Regulatory and Washington

One year ago this month, the Supplement OWL (Online Wellness Library) launched, providing a new solution to help retailers select the products they offer.

Launched April 27, 2017, the Supplement OWL is a self-regulatory initiative designed to provide a more complete picture of the marketplace for regulators, retailers and industry stakeholders.

In his first speech as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, Albertsons senior vice president of pharmacy, health and wellness discussed how retailers can win and the role NACDS plays in facilitating top-level conversations around meeting consumers' needs.

In the letter, House members urged CMS to pursue reforms and consider other policies that promote a quality-driven healthcare system, which also has been supported by the NACDS.

The guidance, supported by industry, takes effect immediately given the significant public health concern, the agency stated.

FDA's decision impacts five manufacturers with PEG 3350 ANDA approvals, including Kremers Urban Pharmaceuticals, Breckenridge Pharmaceutical, Nexgen Pharma, Paddock Laboratories and Teva Pharmaceutical.

The Association for Accessible Medicines’ organization’s board of directors unanimously adopted the code, which sets up certain ethical and business standards and takes effect Sept. 1.

ASOP Canada’s founding members include: Shoppers Drug Mart; Loblaw Pharmacy; Rexall; McKesson Canada; GS1 Canada; NPAC; CPA; and CGPA.