In Hagan, pharmacy has strong Capitol Hill ally
Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
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Walgreens recognized as innovator in health care
Walgreen Co. has been named as one of the health care industry’s most innovative companies by Fast Company Magazine. Walgreens said Monday that it was the third time in four years it has earned the recognition, part of the business publication’s "World’s Most Innovative Companies" issue.
Magnacca exits Walgreens for RadioShack
A week after being promoted by Walgreen Co., Joe Magnacca left the company to become chief executive officer at RadioShack Corp. On February 1, the 50-year-old Magnacca was promoted from senior vice president to executive vice president of Walgreens.
CVS establishes global outpost in Brazil
CVS Caremark Corp. has acquired the Brazilian drug chain Drogaria Onofre. Announced by president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo during a February 6 conference call on the company’s strong fourth quarter results, the acquisition marks CVS’ first venture outside of the United States.
In Hagan, pharmacy has strong ally on Capitol Hill
Kay Hagan understands what community pharmacy can do.
Patients give high marks to pharmacy staff
In recent years the role of the pharmacist has evolved and assumed greater importance in the country’s health care system. In community pharmacy increasing emphasis has been placed on the expertise of the pharmacist in guiding patients in their use of prescription medications.
Adherence up at Thrifty White
Thrifty White Pharmacy’s Medication Synchronization (Med Sync) program has significantly boosted adherence, a new study shows. Patients enrolled in Med Sync were 3.4 to 6.1 times more likely to adhere to prescriptions than a control group, the Virginia Commonwealth University study found.
Loyalty, pharmacy programs bolstered by CVS
CVS Caremark Corp. recently enhanced two pharmacy-related programs. One expands CVS/pharmacy’s ExtraCare loyalty card plan with the launch of ExtraCare Pharmacy & Health Rewards.
Appeals court asked to review Medi-Cal ruling
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and seven other health care groups have asked a federal appeals court to review its decision to allow California to reduce its Medi-Cal reimbursement rates.
Duane Reade melds physical, virtual worlds
In the latest effort to increase its customer engagement, Duane Reade has integrated its stores into the mobile game Ingress. The 250-store drug chain that is part of Walgreen Co. is one of the first retail partners in the New York market for the game that blends the physical and virtual world.
Driscoll becomes exec VP, CFO at Katz
The Katz Group has appointed Sharon Driscoll executive vice president and chief financial officer. The former Sears Canada Inc. and Loblaw Cos. executive joins the company that operates the Rexall and Rexall Pharma Plus pharmacy chains in Canada after more than a quarter century working in finance.
Expanded role for Rx is sought
With the nation’s health care system on the verge of a new era, advocates for community pharmacy are urging federal officials to ensure that community pharmacists play a greater role going forward.
Regional Chain Conference undervalued
Earlier this month the brightest people in chain drug store retailing gathered in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. They came to analyze the state of their businesses and, more specifically, the direction of chain drug retailing in America.
Advancing Rx care in a precarious policy landscape
both directional and financial — translate into challenges and opportunities for chain pharmacy. Following the most recent November elections, our country has retained the same set of political players to address many of the same fiscal issues that continue to perplex the nation’s government. As a
Shoppers Drug Mart renews share repurchase plan
Shoppers Drug Mart is initiating a stock buyback program that could see the company repurchasing up to 5% of its outstanding common shares.
Pharmacists’ role in flu preparedness highlighted
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has submitted a statement to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations that spotlights community pharmacy’s increased role administering flu vaccinations.