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April 2021
Apr 28
Editor’s Note: Cornerstone of the industry
DSN managing editor David Salazar looks at what Larry Merlo’s career says about the industry’s ability to change in order to move pharmacy practice forward.
Apr 27
Editor’s Note: Strength in numbers
DSN managing editor David Salazar discusses the effectiveness of new NACDS chair Colleen Lindholz’s
ARTICLES BY THIS AUTHOR
May 2021
May 12
Elixinol intros Immune Gut Health CBD capsules with Ginfort
Elixinol’s Immune Gut Health capsules are vegan and made with hemp grown in the United States.
May 12
Dr. Scholl’s Arthritis Pain Reliever offers Rx-strength diclofenac
The product is designed to offer a fast-absorbing, nongreasy medicated gel that delivers targeted arthritis pain relief for the foot, ankle and knee.
May 11
Walgreens, Biden administration partner on COVID-19 vaccine clinics
As the Biden administration makes moves to help boost COVID-19 vaccination rates, it is turning to Walgreens as a partner to bring vaccine clinics to community colleges nationwide this summer.
May 11
Albertsons offering walk-in COVID-19 vaccinations
Albertsons also is offering discounts for customers who receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
May 11
Rite Aid adds delivery via DoorDash
Shoppers in 17 states now can use DoorDash to order nonprescription health, convenience and wellness items.
May 10
Products to Watch: HRG's 5 picks from April 2021
Find out which products stood out from the 195 product launches in April.
May 10
Good Neighbor Pharmacy adds COVID-19 vaccine locator tool
The tool will be hosted on MyGNP.com, a web-based platform meant to help connect people to their local community pharmacy.
May 10
Clean formulas, clean hair: Hair care brands emphasize ingredients
As hair care takes its cues from skin care trends, ingredients are front and center for manufacturers looking to deliver on consumers’ hair care needs.
May 07
Q&A: Alaffia’s Edwards discusses focus on clean ingredients, social enterprise
Drug Store News talked to Lanaia Edwards, vice president of global marketing at Alaffia, about the company’s mission to sell clean beauty products with a purpose.
May 07
CbdMD adds gummies, drink mixes to offerings
The company is releasing two CBD products — new strengths of its cbdMD Gummies and a brand-new cbdMD Drink Mix line that both use delivery systems as their differentiator.
May 07
ECRM adds programming for Global Market: Food & Beverage event
ECRM said that so far, it has seen positive reception from the industry, with nearly 1,000 buyers and brands from more than 30 countries registered.
May 06
Walgreens survey finds COVID vaccination has positive impact on mental health
According to 73% of vaccinated respondents, getting vaccinated has had a positive impact on their mental health, and 67% said they felt vaccination would benefit their physical health as well.
May 06
Kroger offering OTC COVID-19 antigen test kits
Kroger joins a slate of other retailers that recently added the Abbott BinaxNow at-home antigen self-test product to their OTC diagnostics offerings.
May 05
Nestle acquiring The Bountiful Company
Nestle said the acquired brands would be integrated into its Nestle Health Science division.
May 04
Walgreens launches nationwide same-day delivery
The new fulfillment method is available via Walgreens.com and the Walgreens app, with no minimum order required.
May 03
Walgreens rolls out mobile clinics, same-day appointments for COVID-19 vaccines
The retailer is bringing multiple mobile vaccine clinics to Chicago and nine additional cities over the next two months to help improve COVID-19 vaccine access in underserved communities.
May 03
CVS Health offering heart-health screening for women in May
From May 9 to 15, the retailer will offer heart-health screenings at its MinuteClinic locations to help women understand their risk for heart disease.
May 03
Kroger piloting drone delivery offering
The drone pilot, being conducted in partnership with Drone Express, will begin later this spring at a Kroger Marketplace location in Centerville, Ohio.
May 03
Teva launches 1st generic of Absorica
Isotretinoin capsules had annual U.S. sales of more than $158 million for the year ended February 2021, according to IQVIA data.
April 2021
Apr 30
Watch DSN: Hy-Vee’s Aaron Wiese highlights the retailer’s patient care efforts
In the second installment of the Watch DSN executive interview series, Hy-Vee’s Aaron Wiese participates in a wide-ranging discussion about everything from patient care and COVID-19 to e-commerce and DIR fees.
