Retail pharmacy advocates applauded the House of Representatives for unanimously passing two bipartisan bills that aim to lower drug costs. The bills — the Patient Right to Know Drug Prices Act and the Know the Lowest Price Act — had originated in the Senate, where each had gained earlier approval.
Rite Aid Corp. has changed its corporate governance and recast its board. The company separated the chairman and chief executive officer functions, with director Bruce Bodaken becoming chairman and John Standley remaining CEO.
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Ohio pharmacy owner Paul White has received this year’s NARD Ownership Award from the NCPA Foundation. The award was presented at the NCPA 2018 Annual Convention in Boston.
In honor of American Pharmacists Month this October, Walgreens is recognizing its more than 28,000 pharmacists for their commitment to care and their role in improving patient outcomes across the United States and Puerto Rico.
The National Community Pharmacists Association Foundation has announced its planned activities during the NCPA 2018 Annual Convention in Boston, Mass. on Oct. 6-9.
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in the state of Washington, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Seattle-area high schools.
Laura Cranston, chief executive officer, Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA), issued the following statement on the approval of federal legislation to combat the opioid epidemic: “The PQA applauds the bipartisan work of Congress to mitigate the opioid epidemic and ensure the safe and appropriate use of
ARLINGTON, Va. – This week the U.S. Senate passed the opioid-abuse-prevention legislation that reflects aspects of all four of the policy topics recommended by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), and that the U.S. House of Representatives passed on September 28.
Private brand expansion has been a major priority for Amazon with several new labels being introduced every year.
QS/1 realizes pharmacy is a noble profession that gives back to the community every day. For their work, QS/1 is honoring pharmacists at the 2018 National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) Annual Convention by donating to charities in the name of three pharmacists.
McKesson’s RxOwnership team has partnered with the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) to sponsor its ninth Pharmacy Ownership Workshop, to further advance community pharmacy ownership. The Pharmacy Ownership Workshop takes place October 4-6, ahead of the NCPA Annual Convention.
Among many of today’s consumers, retailer loyalty extends only as far as conveniently and cost-effectively getting the best price on the product they want. The retailer that meets that need wins the sale.
Giant Food Stores announced plans for a new store format and brand designed for urban neighborhoods. The first of the new stores will be located in Philadelphia’s Graduate Hospital neighborhood, and will be called Giant Heirloom Market.
GARDEN GROVE, Calif.– C3 International, a biopharmaceutical company that has played a leadership role in the emerging cannabinoid therapeutics health sector, officially announced the launch of its flagship Idrasil pain management pill. Idrasil is the first standardized form of medical cannabis.
Colgate Optic White is teaming up with actress Debra Messing to dish on how she has remained energized, fit and glowing throughout her career.
