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New study highlights OTCs’ value to the healthcare system
New data from the Consumer Healthcare Products Association and IRI is highlighting the ripple effect that a consumer buying an OTC product can have on the American healthcare system — namely, some $146 billion in savings.
Walgreens, Rite Aid adopt 21-plus tobacco sales policies
The two major drug chains still selling tobacco products this past week took moves to restrict who can purchase the products in their stores.

Retailers, manufacturers aim to breathe life into beauty

Drug Store News asked companies attending NACDS Annual what beauty topics they hope to focus on at this year’s meeting, particularly in the wake of a less than stellar previous year for the category.
Bed Head by Tigi celebrates ‘Your Vibe Our Tribe’

Bed Head by Tigi is celebrating the individuality, inspirations, hair and vibes of 10 individuals with its “Your Vibe Our Tribe” campaign.
Walgreens Boots Alliance makes key leadership appointments

Walgreens Boots Alliance made several leadership appointments, such as naming Gunjan Bhow chief digital officer, and Annie Murphy global chief commercial officer.
Editor’s Note: Amazon’s swift current

DSN's editor-in-chief, Seth Mendelson, looks at how Amazon is feeling the pain of changing consumer shopping patterns.
Cardinal Health Foundation, Kroger to host Drug Take-Back Day event

As part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the event looks to provide customers with a safe, convenient and anonymous way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.
O’Dang Hummus brings dressings to Publix shelves

O’Dang Hummus' roasted red pepper, Greek Tzatziki and honey mustard dressings can now be found at Publix's dressing aisle.
How pharmacogenomics can affect community practice

Michael Schuh, an ambulatory pharmacist, takes a look at pharmacogenomics, which is the individual genetic testing of how medications are metabolized.
Bud Light debuts Lemon Tea lager

Bud Light Lemon Tea is a seasonal offering that is brewed with lemon peels and aged over real black tea leaves, the company said.

New study highlights OTCs’ value to the healthcare system

Walgreens, Rite Aid adopt 21-plus tobacco sales policies

Retailers, manufacturers aim to breathe life into beauty

Bed Head by Tigi celebrates ‘Your Vibe Our Tribe’

Walgreens Boots Alliance makes key leadership appointments

Editor’s Note: Amazon’s swift current

Cardinal Health Foundation, Kroger to host Drug Take-Back Day event

O’Dang Hummus brings dressings to Publix shelves

How pharmacogenomics can affect community practice

Bud Light debuts Lemon Tea lager