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July 2022
July 01
Amring launches generic Timoptic in Ocudose
Timolol maleate ophthalmic solution is indicated for the treatment of elevated intraocular pressure in patients with ocular hypertension or open-angle glaucoma.
July 01
Giant opens new store in Richboro, Pa.
The 50,340-sq.-ft. store will operate from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m., seven days a week and employ approximately 170 full- and part-time team members.
July 01
Rite Aid Healthy Futures expands partnership with SeriousFun Children’s Network
Rite Aid Healthy Futures has committed a $3 million grant over three years to fund SeriousFun’s health-related DEI initiatives.
July 01
Camber debuts generic Truvada
The medication is a two-drug combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, both HIV-1 nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
July 01
Walmart wraps up largest ever annual Open Call event
Walmart has chosen more than 330 products made, grown or assembled in the United States to be sold in stores and online, according to preliminary results of the retailer's ninth annual Open Call.
June 2022
June 30
NACDS digital content highlights role pharmacies, pharmacists play in emergencies
NACDS’ “Pharmacies. The face of neighborhood health care” campaign tells the story of pharmacies’ effectiveness in serving the American public during emergencies and every day.
June 30
Walgreens Boots Alliance reports store, online sales bounce back in Q3
Operating income from continuing operations in the first nine months of fiscal 2022 increased 54.3% to $2.2 billion, compared with $1.4 billion in the same period a year ago.
June 30
Dollar Tree, Operation Homefront to collect school supplies for military children
From mid-July through August, supplies donated by customers at more than 7,800 participating Dollar Tree stores nationwide will be collected by Operation Homefront volunteers and distributed.
June 30
Hikma enters French generic injectables market
This marks Hikma’s official entry into France, which has the second largest pharmaceutical market in Europe and a generic injectables hospital market of approximately $2 billion.
June 30
Alka-Seltzer joins forces with T-Pain to debut Hangover Relief
The Alka-Seltzer brand released a remixed version of its iconic “Plop Plop, Fizz Fizz” jingle — mixed, produced and recorded by rapper, musician and cocktail enthusiast T-Pain.
June 29
AllianceRx Walgreens Pharmacy makes new name official
Walgreens announced full ownership of the company in January, necessitating the name change.
June 29
Dr. Reddy's intros generic Nexavar
The medication is used to treat certain types of kidney, liver and thyroid cancer.
June 29
Walmart to acquire AR optical tech company Memomi
The acquisition will enable Walmart to continue to offer fun, frictionless virtual optical try-on capabilities and contact-free digital measurements.
June 29
Aetna Better Health of California donates $25K to Sharia’s Closet at One Safe Place
Sharia’s Closet is a nonprofit organization that provides clothing and hygiene products to individuals and families in need, including those affected by human trafficking and domestic violence.
June 28
Teva, Aurobindo reach settlement resolving Austedo patent dispute
Aurobindo will have a license to sell its generic product beginning April 2033, or earlier under certain circumstances.
June 28
Walmart Health Virtual Care to use Gyant’s AI-powered virtual assistant
Walmart Health Virtual Care will use Gyant’s AI-powered virtual assistant to automate patient intake for more efficient engagements between providers and patients.
June 28
Tabula Rasa HealthCare sells PrescribeWellness to Transaction Data Systems
The companies also announced a strategic partnership to offer TRHC’s proprietary MedWise Science into TDS’ pharmacy management systems.
June 28
Dollar General elevates several leaders, welcomes new executive
Dollar General promoted several executives and welcomed a new leader to its team.
June 28
Walgreens Boots Alliance to retain ownership of U.K.-based Boots business
Walgreens cited market instability severely impacting financing availability as a contributing factor in the decision to retain the U.K.-based Boots business.
June 28
NACDS’ Steve Anderson urges inclusion of Inform Consumers Act in legislative compromise
Anderson emphasized that it is critical to take action that would crack down on organized retail criminal, or ORC, networks and criminal enterprises threatening the well-being of the American consumer.
June 27
Alembic releases generic Esbriet
Generic Esbriet is used to treat idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
June 27
Kroger invests in aseptic state-of-the-art milk line in Ohio
The innovative production line at Tamarack Farms Dairy, which is Kroger’s first in the Midwest, will support over 150 jobs.
