CVS: Patients give high marks to telehealth
Retail clinic patients find the telehealth experience very satisfying, according to a CVS Health Research Institute study of a pilot program at MinuteClinic.
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AmerisourceBergen, GNP enlist PrescribeWellness tech
AmerisourceBergen Corp. and its Good Neighbor Pharmacy network will employ technology from PrescribeWellness to deliver and maintain the company’s new Patient Engagement Center.
CVS Health closes Omnicare acquisition
CVS Health has finalized its $12.9 billion acquisition of Omnicare, a leading provider of pharmacy services to long-term care facilities.
Shoppers Drug Mart boosts support of women’s health
Shoppers Drug Mart has unveiled a three-year, $1 million partnership with Osteoporosis Canada as part of the retailer’s new Shoppers LOVE YOU program.
NBTY acquires Dr. Organic skin care line
NBTY Inc., a supplier of vitamins, nutritional supplements and sports nutrition, has agreed to acquire Dr. Organic, a naturally inspired skin care line in the U.K. The deal is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close later this year. The Dr.
London Drugs marks World Photo Day
A promotion by London Drugs encourages photographers both amateur and pro to celebrate their craft for World Photo Day. The western Canada drug chain is spotlighting World Photo Day, held on Aug. 19, both in stores and online.
Anderson: Don’t miss Vision 2026 at Total Store Expo
We are hearing that retailers’ “dance cards” for the 2015 NACDS Total Store Expo are filling up quickly.
Pharmacogenomics pilot gains backing from NACDS
the study of how preventive and therapeutic health care can be driven by an individual’s genetics — has garnered increased attention from the retail pharmacy sector.
Walgreens, Rite Aid kick off flu shot campaigns
Walgreens and Rite Aid have commenced their annual flu shot campaigns, providing consumers with a range of vaccine options and making it easy for people to get immunized against influenza.
Galderma launches two Benzac acne products
Benzac Skin Refining Mask and Benzac Acne Eliminating Cleanser. “The addition of Benzac Skin Refining Mask and Benzac Acne Eliminating Cleanser allows teens to customize a highly effective skin care regimen that quickly clears up mild-to-moderate
Rite Aid stores to accept mobile payments
All Rite Aid stores will accept mobile payments, including Apple Pay and Google Wallet, beginning on Saturday, August 15, the company said Tuesday. Rite Aid will also accept Google’s forthcoming Android Pay, as well as tap and pay credit and debit cards.
Jouviance skin care to make U.S. debut at CVS
Canadian brand Jouviance plans to enter the U.S. market with the launch of its dermatological skin care line exclusively at CVS/pharmacy stores.
CVS Health launches ScriptSync service
CVS Health is launching a new pharmacy service called ScriptSync, which promises to make it easier and more convenient for patients to take multiple medications as prescribed.
Upsher-Smith gains approval for Namenda generic
Upsher-Smith Laboratories Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration of an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) for memantine hydrochloride tablets, a treatment for Alzheimer’s disease, in strengths of 5 mg and 10 mg.
CVS Health: Rx therapy for high cholesterol needs review
The cardiology community should review and reconsider current treatment guidelines for the management of high cholesterol, according to experts at the CVS Health Research Institute.
FLAVORx rolls out iPhone app
FLAVORx aims to help improve adherence to pediatric medications with the launch of its first mobile application for iPhone.