South Carolina’s health chief tours MinuteClinic
Tony Keck, director of South Carolina’s Department of Health and Human Services, toured a MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinic inside a CVS/pharmacy in Columbia, S.C.
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Duane Reade goes live with mobile app
Duane Reade has launched its first mobile application for iOS devices and is ramping up its involvement in social media. The New York City drug chain, part of Walgreen Co.
Pharmacists seek broader immunization authority in Texas
Representatives of Texas pharmacy groups, independent pharmacists and industry experts are calling for passage of state legislation that would widen access to immunizations for children. The legislation, Senate Bill 1013, introduced by Texas State Sen. Larry Taylor (R.
Cardinal rolls out latest Rx abuse education toolkit
The Cardinal Health Foundation and the Ohio State University College of Pharmacy have introduced Generation Rx University, the fourth in a series of interactive toolkits designed to combat prescription drug abuse.
Culturelle releases adult chewable probiotic
Culturelle has launched an adult-strength chewable version of its probiotic supplement. The company said Monday that Culturelle Digestive Health Probiotic Chewables enable easier daily probiotic consumption for the many adults who have difficulty swallowing pills.
Carpenter puts her stamp on CACDS
In her first days as president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, Denise Carpenter has started to instill a renewed sense of purpose in the organization.
Walgreens, Alliance Boots, AmerisourceBergen join forces
Walgreen Co. and Alliance Boots GmbH have entered into what they say is an “innovative long-term partnership” with AmerisourceBergen Corp. Executives at the three companies say the agreement reached late last month will enable them to benefit from greater scale and global opportunities.
Landmark deal could transform Rx distribution
The partnership between Walgreen Co., Alliance Boots and AmerisourceBergen Corp. could have a dramatic impact on pharmaceutical distribution around the globe, according to analysts and others familiar with the agreement.
RxImpact Day makes its mark on Capitol Hill
For the fifth consecutive year, hundreds of chain drug executives, pharmacists and pharmacy students descended on Capitol Hill to lobby lawmakers about the importance of community pharmacy to the future of the nation’s health care system.
Carpenter puts stamp on CACDS
In her first days as president and chief executive officer of the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, Denise Carpenter has started to instill a renewed sense of purpose in the organization.
Two more Walgreens flagship stores debut
Walgreen Co. opened a pair of flagship stores within a few days in two of the East Coast’s largest cities late last month. The newest units — in Washington D.C.’s Chinatown area and in the Empire State Building in New York City — are the seventh and eighth Walgreens flagship stores. Separated into
Skaggs, retail pioneer, dies at 89
Among the giants who founded chain drug retailing in America, Sam Skaggs was unique — which is saying something, considering the range of vision and talent contained in the group of entrepreneurs who built America’s chain drug store business.
CVS iPad app gives shoppers access to virtual store
CVS/pharmacy has launched an iPad app featuring a digital pharmacy experience and 3-D virtual store. Using the app, customers can quickly access services from the pharmacy, ExtraCare rewards program, photo center and MinuteClinic, as well as browse departments.
SDM, insurer team up on health efforts
With the prevalence of chronic diseases on the rise, Shoppers Drug Mart (SDM) and Great-West Life are introducing two health support programs for the insurer’s clients.
NACDS sets speaker for PAC event
Nancy-Ann DeParle, former deputy chief of staff for policy for President Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the NACDS Chain Members and Political Action Committee breakfast. The NACDS-PAC event will be held April 22 during the NACDS Annual Meeting in Palm Beach, Fla.
MTM legislation earns NACDS, NCPA endorsement
Pharmacy advocates have endorsed House and Senate bills to expand medication therapy management (MTM) services for seniors. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) have applauded the bipartisan legislation to boost medication compliance.