June 27
AbbVie receives FDA nod for new indication of Skyrizi
Skyrizi is the first new treatment option in six years for moderately to severely active Crohn's disease.
June 27
Wakefern welcomes Gerrity’s Supermarkets to cooperative
Gerrity’s Supermarkets, owned by the Fasula Family, will be rebranded as Gerrity’s The Fresh Grocer.
June 27
Walmart adds augmented reality features to app
The first feature, available in early July, allows customers to view furniture and home décor items in their spaces with a few simple swipes on their phones.
June 24
Hy-Vee offers COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 3 and older
Hy-Vee is operating pharmacy hubs dedicated to only administering pediatric COVID-19 vaccines during select times.
June 24
Publix breaks ground on Kentucky location
The store is expected to feature a drive-thru Publix Pharmacy and adjacent Publix Liquors in its first location outside the state of Florida.
June 24
Strides obtains FDA nod for generic ibuprofen oral suspension
Strides will have 180 days of CGT exclusivity for the product, according to the company.
June 24
Giant opens new store in Philadelphia
The 50,000-sq.-ft. store, located at 510 N. Broad St., in Philadelphia operates from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., seven days a week and employs approximately 150 full- and part-time team members.
June 23
Walmart implements onboard technology to improve drivers’ experience
Walmart has implemented two technology tools that provide real-time visibility into the day-to-day operations of its network of more than 12,000 drivers.
June 23
Rite Aid reports decrease in Q1 results
Driven by a reduction in COVID-19 vaccines and testing revenue, as well as store closures, Rite Aid’s retail pharmacy segment revenues decreased over the prior-year quarter.
June 23
Leveraging robotics to increase pharmacists’ time for clinical services
How innovative companies will power the future of pharmacy.
June 23
Study: Medicare could have saved $3.6B buying generics from Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug
By purchasing 89 specific generics at MCCPDC prices, Medicare could have saved up to $3.6 billion in 2020, or 37% of $9.6 billion spending, according to a new analysis.
June 23
CVS Health, U.S. News & World Report unleash 5th healthiest communities rankings
The new edition explores factors related to natural disasters and climate equity.
June 23
Amazon taps new CEO of worldwide stores business
Doug Herrington is the new CEO of worldwide Amazon stores business and John Felton will lead operations.
June 22
Albertsons Media Collective, The Trade Desk to provide brands opportunity to connect with customers
Albertsons will be the first grocer in the United States to enable audience and measurement solutions across the open internet through The Trade Desk.
June 22
CVS Health expands free health screening program in 2 states
CVS Health's Project Health is expanding to Las Vegas and Richmond, Va.
June 22
Mallinckrodt expected to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Mallinckrodt issued 13,170,932 new ordinary shares to its guaranteed unsecured noteholders.
June 22
Kroger adds customer fulfillment center in Denver metro area
Kroger is opening a new customer fulfillment center in Aurora, Colo., powered by the Ocado Group.
June 22
Alembic intros generic Biaxin Filmtab
Clarithromycin tablets are a macrolide antimicrobial indicated for mild to moderate infections caused by designated, susceptible bacteria.
June 21
Organon to commercialize Henlius’ investigational Perjeta, Prolia/Xgeva biosimilar candidates
Pertuzumab is a treatment for certain patients with breast cancer, and denosumab is indicated for the treatment of certain patients with osteoporosis.
June 21
Rite Aid to offer COVID-19 shots for kids ages 3 and over
Rite Aid announced that at select Rite Aid locations, including Rite Aid-owned Bartell Drugs, it will be providing Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to children ages 3 years old and older once shipments arrive to select pharmacies later this week.
June 21
Walgreens, Buckeye Health partner on health, wellness services
Walgreens Health Corner services will be available to more than 2.27 million patients across 60 locations in California, New Jersey and Ohio by the end of summer.
June 21
Dollar General kicks off hiring spree
Dollar General is inviting job seekers to National Interview Day.
June 17
Camber wins HDA’s DIANA Award
Camber was a recipient of the Healthcare Distribution Alliance’s DIANA Award.
June 17
Senate committee moves FDA User Fee bill with 5 NACDS-backed provisions
The diverse NACDS-backed provisions would enhance patients’ access to OTC hearing aids, as well as to biosimilar and generic medications.
