Using drug spend, utilization data to improve outcomes
Thanks to the ever-growing applications of data analytics technology, chain drug stores have a unique opportunity to create benefits ranging from improved member outcomes to lowered spending.
Bill Schiffner
Hallmark rolls out “Put It Into Words” with Gabrielle Union
Hallmark launched “Put It Into Words,” a nationwide effort to put more caring into the world with cards, on Monday, July 30 with an inspiring evening hosted by Gabrielle Union at Lombardi House in Los Angeles.
NACDS promoting National Immunization Awareness Month
During the commemoration of National Immunization Awareness Month in August, NACDS will be promoting a host of story lines of importance to public health and to pharmacy’s role as the face of neighborhood healthcare.
PrescribeWellness and Thrifty White expand offerings
PrescribeWellness announced that the partnership between PrescribeWellness and Thrifty White will now be offered to Thrifty White’s independently owned pharmacy partners through Thrifty White’s Affiliated Pharmacy Program.
Instacart teams with Hy-Vee to offer same-day grocery delivery
Instacart announced that it will partner with Hy-Vee, Inc. to expand its delivery footprint and provide new and convenient shopping options to Hy-Vee customers in more than two dozen markets, with more markets launching in the near future.
SaluMed Pharmacy streamlines business with Epicor Eagle N Series technology
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McKesson Ventures donates $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America
SAN FRANCISCO – McKesson Ventures, the venture capital arm of McKesson Corporation, announced that it has donated $10,000 to Meals on Wheels America on behalf of its former portfolio company Landmark Health, a leading provider of in-home, risk-based medical care.
Depend brand launches more sizes of FIT-FLEX Underwear
For the nearly 65 million Americans experiencing bladder leakage, well-fitting undergarments are essential to living a comfortable life while remaining confidently protected from leaks.
Waterpik unveils Sonic-Fusion flossing toothbrush
Waterpik has unveiled the revolutionary Waterpik Sonic-Fusion, the world’s first and only flossing toothbrush at a press event at the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum.
Lilly to acquire ARMO BioSciences
Eli Lilly and Company and ARMO BioSciences, Inc. announced a definitive agreement for Lilly to acquire ARMO for $50 per share, or approximately $1.6 billion, in an all-cash transaction.
Buoy Health partners with CVS Health on AI clinic referrals
Buoy Health, a start up health technology company that develops digital tools, has entered into an agreement with CVS Health’s MinuteClinic subsidiary to provide patients with access to convenient, accessible and affordable care at any of its over 1,100 MinuteClinic locations nationwide.
Going omnichannel is transformative for Rx
the two U.S. retailers most associated with pharmacy prescription fulfillment — have injected their pharmacy
Diplomat reports strong Q1 results
Diplomat Pharmacy announced financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2018. All comparisons, unless otherwise noted, are to the quarter ended March 31, 2017.
FEBC offers advice for allergy season
It’s heating up across America and that means trees are livening up and releasing pollen. For many, that signals the onset of allergy symptoms. While individuals may experience different degrees of symptoms at different times, they may all be dreading this warmer weather.
How to win back the convenience consumer
Drug stores have sustained a dip in trips in recent years, down nearly 15% from 2015 to 2017, according to IRI. This loss of trips is challenging for the drug class of trade, as stores lose the foot traffic they need to accelerate growth. Our data and analytics indicate that trips in drug are down
Maximizing real estate essential to overarching strategy
Real estate has always been critical to the strategies of chain drug stores, but given the dynamics in the sector today, one could make a strong argument for the necessity of maximizing real estate down to the last square foot.