Bartell, QFC begin pharmacy immunization project
Bartell Drugs and QFC Pharmacy, the pharmacy arm of Kroger Co.’s QFC Stores supermarket chain, have launched projects to test models for pharmacy-provided immunizations.
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Walgreens uses digital motivation to spur adherence
Later this month, Walgreens plans to finish the implementation of a platform from HealthPrize Technologies designed to drive patient engagement and medication adherence.
Genoa sees high Rx adherence via integrated care model
Genoa achieves higher medication adherence rates than community pharmacies through its integrated care model of pharmacies within community mental health centers, according to new research.
Rite Aid commences flu vaccination drive
With the start of flu season just around the corner in the fall, Rite Aid Corp. has begun its annual immunization push by offering walk-in flu shots daily. The drug chain said Tuesday that customers can visit any of its nearly 4,600 stores to get a seasonal flu shot from a
ECRM introduces prestige beauty session
Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing (ECRM) has launched the Prestige Cosmetics & Beauty Care Efficient Program Planning Session (EPPS).
Carmex debuts first natural lip balm
Carma Laboratories Inc. has expanded its lip care lineup with Carmex Comfort Care Lip Balm.
Pepsi inaugurates new Twitter ad offering
PepsiCo is helping social media giant Twitter introduce a new advertising product, dubbed Promoted #Stickers.
Kroger, The Little Clinic take aim at the flu, hunger
Kroger Co. is supporting Feeding America food banks through a new health and wellness program with its in-store pharmacies and The Little Clinic retail health clinics.
OmniSYS solution IDs vaccine-eligible patients
OmniSYS LLC has launched a service designed to help pharmacies identify and engage patients eligible for pharmacist-administered vaccines.
Walgreens kicks off annual flu shot push
As the nation enters the back-to-school season, Walgreens has launched its yearly flu vaccination campaign.
Dollar General marks opening of 13,000th store
Dollar General Corp. has opened its 13,000th store, located in Birmingham, Ala. The deep discount chain held a grand opening event for the store, situated at 4132 Jefferson Avenue Southwest in Birmingham, on Saturday.
Mack’s to add personal sound amplifier
McKeon Products Inc. is expanding its Mack’s ear product lineup with the Mack’s Audibles Personal Sound Amplifier. Not hearing aids, Mack’s Audibles amplify sound for people who aren’t hearing impaired but could benefit from a hearing boost, according to McKeon.
Benzer Pharmacy joins American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance
Benzer Pharmacy has joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA), a pharmacy purchasing association. All of Benzer’s more than 60 pharmacy locations nationwide will be members of the alliance, according to Benzer Pharmacy president Alpesh Patel.
Glock Health launches G-PUR supplement
Glock Health, Science and Research Inc. has introduced G-PUR, a dietary supplement described by the company as a “first of its kind.” Glock Health said G-PUR, which consists of a mineral called clinoptilolite, is being marketed to select pharmacies in the United States.
Endo tabs Ciaffoni as U.S branded Rx president
Joseph Ciaffoni has been named president of U.S. branded pharmaceuticals at Endo International plc. Endo said Ciaffoni is slated to start in the new post on Aug. 15. He joins the company from Biogen, where he was senior vice president of the global specialty medicines group.