June 17
Accord Healthcare launches generic Viibrydr
Generic Viibrydr is used to treat major depressive disorder in adults.
June 16
Walgreens launches clinical trial business
Walgreens’ clinical trial business will address diversity challenges.
June 16
Sam’s Club intros member access platform
Sam's Club is launching a partnership with its suppliers, marketers, ad agencies and ad tech platforms in unique data-driven ways.
June 16
Aurobindo obtains FDA OK for generic Lupron
Leuprolide acetate for injection is used to treat the symptoms associated with advanced prostate cancer by way of palliative treatment of advanced prostatic cancer.
June 15
Southeastern Grocers expands diverse supplier program with ReposiTrak
ReposiTrak enables SEG to find and source products from more businesses with diverse and minority ownership.
June 15
Inmar Intelligence approved as Drug Take Back program operator by New York
Inmar’s all-inclusive, turnkey Drug Take-Back program includes a widespread network of accessible, user-friendly drop boxes that residents can use to safely dispose of unwanted prescription medications.
June 15
Senate HELP Committee passes food, drug legislative package, with provision lifting animal testing mandate
The FDA Modernization Act rider will spare animals, drive down drug prices and produce safer treatments and cures, said Animal Wellness Action.
June 15
Walgreens, Greater Than AIDS work on free HIV testing
Walgreens and Greater Than AIDS are working with health departments and community organizations in more than 250 cities to host the largest coordinated National HIV Testing Day event in the nation.
June 15
Alembic rolls out generic Viibryd
Generic Viibryd is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults.
June 14
Ascend Labs receives 2 DIANA awards
Ascend was recognized as a First Merit finalist in the Best Overall Generic Pharmaceutical Product Manufacturer with more than $100 million in sales category.
June 14
Walmart unleashes push to attract U.K. sellers to online marketplace
Sellers approved to join the marketplace will be offered the services of a dedicated onboarding team, as well as access to powerful tools and services to help them rapidly scale up across the Atlantic.
June 13
Camber intros generic Trileptal
The medication is indicated as monotherapy or adjunctive therapy in the treatment of partial-onset seizures in adults.
June 13
GSK obtains FDA nod for Priorix
Priorix (measles, mumps and rubella vaccine, live) is indicated for active immunization for the prevention of measles, mumps and rubella in individuals aged 12 months old and older.
June 13
Stop & Shop investing $140M in New York City stores
The newly remodeled stores will feature thousands more culturally relevant items from around the globe.
June 13
Walmart gears up to achieve zero emissions by 2040
Walmart is making a commitment to transform its transportation fleet.
June 13
Endo partners with TLC to commercialize treatment for osteoarthritis knee pain
Endo currently expects to launch the differentiated branded product in the United States in 2025.
June 10
Walmart, Avanlee Care help families coordinate grocery needs for aging loved ones
The all-in-one care app for families caring for a remote senior adds Walmart grocery delivery to its support for seniors and caregivers.
June 10
Alembic intros 2 generics
Alembic's latest generic offerings are entacapone tablets, nystatin and triamcinolone acetonide ointment.
June 10
Biden administration showcases operational plan for children’s COVID-19 vaccines
The Biden administration is planning for all scenarios, including for the first vaccinations to start as early as the week of June 20, with the program ramping up over time.
June 10
New Jersey pharmacist opens nonprofit pharmacy for the uninsured
Ritesh Shah Charitable Pharmacy in Red Bank, N.J., offers medications, immunizations, health education and counseling.
June 10
BD to acquire Parata Systems
Parata provides BD access to a new $600 million pharmacy automation market segment that is expected to grow approximately 10% annually to $1.5 billion in the United States alone over 10 years, according to the company.
June 10
NACDS to host listening sessions prior to White House conference on hunger, nutrition, health
The first session, for NACDS-member retailers, takes place June 23. The second session, for NACDS-member suppliers, occurs July 11.
June 10
Giant to open 2 stores in Philadelphia
Two new store openings add to The Giant Co.'s significant growth in the greater Philadelphia area over the past year.
June 09
FDA advisory committee recommending EU authorization of Novavax COVID-19 vaccine
If emergency use authorization is granted by the FDA, the Novavax COVID-19 vaccine would become the first protein-based COVID-19 vaccine available in the United States.
