COVID-19

For the fiscal period ended Dec. 31, Ahold Delhaize reported that its same-store sales grew 11.2%, due largely to COVID-19 related sales strength.

The federal government is increasing its vaccine supply to 13.5 million doses per week, and pharmacies will be receiving 2 million doses per week, according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki.

The National Community Pharmacists Association said more COVID-19 vaccine supply is needed by local pharmacies to accelerate the rate of vaccine administration.

MarkeTouch scheduling software has built-in tools to ensure patients show up to their appointments.

In 2020, the FDA approved or tentatively approved 948 generic drug applications, including 72 first generics. The FDA also approved 30 generics under the Competitive Generic Therapy.

Kroger Health is set to offer the first smartphone-enabled, at-home rapid COVID-19 test.

CVS Health saw revenues increase 4% for the fourth quarter and 4.6% for the year ended Dec. 31, 2020.

Publix Pharmacy has administered more than 250,000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine throughout Florida.