Working group aims to spur e-prescribing in Canada
Canada Health Infoway has formed a working group of clinicians to help further the adoption of electronic prescribing.
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Breast cancer generic released by Mylan
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping letrozole tablets 2.5 mg, a treatment for postmenopausal women with early-stage breast cancer. Parent company Mylan Inc. said Monday that it launched the product under a previously announced settlement and license agreement with Novartis.
Hastert, Rove to keynote at NACDS Annual Meeting
Three high-profile speakers headline the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ agenda at the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting, which kicks off this weekend in Scottsdale. Ariz.
HDMA: Specialty Rx distributors save billions in costs
Distributors of specialty pharmaceuticals save the health care industry billions of dollars annually via efficient, extensive measures to ensure their safe delivery, according to new research from the Healthcare Distribution Management Association (HDMA).
Zippity Doo’s anti-lice hair line hits shelves at Navarro
Zippity Doo’s children’s hair care products for head lice prevention are now available throughout South Florida at Navarro Discount Pharmacy.
MinuteClinic adds vitamin B-12, HPV shots
MinuteClinic has expanded its menu of services to include vitamin B-12 injections and the human papillomavirus virus (HPV) vaccination Gardasil. The CVS Caremark Corp. retail clinic subsidiary said Monday that the B-12 injection costs $21 and the HPV vaccine is priced at $208.
Walgreens tallies results of Rx disposal program
Walgreen Co. said its customers have helped keep more than 15,000 pounds of unused or expired medications out of landfills through its Safe Medication Disposal Program. The drug store chain said Monday that, working with Sharps Compliance Corp.
APhA: Pharmacist OTC guidance carries weight
When the pharmacist talks, drug store customers seeking over-the-counter product advice listen, a survey by the American Pharmacists Association (APhA) finds.
Industry Outlook: Drug chains lifted by improved economy
With the economic recovery well under way, chain drug retailers can expect a year of growth in 2011, industry analysts say.
NACDS to meld three shows in Total Store Expo
Larry Merlo, president and chief executive officer of CVS Caremark Corp. and current chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, made a dramatic announcement at this year’s NACDS Annual Meeting regarding the association’s meetings and conferences agenda.
Montini tabbed as Rite Aid’s top merchant
Tony Montini has been promoted to executive vice president of merchandising at Rite Aid Corp. He had been senior vice president of category management.
Rite Aid/Save-A-Lot format targets one-stop shoppers
The store co-branding concept that began late last year between Rite Aid Corp. and Save-A-Lot Food Stores has met and in some cases exceeded expectations at the 10 outlets that are involved. The co-branded food and pharmacy stores are owned and operated by Rite Aid.
Scorpiniti appointed COO at Katz
Former Duane Reade and Longs Drug Stores executive Frank Scorpiniti has been named chief operating officer at Katz Group Canada Ltd. Scorpiniti brings more than 20 years of retail pharmacy experience to the post.
Walk With Walgreens promotes a ‘well life’
Walgreen Co. has launched a national health initiative encouraging Americans to walk more and rewarding participants with in-store discounts. Walk With Walgreens is an online community and digital platform enabling members to log the steps they take and earn weekly coupons.
London Drugs develops new look for stores
London Drugs is nearing the completion of a redesign of two stores that could be precursors to the way the pharmacy chain’s stores will look going forward. “We regularly look for new ideas and are constantly reviewing our stores,” president and chief executive officer Wynne Powell says.
Navarro tailors store brand for Hispanics
Navarro Discount Pharmacy plans to introduce its own private brand of products geared to Hispanic shoppers. The brand, Vida Mia (My Life), covers a wide range of categories, including over-the-counter medications, household items, beauty products, food, and body care and baby care products.