June 09
Albertsons, Pacvue Partners give brands opportunity to connect with customers
CPG advertisers and their agencies can now leverage Pacvue to create, execute and manage sponsored product advertising campaigns on Albertsons' Retail Media Network.
June 09
Walmart names finalists to pitch at 2022 Open Call event
Suppliers with products made, grown or assembled in the United States will meet one-on-one with Walmart merchants during the June 28 to 29 event.
June 09
NACDS, 93 groups urge continued access to pandemic-related services at pharmacies
A letter from the groups sent to the Biden administration requests that PREP Act authorities remain in place through Oct. 1, 2024.
June 09
Camber launches generic Pepcid
The medication is indicated for the treatment of active duodenal ulcer, active gastric ulcer and symptomatic nonerosive gastroesophageal reflux disease.
June 08
NACDS: Momentum builds for bipartisan legislation to protect Americans’ access to pharmacist care
The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act (HR 7213) would help ensure the continuity of accessible pharmacy-based care during public health emergencies and every day, NACDS states.
June 08
Sam’s Club gets Georgia-Pacific brands delivered to stores 24/7
Sam’s Club is poised to receive Georgia-Pacific products with reliability, speed and consistency, thanks to a partnership with Gatik.
June 08
Amneal debuts 2 generics
The company is offering Lyvispah, a baclofen oral granules specialty product, and bexarotene gel, 1%.
June 07
Meijer reflects on evolution of its supercenters
Meijer is reflecting on how far it has come in serving customers some 60 years since the opening of a store in Grand Rapids, Mich., dubbed Thrifty Acres.
June 07
Fresenius Kabi intros generic Alimta
The medication is used for adult patients with non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer and malignant pleural mesothelioma.
June 07
Target updates 2022 plan focused on inventory optimization
Target is planning several actions in the second quarter, including additional markdowns, removing excess inventory and canceling orders.
June 06
Amazon’s Dave Clark departs company
Dave Clark is leaving Amazon as CEO of worldwide consumer services on July 1.
June 06
Sandoz launches global Act4Biosimilars initiative
Act4Biosimilars aims to increase patient access to advanced medicines by facilitating greater approvability, accessibility, acceptability and affordability (the four A’s) of biosimilars.
June 06
FDA launches dietary supplement education initiative
Supplement Your Knowledge resources is intended to provide reliable information about the potential benefits and risks associated with dietary supplements, such as vitamins, minerals and herbs.
June 03
Walmart launches one global Walmart Academy to spur associates’ career growth
More than 2.3 million associates will have access to the company’s job-specific retail training and new well-being and leadership courses designed to build and grow their careers.
June 03
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, Walgreens study adherence in cystic fibrosis, ulcerative colitis/crohn’s disease patients
Specialty pharmacy interventions focused on adherence may improve patient outcomes, according to findings of two studies.
June 03
Walmart to build 4 ‘next generation’ fulfillment centers
Walmart is set to build four 'next generation' fulfillment centers over the next three years, with the first opening this summer in Joliet, Ill.
June 03
Aetna Better Health of Kansas donates $125K to support Kansas communities
The donations will support healthcare providers and help the community meet health and social care needs, such as those related to mental health, developmental disabilities and housing.
June 03
APhA changes executive leadership
Ilisa Bernstein has been appointed interim CEO of APhA, succeeding Scott Knoer.
June 03
Hy-Vee dietitians kick off summer events for children, families
The free events focus on meals, classes and education to benefit children and families.
June 02
Cardinal Health to open distribution center in Central Ohio
The 208,144-sq.-ft. building will be the 10th U.S. distribution center for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions.
June 02
Amazon Fresh opens its doors in Huntington Beach, Calif.
The Huntington Beach store is the 15th Amazon Fresh location in Southern California.
June 01
Albertsons to provide product ratings, reviews via PowerReviews
Shoppers can browse and interact with authentic product ratings and reviews on 11 of Albertsons’ retail websites, including Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco and Shaw’s.
June 01
FDA grants Servier approval for new indication of Tibsovo
Tibsovo is the first therapy targeting cancer metabolism approved in combination with azacitidine for patients with newly diagnosed IDH1-mutated acute myeloid leukemia.
June 01
Giant dietitians kick off virtual summer camp series
Free Zoom classes focused on summer fun and plenty of inspiring recipe ideas for chefs of all ages are slated throughout June, July and August.