CurrentC mobile payment pilot draws more retailers
More large retail chains have begun piloting the CurrentC secure mobile payment platform from Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX) at select stores.
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Vicks delves into connected health with smartphone thermometer
The Vicks cold and flu relief brand has entered the connected health space with the rollout of the Vicks SmartTemp wireless smartphone thermometer. Kaz USA Inc.
Some primer on pharmacy quality ratings
Next month, the Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) will co-host a one-day pharmacy quality ratings workshop with the American Pharmacists Association, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and the National Alliance of State Pharmacy Associations.
NCPA: Independent pharmacies holding their own
Independent community pharmacies are making strides in diversifying their revenue despite pressure from thinning prescription reimbursements and narrow pharmacy networks, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Rite Aid Foundation makes donation for S.C. flood relief
The Rite Aid Foundation is lending a hand to those affected by last week’s severe flooding in South Carolina.
Brewing giants poised to merge
The boards of Anheuser-Busch InBev and SABMiller plc have agreed in principle on the key terms of an offer by AB InBev to acquire rival brewer SABMiller. The companies said early Tuesday that under an increased offer from AB InBev, SABMiller shareholders would receive £44.00 per share ($68.11 U.S.
Benzer Pharmacy expands into Georgia
Benzer Pharmacy has set up shop in a new state, Georgia, with the official opening of a new drug store in Greensboro. Along with retail pharmacy services, the Greensboro store offers compounding and specialty medications.
Teva unveils Avodart generic
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. has released dutasteride capsules 0.5 mg, a medication for enlarged prostate, in the United States.
NCPA, HHS team up to drive enrollment
The National Community Pharmacists Association is working with U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help spur enrollment in health insurance plans.
Provider status bill builds momentum
Congressional support continues to mount for the pharmacy industry’s push for pharmacists to be designated as health care providers. The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) reported that a majority of the U.S.
More M&As expected to shake up retail Rx
As much as the chain drug industry has consolidated, there is room for more mergers and acquisitions. That’s evident from the M&A speculation swirling about the sector in the U.S. and Canada, as well as recent activity.
CVS grows health care arsenal
CVS/pharmacy is adding hearing centers in seven stores and providing optical services in another five. The hearing centers are debuting in greater Dallas and Cleveland, while the vision services will be unveiled around Washington, D.C./Baltimore.
HHS lays groundwork for ACA enrollment
The government vows to conduct an extensive outreach initiative during the Affordable Care Act’s upcoming open enrollment period in an attempt to enroll millions of eligible but difficult-to-reach Americans who have yet to sign up for health insurance.
Ritzman eyes pharmacy of future
Ritzman Pharmacy has entered into an agreement with Pharmacy Innovations LLC, an affiliate of Northeast Ohio Medical University, to create a “pharmacy of the future.” With a planned opening in January 2016, the pharmacy will be located in the NEOMED Education and Wellness (NEW) Center.
MTM gets a big lift from new CMS plan
A pilot program for an enhanced medication therapy management model for Medicare Part D has been welcomed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Drug chains a destination for Halloween
Consumers plan to make drug stores one of their main destinations for Halloween shopping this fall. Twenty-four percent of the 1,000 U.S.