COVID-19

Teva rolls out generic Truvada, Atripla
Teva's generic Truvada and Atripla are combination treatments available as a single pill.
NRF reports holiday spending marked by uncertainty
Consumer spending has recovered from the coronavirus pandemic more quickly than expected, but the outlook for holiday sales is still marked by uncertainty, according to the National Retail Federation.

Changing shopper behavior creates opportunity in beauty

Drug Store News spoke with a number of leading retailers, brands and industry analysts who have identified seven beauty categories that need the most attention in order to keep shoppers coming.
Rite Aid celebrates front-line pharmacy heroes

Rite Aid is rebranding its Pharmacy Champions program as Pharmacy Heroes in order to acknowledge the service provided by its pharmacy staff in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
APhA, Washington State University launch program to prepare pharmacists for pediatric immunizations

The new program is aimed at preparing state-licensed immunizing pharmacists to meet the education requirements to administer vaccinations to children age 3 to 18 years old.
CARES Act provision creates an opportunity for OTC brands, retailers

Significant changes in the Affordable Care Act might be a boon for mass retailers and the over-the-counter medications section, as well as the CPG companies that operate in this space.
Hy-Vee pharmacies offer childhood vaccinations, flu shots

Childhood vaccinations now are available at more than 270 Hy-Vee pharmacy locations in eight states.
Bed Bath & Beyond offering same-day delivery

Bed Bath & Beyond is now offering same-day delivery within hours of purchase.
AAM report: Generic savings totaled $313B in 2019

The U.S. healthcare system saved $313 billion in 2019 due to low-cost generics, according to a new report by the Association for Accessible Medicines.
NACDS flu ads to air during presidential debate week in Washington, D.C.

The National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ flu vaccine message will air in Washington, D.C., on presidential debate day and debate reaction day.

Teva rolls out generic Truvada, Atripla

NRF reports holiday spending marked by uncertainty

Changing shopper behavior creates opportunity in beauty

Rite Aid celebrates front-line pharmacy heroes

APhA, Washington State University launch program to prepare pharmacists for pediatric immunizations

CARES Act provision creates an opportunity for OTC brands, retailers

​​​​​​​Hy-Vee pharmacies offer childhood vaccinations, flu shots

Bed Bath & Beyond offering same-day delivery

AAM report: Generic savings totaled $313B in 2019

NACDS flu ads to air during presidential debate week in Washington, D.C.

Hy-Vee pharmacies offer childhood vaccinations, flu shots