Community pharmacies are reaping the financial rewards as more physicians across the United States embrace electronic prescribing, the head of the nation’s e-prescribing network said at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference here.
Initial reports from chain drug retailers with stores in the path of Hurricane Irene indicate relatively modest damage. Cost estimates were unavailable at presstime.
If a consensus was discernible at the Canadian Medical Association’s (CMA) general council annual meeting here last month, it was that how health care is delivered should focus on what is best for patients, not on politics.
Bartell Drugs chief operating officer Ed Littleton was the recipient of this year’s Harold W. Pratt Award at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference here.
Walgreen Co. has named Thomas Sabatino Jr. as executive vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary. The 52-year-old Sabatino, who has previously been general counsel for United Airlines Inc., Schering-Plough Corp., Baxter International Inc. and American Medical International Inc.
The final goodbyes have been said, the last stories told. Only the memories of Charlie Bowlus linger, the memories of the personality behind the organization that charted new directions, opened new windows, explored new possibilities and developed new ways of doing business.
The talk surrounding Hurricane Irene’s impact on the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy and Technology Conference obscures what’s important.
Old Spice has launched its new "Smell Better Than Yourself" advertising campaign centered around the Old Spice Red Zone product lineup of deodorant, body spray and body wash. The Procter & Gamble Co.
La Roche-Posay said it had a "successful summer" with its "SOS – Save Our Skin" sun protection campaign The UV protection skin care company said Wednesday that in this campaign, now in its second year, over 40 volunteer dermatologists were stationed at nearly 30 events nationwide, performing more th
The National Community Pharmacists Association has partnered with group services provider GeriMed Inc. to help support NCPA’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Division.
Customers of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. can get some free grocery items when they get a flu vaccination at the supermarket retailer. The Southeastern chain said Wednesday that for the second straight year, it’s offering the "What-A-Deal” promotion for flu season. Through Sept.
Multidepartment store retailer Fred Meyer Stores is offering customers needle-free option to be immunized against the flu this fall. The Kroger Co.
Supervalu Pharmacies is the nation’s first retail pharmacy chain to be approved to accept electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, according to Supervalu Inc.
Insight Pharmaceuticals has acquired the Monistat feminine care North American brand portfolio from McNeil-PPC Inc. Insight said Tuesday that vaginal antifungal brand joins its roster of over-the-counter women’s health and personal care products, which include leading brands such as e.p.
