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Social media rewrites hair care rules

Content creators are firing up hair care sales and retailers must be ready.
HRG reviews 1,634 new HBW items in 2023

In 2023, HRG awarded 148 products predicted to have the highest potential for future success and drive profitability in independent pharmacies and other channels.
How did store brands fare in 2023?

Sales of store brands increased $10.1 billion to a record $236.3 billion last year compared to 2022, per PLMA's new report.
Lupin obtains FDA OK for generic Balcoltra, launches Ganirelix Acetate Injection

The FDA approved Lupin’s Minzoya and the company also is launching Ganirelix Acetate Injection.
Walgreens now accepts Medicare Advantage Supplemental Benefits online, in app

Eligible Medicare Advantage members can now use their benefits to purchase approximately 1,700 items digitally for shipping, pickup or same-day delivery.
DOJ launches antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group

The Department of Justice has opened an antitrust investigation into UnitedHealth Group, the Wall Street Journal reports.
IQVIA report sizes up trends in new drug launches, clinical trials, R&D funding

R&D funding levels have rebounded in 2023 after a steep decline from the peak seen in 2020-21, per IQVIA's report.
Nickel and dimed

Rock-bottom pricing and product shortages are placing increasing pressures on the generic drug sector.

Dollar General now accepting supplemental benefits chainwide