Drug chains step up with relief aid for Japan
Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp.
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Genacol Canada names scientific director
François-Xavier Lacasse has been appointed scientific director at Genacol Canada Inc. The Quebec-based natural health supplements maker said Tuesday that in the new post, Lacasse will advise the company on scientific matters and on the development of new products.
Nice-Pak expands manufacturing, distribution
Nice-Pak has expanded its wet wipe manufacturing plants and distribution facilities and consolidated and reconfigures its North American operations. The company said Wednesday that it has has introduced new state-of-the-art equipment and packaging technologies in its Jonesboro, Ark.
Drugstore.com teams with <i>Parents</i> web site
Drugstore.com has partnered with Parents Deals, a new web site from Parents.com, to offer discounts on baby, children’s and family personal care products. The online retailer said Wednesday that it’s providing a 33% discount on a total value Parents Deals shopping card.
Walgreens medical chief stresses pharmacist intervention
Face-to-face interaction between patients and pharmacists can boost medication adherence and cut costs from the health care system, according Cheryl Pegus, chief medical officer at Walgreen Co.
NACDS unveils speakers for Annual Meeting
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced its lineup of speakers for the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting. NACDS said the speakers for this year’s Annual Meeting, which is being held April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
As cold/allergy category evolves, retailers must be flexible
The last few years have been a rocky road for the cold and allergy category.
Home Health Care: Solutions approach will pay off for retailers
It is well known that the home health care category is poised for substantial growth over the next few decades. For years industry professionals have been pointing to the unprecedented number of Americans about to enter older adulthood. The numbers are startling.
AmerisourceBergen names successor to retiring CEO
R. David Yost, chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., is slated to retire from the company this summer and be succeeded by chief operating officer Steven Collis.
Quebec urged to expand pharmacists’ health care role
Quebec’s pharmacy professional organization has called on provincial lawmakers to expand the range of health care services that pharmacists can perform.
AstraZeneca supports Crestor with healthy eating partnership
AstraZeneca has partnered with Food University, a culinary education and entertainment platform, to educate people about the importance of maintaining a healthy diet as one way to help manage cholesterol.
Sturman named chairman of CHPA
Pfizer executive Paul Sturman has been elected chairman of the board for the Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA).
Rite Aid facilitates safe drug disposal
Rite Aid Corp. has introduced specially designed envelopes to help customers safely dispose of unused, expired or unwanted medications. The drug store chain said Monday that the envelopes are available for purchase at its pharmacies for $3.99, including postage.
Social media: A game-changer for retailers
Is social media the retailing wave of the future, or will it minimize store visits and decrease basket sizes? Whatever the answer is, retailers and suppliers agree that it’s here to stay, and they are dramatically boosting their links with shoppers through Facebook and Twitter as well as through mob
NACDS touts pharmacy’s positive effect
With Congress searching for ways to trim federal spending, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores is embarking on an advertising campaign to ensure that new lawmakers are aware of the role that community pharmacy can play in controlling health care costs.
Medicaid drug benefit a battleground
Community pharmacies are the “backbone” of the Medicaid drug benefit, says Steve Anderson, president and chief executive officer of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.