Walgreens expands eligibility age for COVID-19 testing

The company now is offering COVID-19 tests for those 3 years old and older, expanding from its previous testing age cutoff of 18 years old and older.

2020 DSN Top Women in Health, Beauty and Wellness winners

Find out who is being honored among this year's crop of Top Women.

Informative retail panel starts off DSN’s Top Women event

An hour-long discussion on women in retail kick-started the two-day 2020 Top Women in Health, Wellness and Beauty event.

CVS Health kicks off hiring push to add 15,000 associates

The retailer said Monday that it is planning to hire 15,000 associates — including 10,000 full- and part-time pharmacy technicians.

Center Store

Orgain packs pancake, waffle mixes with protein

Orgain’s protein pancake and waffle mixes are available in three flavors — whole wheat and oat, 50 superfoods, and classic gluten-free.

RETAIL NEWS

Inside look: Fresco y Más debuts Southwest Florida store

Southeastern Grocers’ new Fresco y Más banner in Florida celebrates Hispanic culture and the community’s unique flavors and offerings, the company said.

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PHARMACY

HHS decision authorizes pharmacy techs, interns to provide vaccines, COVID-19 tests

The Department of Health and Human Services has authorized qualified pharmacy technicians and state-authorized pharmacy interns to administer childhood vaccines, COVID-19 vaccines when made available, and COVID-19 tests.

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PHARMACY

Don Bell to retire from NACDS

After 22 years at NACDS, Don Bell is retiring from his role as senior vice president of health policy and general counsel.

Center Store

Califia Farms adds plant-based butter to roster

Califia Farms’ plant butters are made with cashews and contain avocado and olive oils, the company said.

PHARMACY

Kinney Drugs partners with law enforcement for national DEA prescription Drug Take-Back day

Kinney Drugs is partnering with the DEA and state and local law enforcement officials to offer individuals safe disposal of controlled and non-controlled prescription drugs, as well as OTCs.

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PHARMACY

Gilead’s Veklury becomes first treatment approved for COVID-19

Gilead Sciences' Veklury has been approved to treat hospitalized patients with COVID-19 who are 12 years old and older.

Inside Beauty

Bevel’s grooming products expand availability

Bevel’s grooming products now are available for purchase at Walmart.com.

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DSNTV: The Compliance Team’s Canally outlines new Pharmacy Testing Certification

The Compliance Team founder and CEO, Sandra Canally, outlines how the new certification works and what pharmacies can expect to learn from the program.