Apr 30
All Rite Aid locations now offering COVID-19 vaccinations
All 2,500 of Rite Aid’s stores in 17 states are offering vaccines on an appointment basis to anyone 16 years old and older, as well as on a limited walk-in basis in every store.
Apr 29
Walgreens, Uber partnership rolls out appointment, ride scheduling feature
The latest development from Walgreens’ and Uber’s partnership is making it easier for people to schedule a vaccination appointment and get a ride to it.
Apr 28
CVS Health’s Merlo honored with NACDS’ Sheldon W. Fantle Lifetime Achievement Award
On the final day of the 2021 virtual NACDS Annual Meeting, the organization honored Larry Merlo, the outgoing president and CEO of CVS Health, with an award named for the former CEO of Peoples Drug.
Apr 28
Q&A: Accord Healthcare’s Jeff Hampton highlights the generics supplier’s expertise
Accord Healthcare's president talked to DSN about the state of the generics industry and how his company differentiates itself in a crowded and increasingly complex field.
Apr 27
Q&A: Iovate’s Larry Daley talks helping retailers stay relevant in sports nutrition
DSN caught up with nutrition company Iovate’s Larry Daley to discuss how it works with retailers to ensure a relevant sports nutrition offering.
Apr 27
Q&A: LexisNexis Risk Solutions’ Craig Ford discusses collaboration to improve business, outcomes
Craig Ford talked to Drug Store News about how LexisNexis Risk Solutions works to provide its pharmacy clients with actionable insights meant to improve both business performance and patient health.
Apr 27
FemiClear to be carried in Rite Aid stores
FemiClear for Genital Herpes Symptoms, made by Austin, Texas-based OrganiCare, recently was picked up for distribution in 2,000 Rite Aid stores’ sexual wellness aisles.
Apr 27
Kroger’s Lindholz takes over as NACDS chair, touting association’s unifying ability
In her first remarks as NACDS chair, Kroger Health’s Colleen Lindholz stressed the role that NACDS plays in bringing companies together to leverage chain pharmacy’s collective strength.
Apr 27
Nature’s Bounty launches gamer-focused Brain HP
Brain HP is a jelly bean-format supplement designed to help gamers and esports pros 18 years old and older who are looking to support brain health and other cognitive elements without caffeine.
Apr 26
Q&A: Westrock’s Brandi Colander discusses sustainability in supply chain
DSN talks to Westrock's chief sustainability officer about how the company partners with manufacturers to meet consumer demands for sustainability.
Apr 26
Gottlieb offers pandemic overview, praises pharmacy in NACDS Annual remarks
As the keynote speaker of the first Business Program at the virtual 2021 NACDS Annual Meeting, Dr. Scott Gottlieb discussed the industry’s response to the pandemic and sized up what the future holds as vaccinations continue.
Apr 23
Dr. Scholl’s intros Freeze Away Max, offering direct freezing of warts
Freeze Away Max uses Pronova Labs’ AeroFocus precision-spray technology, which delivers a targeted, low volume of freezing agent directly to the wart.
Apr 23
Watch DSN: Publix’s Dain Rusk discusses the retailer’s approach to pharmacy
Publix’s Dain Rusk discusses with DSN the chain’s approach to central fill, specialty pharmacy and telehealth, as well as the company’s pandemic efforts and what the organization says about the role of pharmacy throughout the pandemic.
Apr 22
The Honey Pot launching Walmart exclusives
Topping the list of Walmart-exclusive products is the company’s Cucumber Aloe Collection, which includes the Cucumber Aloe Feminine Wash, Refreshing Cucumber Aloe Panty Spray and Cucumber Aloe Feminine Wipes.
Apr 21
3M intros Nexcare Duo to offer strong hold, easy removal
Nexcare Duo uses a silicone adhesive to allow for lasting hold while also making it easy to take off.
Apr 20
Q&A: Lifestar Pharma CEO discusses the company's efforts to lead in multisource specialty generics
Vijay Soni, CEO of Lifestar Pharma, spoke to Drug Store News about what sets the company apart in a crowded market.
Apr 20
WBA creates No7 Beauty for its owned beauty brands
No7 Beauty will be the umbrella company within Walgreens Boots Alliance under which all of the company’s owned beauty brands will be collected.
Apr 19
Kantar acquires Numerator
The London-based firm will be acquiring Chicago-based consumer and market intelligence company Numerator via an agreement with Vista Equity Partners.
