NACDS enlists RxImpact in swipe fee reform battle
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores made a grassroots push to rally retail and pharmacy advocates to oppose a Senate proposal to delay debit-card swipe fee reform.
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ACOs should include pharmacists, NCPA tells CMS
The National Community Pharmacists Association has urged the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to recognize the value of pharmacists in accountable care organizations (ACOs).
Study: DEA lax in cracking down on ‘rogue’ online Rx
A report by LegitScript.com criticizes the federal Drug Enforcement Administration for not doing enough about so-called rogue online pharmacies, which the Internet pharmacy monitoring service said sell addictive medications without a valid prescription.
Walgreens spurs pharmacist-physician teamwork
Walgreen Co. has partnered with Northwestern Memorial Physicians Group of Chicago to develop a coordinated health care program.
Food Lion to carry TheraMax homepathic nasal sprays
TheraBiogen Inc. has entered a national distribution agreement with Food Lion for its TheraMax homeopathic nasal sprays for the relief of cold, flu and allergy symptoms.
Takeda drugs for gout, GERD get coverage in Quebec
Medications for gout and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) from Takeda Canada Inc. are now being covered by the Quebec provincial health plan. Takeda Canada, a division of Japan-based Takeda Pharmaceutical Co.
Shoppers Drug Mart adds Boots anti-aging body serum
Boots has rolled out its No7 Protect & Perfect Intense Body Serum anti-aging body formula exclusively to Shoppers Drug Mart stores in Canada.
P&G makes exec changes in beauty, grooming
Procter & Gamble Co. has announced the several organizational changes in its global beauty care and grooming businesses. P&G said Tuesday that Charles (Chip) Bergh is retiring from the company after 28 years "to pursue his aspiration to be CEO of a major company.
Canada sizes up generic drug reimbursement
Although Ontario’s policy for reimbursing pharmacies for generic drugs has presented challenges for Shoppers Drug Mart and other retailers, researchers at the University of British Columbia (UBC) have completed a study concluding that Canada could save almost $1.
NABP finishes work on prescription monitoring hub
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy has completed development of its platform to link state prescription monitoring programs (PMPs), providing more effective communication in the battle against prescription drug abuse, misuse and diversion.
Dr. Reddy’s ships three new generics in U.S.
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has released generic versions of medications for treating Alzheimer’s disease, depression and breast cancer in the United States.
NCPA takes part in White House roundtable on Rx abuse
A representative for the National Community Pharmacists Association participated in a White House roundtable discussion on prescription drug abuse. NCPA said Monday that Timothy Davis, owner of Beaver Health Mart Pharmacy in Beaver, Pa.
Rite Aid summer skin care campaign gets under way
Rite Aid Corp. has launched its annual healthy skin care campaign with The Skin Cancer Foundation that includes free informational guides in all of its 4,700 stores as well as online. The skin care guide is one of a series of free informational tools on health and wellness that Rite Aid
MinuteClinic serves up free diabetes monitoring
This summer, MinuteClinic is offering a free diabetes monitoring package.
Medication adherence pushed by CVS Caremark
Pharmacists should be central to efforts to remedy the confounding problem of medication nonadherence, experts said here at a panel discussion sponsored by CVS Caremark Corp. Pharmacists are more effective than doctors at fostering compliance, Dr.
Walgreens teams up with Johns Hopkins
Walgreen Co. and Johns Hopkins Medicine (JHM) have entered into an agreement designed to discover new methods to improve outcomes for patients with chronic diseases and reduce costs.