Pharmacy benefits included as part of an employer’s total health insurance package, known as a "carve-in" model, provide cost savings and more effective care, according to a study by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and Prime Therapeutics.
Research from CVS Health highlights the sharp growth in spending for specialty medications, which is far outpacing expenditures on traditional prescription drugs.
A new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association finds high satisfaction among patients enrolled in medication refill synchronization programs.
PediaCare has introduced Smooth Melts chewable, flavored fever relief tablets for children. Parent company Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said PediaCare Smooth Melts are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to get kids to take the medication.
SpermCheck has expanded its retail distribution of its at-home male fertility test to more pharmacy retailers. The company said the SpermCheck Fertility test is now available at CVS/pharmacy, Kinney Drugs and Target, along with Walgreens, Rite Aid and Meijer. Priced at $39.
A strong pharmacy performance hoisted same-store sales at Walgreen Co. in September. Walgreens said Friday that sales in comparable stores surged 7.9% in September, marking the drug chain’s largest monthly increase in calendar 2014. Comp-store sales had gained 3.7% in August.
MinuteClinic has opened its first walk-in medical clinics in the Corpus Christi, Texas, metropolitan area. Parent company CVS Health said Thursday that two new MinuteClinics have opened inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Corpus Christi and Portland, Texas.
Walgreen Co. has partnered with WebMD Health Corp. to give customers direct access to the online health information provider’s virtual wellness coaching programs and educational content.
By 2017, CVS Health aims to raise medication adherence among its millions of patients by 5% to 15% through new interventions. CVS outlined its goal Thursday with the release of a new Insights Report titled, "Adherence: Why It’s So Hard and What We Can Do About It." The report, by the CVS
Rite Aid Corp. turned its biggest monthly same-store sales gain of the calendar year in September. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Sept. 27, comparable-store sales climbed 5.1% year over year. That topped the drug chain’s 3.
This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to hold free women’s health screenings as a way to encourage women to take a more active role in monitoring and maintaining their health. The Walmart warehouse club chain said the free screenings will be available on Oct. 11 to both members and nonmembers at all 599
Akorn Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Xopenex Inhalation Solution from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Medical equipment, supply and technology company BD plans to buy CareFusion for $12.2 billion in cash and stock, a deal that the companies said will create a global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.
Walgreens and Duane Reade drug stores nationwide are providing international and domestic money transfer services through a new stage-and-pay kiosk model from Western Union.
Vita Coco has enlisted a roster of professional athletes to serve as brand spokesmen in its new "Drafted by Nature" national marketing campaign.
Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc. has launched 25-mg and 35-mg capsules for Absorica (isotretinoin), an acne medication, in the U.S. market.
