations come after debuting six last October. The expansion brings the total

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SUPPLIER NEWS

Coffee mate unveils new and returning flavors

NEW YORK — It’s time for coffee lovers to take their coffee from boring to bougie with a slew of new and returning Coffee mate products – from liquid creamer flavors to ready-to-drink iced coffee. “Consumers constantly experiment with their cups from hot to cold, savory to sweet,

imPRESS Press-On Manicure teams up with kate spade new york

NEW YOTK — imPRESS Press-On Manicure from KISS Products Inc. announced the launch of their limited edition collection in partnership with global lifestyle brand, kate spade new york. Achieving the EASIEST mani in minutes allows anyone to up their self-care routine and add joy &

Suni Lee spotted in KISS Salon X-tend Nails at Olympic games

PARIS — Suni Lee, 2020 Olympic all-around gymnastics champion and brand ambassador for the New KISS Salon X-tend LED Soft Gel System, was spotted competing at the 2024 Olympic games this weekend wearing New KISS Salon X-tend Nails in the style Pure, her favorite go-to look, an almond shaped

The Hershey’s Store unveils Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins

HERSHEY, Pa. — You may be thinking, “It’s too soon to celebrate Halloween, right?” Well, when there’s Reese’s involved, it’s never too early. The brand is giving chocolate and peanut butter lovers exactly what they deserve with the release of Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins for the first time ever

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