Harris Teeter eyes new pharmacy customers
Harris Teeter has launched an incentive program to lure shoppers to its pharmacy.
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Ontario pharmacists pitch smoking cessation expertise
It’s National Non-Smoking Week in Canada, and Ontario Pharmacists’ Association (OPA) is alerting consumers looking to kick the habit that they can turn to their local pharmacist for help.
FDA finishes work on drug user-fee programs
The Food and Drug Administration has completed recommendations for three user-fee programs that commissioner Margaret Hamburg said will expedite the introduction of generic drugs and biosimilars to the market.
Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew makes debut
Hershey Co. has unveiled Jolly Rancher Crunch ‘N Chew candy, which the company said provides "a unique way to enjoy bold fruit flavor.
CVS adds digital redeem option to ExtraBucks
CVS/pharmacy has expanded on its "Send to Card" option for members of its ExtraCare customer loyalty program.
Q&A: Wasson sheds light on Express Scripts dispute
Despite an 11th-hour attempt, Walgreen Co. was unable to come to contract renewal terms with Express Scripts Inc. and the new year began without a deal in place, putting the drug chain out of the pharmacy benefit manager’s network.
Q&A: Walgreens’ Wasson gives views on battle with PBM
Despite an 11th-hour attempt, Walgreen Co. was unable to come to contract renewal terms with Express Scripts Inc. and the new year began without a deal in place, putting the drug chain out of the pharmacy benefit manager’s network.
Walgreens exudes confidence about future direction
Despite the specter of its standoff with pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts Inc., Walgreen Co. sounded a positive note at its annual shareholders meeting here.
Judge puts stop to cuts in Medi-Cal
A federal judge late last month blocked California’s move to cut Medicaid reimbursements by 10%. U.S.
New CMS data shows Rx spending up just 1.2%
National health care spending increased less than 4% in 2010 for the second year in a row as Americans delayed drug purchases, doctor visits and hospital care, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
CVS Caremark probe is concluded by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission has ended a two-year investigation of CVS Caremark Corp. with no allegations of antitrust violations or anticompetitive behavior.
High court to take up health care reform in March
The Supreme Court has set aside an entire week in March to hear arguments over the constitutionality of President Obama’s health care overhaul. All told, the court will hear five hours of arguments over health care reform.
HHS to give states flexibility on health benefits
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said last month it would not define a single uniform set of “essential health benefits” that must be provided by health insurers for tens of millions of Americans.
Wellness+ loyalty plan in spotlight at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. is starting off the year with a loyalty program promotion and an initiative to support dieters. Through January 28 the chain’s Resolution Rewards promotion is enabling members of its wellness+ program to get $20 +UP Rewards on their receipts.
Opposition to Express Scripts-Medco merger mounts
A coalition of consumer groups came out this month against the merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc., joining an increasing number of federal lawmakers questioning the deal. The coalition, including U.S.
NACDS sets speakers for Annual Meeting
The lineup of speakers for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Annual Meeting, already highlighted by former president George W. Bush, has been extended to include election analyst and University of Virginia professor Larry Sabato.