Pharmaca, Kerr roll out mobile Rx apps
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy and Kerr Drug have deployed mobile applications from mscripts that help customers manage their prescriptions via smartphones.
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ATF offers reward for string of pharmacy holdups
The Philadelphia division of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) has announced a reward for information on armed robberies of 13 pharmacies, mostly chain drug stores, in the Philadelphia area.
NYC mayor Mike Bloomberg gets flu shot at Duane Reade
New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg and Health Commissioner Tom Farley got their seasonal flu shots in Duane Reade’s pharmacy at 100 Broadway in Manhattan. Bloomberg received his flu shot at Duane Reade’s new store at 100 Broadway in Manhattan. The Walgreen Co.
Loblaw pharmacies recognized for hypertension efforts
Loblaw Cos. and its pharmacy group have been awarded the Certificate of Excellence by Hypertension Canada for their efforts to promote health management and help patients manage chronic disease.
Walgreens participates in CheckUp America type 2 diabetes campaign
Walgreen Co. is supporting the American Diabetes Association’s CheckUp America initiative, which aims to help consumers in the prevention of type 2 diabetes.
Ex-drugstore.com CEO joins AOL board
Former drugstore.com chairman and chief executive officer Dawn Lepore has become a member of the board of directors at AOL Inc. "AOL has an impressive collection of world-class brands and is a clear industry leader in creating cutting-edge digital advertising solutions," Lepore said in a statement.
Bi-Lo offers giveaway with flu vaccination
Bi-Lo this week began offering giveaways to spur flu prevention under its "Shield Yourself" campaign. The Southeast food and drug chain said Wednesday that through Oct.
In Conn., Walgreens helps train people with disabilities for jobs
About a year after launching a program to help create more job opportunities for people with disabilities in Connecticut, 62 participants have completed training under the Walgreens Retail Employees with Disabilities Initiative (REDI).
Pine Brothers serves up free drops to opera singers
Throat drop maker Pine Brothers is offering its products free to America’s professional opera singers Pine Brothers announced the free throat drops promotion in front of the Metropolitan Opera House in Manhattan.
Medline earns kudos for BioMask
Medline Industries Inc.’s BioMask medical face mask has won the 2012 Chicago Innovation Award.
NCPA announces new officers, board members
The National Community Pharmacists Association has installed new officers and board members for its 2012-13 term. NCPA said Wednesday that Donnie Calhoun, who owns two pharmacies in Anniston, Ala., has been named president. He is also the 2012 president of the Alabama Board of Pharmacy.
MinuteClinic expands in North Carolina
MinuteClinic has set foot in a new market with the opening of three walk-in clinics in CVS/pharmacy stores in the Asheville, N.C., area. The CVS Caremark retail health clinic subsidiary said Wednesday that the new clinics are located in Arden, Asheville and Hendersonville, N.C.
Navarro uses pink Rx caps to promote breast cancer awareness
Navarro Discount Pharmacy is recognizing Breast Cancer Awareness Month by putting pink prescription bottle caps on all prescriptions filled during October. Navarro will use the pink Rx caps during October.
Twisted Sista hair care line rolls out to CVS
Twisted Sista’s salon-inspired hair care and hair styling products are now available at select CVS/pharmacy stores across the country. The Twisted Sista line includes items designed to cleanse, condition, create and finish hair.
No7 marks milestone with new skin care offerings
The Boots No7 brand is celebrating its 77th anniversary with a pair of new skin care product and a brand redesign for the U.S. market. Boots North America said Tuesday that it’s introducing No7 Beautiful Skin, a two-step skin care range called that eliminates the need for a toner, and No7 Lift
Bartell Drugs adopts online wellness rewards program
Bartell Drugs has teamed up with EveryMove to launch an online rewards program that encourages its customers to pursue healthy lifestyles. Under the EveryMove program, rewards for healthy activities include Bartell Drugs gift cards.