Successful campaign for NACDS-PAC
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores says the results of this year’s congressional elections bode well for community pharmacy.
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CACDS assesses challenges of evolving business model
Adding new services to an established business model, as community pharmacy is now in the process of accomplishing, is challenging but it can be done profitably, said Steve Wilton, vice president of pharmacy affairs at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores, at CACDS’ annual conference.
Ontario likely to widen scope of Rx practice
Marshall Moleschi, registrar of Ontario College of Pharmacists, told his audience at the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores 2012 Conference that policy makers and the health care community are keen to see pharmacy professionals practice to their full scope.
Drug stores a line of defense against chaos
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Pharmacy needs to stay engaged in political process
With the conclusion of the 2012 election cycle, retail pharmacy operators have received a definitive answer to one of the biggest questions facing the industry.
Drug chains should cater to care-at-home needs
from clinical to retail settings. So, who is, or will be, shopping your home health care department? Have you been reacting to your customers’ needs or anticipating them? The number of seniors in the United States is rising
Sanofi, Elizabeth Perkins make casting call for diabetes documentary
Actress Elizabeth Perkins has teamed up with Sanofi US on the "Diabetes Co-Stars" awareness campaign to produce a documentary that will feature people with diabetes and those who support them.
Congress gets NCPA’s input on compounding
The National Community Pharmacists Association has provided comment and research on compounding pharmacy services to two congressional committees holding hearings on the meningitis outbreak at the New England Compounding Center (NECC).
Walmart adopts Rx package that promotes adherence
Walmart pharmacies have enlisted a new, eco-friendly pharmaceutical package that also helps patients comply with their medication regimens.
Rocasuba unveils homeopathic energy patch
Rocasuba Inc. has extended its product lineup with the debut of an all-natural energy patch. Rocasuba calls Spot On Energy a safer, healthier alternative to energy drinks, shots and pills.
County Rx discount card saves residents $500 million
Residents in counties that participate in the National Association of Counties (NACo) Prescription Discount Card Program have saved over $500 million on their medications since the initiative’s launch in 2004, according to data from NACo and CVS Caremark.
CVS launches mobile photo printing service in stores
A new service at CVS/pharmacy enables customers to upload digital images from a mobile device to Kodak stations in its stores to create a wide range of photo products.
Pharmacy college honors Kirby Lester CEO Zage
Kirby Lester president and chief executive officer Garry Zage, R.Ph., has been named 2012 Alumnus of the Year by the University of Illinois College of Pharmacy. Kirby Lester’s Garry Zage (left) with Illinois College of Pharmacy Dean Jerry Bauman.
LipiGesic M cited as ‘first-line therapy’ for migraines
PuraMed BioScience Inc. said its homeopathic remedy LipiGesic M has been recognized as an effective first-line therapy for acute migraine headaches.
Mylan, Watson cleared to market Revatio generics
Mylan Inc. and Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. have received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for sildenafil citrate tablets (20 mg), a hypertension medication.