Apr 16
DSNTV: Westrock's Leon Nicholas highlights key retail trends
Hear from Westrock's Leon Nicholas about how the retail and CPG industries are rethinking merchandising, approaching the growth of e-commerce and working to center sustainability.
Apr 16
Rritual Superfoods garners Rite Aid distribution
Rritual‘s dissolvable powder products contain a daily prebiotic blend designed to nourish a healthy gut microbiome and facilitate balanced digestive function.
Apr 15
Rite Aid’s Q4, full-year results beat expectations
Despite a difficult cough-cold and flu season, as well as overarching pandemic headwinds, Rite Aid executives said that the company continues to make progress on its RxEvolution objectives.
Apr 15
DSN webinar highlights Kroger, Unilever sustainability practices
How are leading companies undertaking sustainability, both from the retailer and CPG side?
Apr 15
Webinar explores building e-commerce capabilities with limited infrastructure
Sponsored by Conduit Brands and Mayawell, the webinar explored the importance of capturing the attention of consumers by optimizing brand content and leveraging organic search.
Apr 14
Biden, Obama join Walgreens, ATTN: vaccination special airing on NBC
President Joe Biden will address Americans about getting vaccinated, and former President Barack Obama will appear alongside NBA legends to encourage vaccines as a way to return to activities people enjoy.
Apr 14
AmerisourceBergen launches nation’s first specialty-focused PSAO
Accelerate Specialty Network uses the company’s data-driven PSAO strategy to enhance managed care access and optimize business performance in community-based specialty pharmacies.
Apr 13
Natrol debuts Sleep+ line of melatonin products
VMS company Natrol is rolling out Natrol Sleep+ line of melatonin-focused sleep aid gummies that also offer such secondary benefits as immune support, calm, beauty benefits and more.
Apr 13
FDA gives tentative nod for Natco’s Imbruvica generic
The tentative approval applies to the chronic lymphocytic leukemia/small lymphocytic lymphoma treatment in strengths of 560 mg, 420 mg, 280 mg, and 140 mg.
Apr 12
ECRM to host 2021 Global Market: Food & Beverage program
The program will enable virtual meetings on a proprietary platform that will empower brands to showcase relevant products to buyers from retailers of all sizes and locations.
Apr 12
Products to Watch: HRG's 5 picks from March 2021
Find out which five products stood out to HRG's new product team in March.
Apr 12
Walgreens’ COVID-19 vaccination efforts reach 49 states, District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
Currently, nearly 60,000 immunizers are administering COVID-19 vaccinations at more than 7,000 stores and via off-site clinics, with a count of 11 million vaccine doses administered to date.
Apr 08
Bausch Health launches Envive probiotic supplement
Bausch Health’s latest supplement is tackling gut health.
Apr 06
Aurobindo launches generic Astelin
Aurobindo’s latest generic product is showcasing its versatility of delivery methods.
Apr 05
Walgreens brings back digital Red Nose to combat child poverty for 7th year
This year, Walgreens said Red Nose Day funds raised will be used by its grantee partners to help address the impact of COVID-19 on underserved children in the country.
Apr 02
LeafLine Wellness adds CBD topicals to Happy Place line
LeafLine Wellness added extra-strength CBD topicals to its Happy Place brand of products.
Apr 02
Mad Tasty, Natreve impress buyers at ECRM’s Healthy Living program
Mad Tasty won the Drug Store News/ECRM Buyers’ Choice Award for its Hemp Infused Wellness Boost at ECRM’s Healthy Living, Vitamin & Nutrition Session held in March. The runner-up was Natreve's immunity supplement.
Apr 01
Walgreens allows myWalgreens members to donate cash rewards to local charities
The company's new donation feature allows myWalgreens members to donate Walgreens Cash rewards directly to local nonprofits via Walgreens.com and the retailer’s mobile app.
Apr 01
Industry Issues Summit panelists discuss pandemic’s effect on partnerships
During the final panel of the Drug Store News Industry Issues Summit, held virtually in November, panelists discussed the partnerships between retailers and suppliers.
Apr 01
CbdMD debuts Sour CBD Gummies
CbdMD Sour CBD Gummies, available in sour orange, strawberry, raspberry and tropical flavors, come in three strengths and are free of THC, the company said.