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FDA scrutinizes antibacterial soaps

The Food and Drug Administration has proposed a rule calling on manufacturers of antibacterial hand soaps and body washes to show that their products are safe for long-term daily use and more effective than plain soap and water in preventing illness and the spread of certain infections.

NCPA: CMS documents reveal mail order Rx complaints

Almost 1,200 seniors have complained to Medicare this year about problems with mail order pharmacies, including shipment of unneeded medication and having to go without medication because delayed shipments, according to documentation recently released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

Walgreens, CDC to evaluate HIV care model

Walgreen Co. is collaborating with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to pilot a model of HIV patient-centered care in a national project to advance clinical integration and medication therapy management.

Duane Reade leverages social media for hosiery promo

Duane Reade has kicked off a holiday photo contest on Facebook to boost awareness of its store-brand hosiery products. The metropolitan New York drug chain said Monday that its "Show Us Your Party Legs" contest, which runs until Jan.

CVS Caremark Charitable Trust helps advance community health

The CVS Caremark Charitable Trust has committed $5 million to help expand access to quality health care nationwide via partnerships with the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC), the School-Based Health Alliance and the second year of the "Innovations in Community Health" grant p

Gallup: Pharmacists among most-trusted professionals

Pharmacists continue to be well-regarded by Americans in terms of honesty and ethics, according to an annual poll by Gallup. In Gallup’s yearly Honesty & Ethics survey, released Monday, 70% of the 1,031 U.S. adults polled rated pharmacists as "very high" or "high" in honesty and ethical standards.

Foulkes set to become CVS/pharmacy president

In becoming president of CVS/pharmacy, Helena Foulkes brings to the role a wealth of experience with diverse facets of the chain, especially health care offerings. Helena Foulkes Foulkes, 49, who succeeds Mark Cosby on January 1, has been CVS Caremark Corp.

Rx is one key to making ACA work

The importance of pharmacists to the success of the Affordable Care Act was reinforced late last month by National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson.

Walgreens names Chawla as chief marketer

The restructuring of Walgreen Co.’s management team continues. Under the leadership of Sona Chawla, the chain’s new Digital and Marketing Division will combine and integrate e-commerce, enterprisewide marketing, and customer loyalty and insights.