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For more than 70 years, Drug Store News has served as a key source of information for the retail drug sector. With a readership of 40,000 industry experts, this publication offers up-to-date news on industry happenings, merchandising trends, and advancements in pharmacy. Its well-researched articles and in-depth studies cover all significant areas of chain drug retailing and combination stores, making it the most widely read publication in its field.

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Dollar General extends partnership with American Red Cross

1 day ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Dollar General shared that it has renewed its commitment to the American Red Cross Disaster Responder Program with an additional $250,000 donation to support the organization’s disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts. The donation will help provide safe shelter, hot meals, emotional support and resources to DG’s neighbors in need across the country.
Which states do seniors pay the most for the worst care?

1 day ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Recent federal data indicates that over 40% of Americans now expect to spend more than $100,000 on elder care during retirement, spotlighting the growing national concern about care affordability. A recent study by Your Insurance Attorney analyzed elderly care across the United States to identify the states where the financial burden of senior care is disproportionately high relative to the quality of services delivered.
Camber launches chlorpromazine HCl injection

1 day ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Camber is introducing chlorpromazine HCl injection.
What habits will consumers exhibit for 2025 holiday shopping?

1 day ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

A new survey from Basis Technologies finds that 35% of U.S. consumers expect their holiday gift spending this year to increase from last year. However, half of respondents (49%) want to spend the least amount of money as possible on gifting. The majority of those who will increase spend (62%) say that it is because of inflation driving up prices of gifts. Additionally, 41% of consumers say they will stop buying from a retailer that doesn’t align with their personal values.
Health system pharmacists playing larger role in patient care, ASHP survey finds

2 days ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Health-system pharmacists are playing a larger role in frontline patient care, reflecting a sharp increase in clinical involvement and more than a decade of steady growth in their roles on the care team, according to the 2024 ASHP National Survey of Pharmacy Practice in Hospital Settings published today in AJHP.
CVS Health opens new Workforce Innovation and Talent Center in Chicago

2 days ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

In collaboration with the Chicago Baptist Institute, the new center will train individuals seeking employment as pharmacy technicians, customer service associates, call center associates and retail associates. A simulated retail store within each location will offer hands-on job training to create experiences that closely resemble real-world scenarios.
Celltrion obtains FDA OK for new presentation of Stelara biosimilar

2 days ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Skip to main content Celltrion has obtained the Food and Drug Administration’s clearance for a new presentation of Steqeyma (ustekinumab-stba), a biosimilar to Stelara (ustekinumab), in a 45mg/0.5ml solution in a single-dose vial for subcutaneous injection. The additional presentation is approved for the treatment of pediatric patients aged 6 to 17 years, weighing less than 60kg, with plaque psoriasis or psoriatic arthritis.
Kraft Heinz to remove FD&C colors from U.S. portfolio before end of 2027

2 days ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

The Kraft Heinz Company announced it will not launch any new products in the United States with Food, Drug & Cosmetic colors, effective immediately. The company also announced it will remove the remaining FD&C colors from its U.S. product portfolio before the end of 2027. Already, nearly 90% of Kraft Heinz’s U.S. products are free of FD&C colors (by Net Sales).
Walmart reportedly testing dark stores to speed up delivery

2 days ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Walmart is reportedly testing dark stores, which are warehouse-like facilities that are closed to the public, per a Bloomberg report, which cited unnamed sources. The effort is part of Walmart’s push to speed up deliveries and compete more effectively with Amazon, the report said, noting that Walmart has opened one of these smaller warehouses in Dallas and plans another in Bentonville, Ark. More locations are under consideration, per the report.
Walgreens Boots Alliance reports Q3 results

2 days ago | drugstorenews.com | Sandra Levy

Walgreens Boots Alliance saw continued improvement in its U.S. Healthcare segment and benefits from its cost savings initiatives, said CEO Tim Wentworth in announcing financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025.