John Murphy

Jan 16, 2025 | chaindrugreview.com | Peter Matz |John Murphy |Michael Hogue

By Peter Matz, Director of Food, Pharmacy andHealth Policy at FMI – The Food Industry AssociationWhile the health care landscape continues to evolve rapidly, retail pharmacies remain at the forefront of patient care. Supermarket pharmacies, in particular, play a vital role as accessible and trusted health care providers within their communities.

Jan 15, 2025 | chaindrugreview.com | John Murphy |Michael Hogue

WASHINGTON — The US Food and Drug Administration has banned the use of red dye No. 3 in food, beverages and ingested drugs, more than 30 years after scientists discovered links to cancer in animals, the agency announced Wednesday. A synthetic color additive made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is used to give foods and beverages a bright cherry-red color.

Jan 15, 2025 | chaindrugreview.com | John Murphy |Michael Hogue

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Healthcare Distribution Alliance (HDA) announced the following updates to its staff. Bryan Hannon joined the association as Director of State Government Affairs, representing the interests of HDA’s healthcare distribution members and managing a legislative territory of 11 states. Hannon comes to HDA with strong advocacy and healthcare policy experience. He most recently worked as a Director of State Advocacy and Outreach at the American Academy of Physician Associates.