Big Y Foods teams with Rx college on wellness center
Big Y Foods Inc. and the Western New England College School of Pharmacy have partnered to open a patient-centered Consultation and Wellness Center run by faculty pharmacists.
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P&G coupons help in fight vs. breast cancer
Procter & Gamble Co. will donate money to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for coupons redeemed from upcoming editions of the P&G brandSAVER booklet.
Chain drug retailers step up flu shot campaigns
After last year’s vaccine shortages and the worries over an H1N1 pandemic, community pharmacies and other chain drug retailers are stepping up their efforts to provide flu vaccines this year. Both CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp.
‘Road ahead wide open’ for Rx
Acknowledging the significant advancements made by retail pharmacies and pharmacists, National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman Larry Merlo noted that “the road ahead is still wide open, and the challenges and opportunities it brings are tremendous.
NACDS is flexing its political muscle
Continuing its efforts to engage on pro-pharmacy, pro-patient issues from policy and political perspectives, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores launched a “get-out-the-vote” effort and recognized the political engagement of two member companies at the 2010 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Co
CMS moves to scrap its definition of AMP
In a triumph for pharmacy, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed withdrawing provisions of the Medicaid average manufacturer price (AMP) rule.
Walgreens makes two acquisitions
Walgreen Co. made a pair of purchases earlier this month, adding 18 drug stores to its network and swapping its long-term care operation for a bigger stake in the home infusion business.
Purchasing alliance for generic drugs formed
Eleven members of the Chain Drug Consortium have formed the Chain Pharmacy Alliance (CPA) as a contractual joint venture to aggregate their generic pharmaceutical volume into one compliant program.
Pharmacy chains escalate their flu shot campaigns
After last year’s vaccine shortages and the worries over an H1N1 pandemic, community pharmacy chains are stepping up their efforts to provide flu vaccines this year. Both CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. have cut the price of a flu vaccination, with CVS trimming the cost from $35 a year ago
CDMA names Fruth’s Messick senior VP
Fruth Pharmacy veteran Bob Messick has joined the Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) as the organization’s senior vice president, a new position. At Fruth, Messick most recently served as president and chief operating officer.
Cardinal promotes toolkit to combat abuse of Rxs
As part of its ongoing effort to combat prescription drug abuse, Cardinal Health Inc. highlighted its Generation Rx toolkit at this year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy and Technology Conference here.
NACDS gives Pratt award to H.D. Smith’s Conda
H.D. Smith senior vice president of strategic planning Joe Conda was given the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Harold W. Pratt Award at the association’s annual Pharmacy & Technology Conference held here last month.
NACDS has clear view of pharmacy’s course
The great American historian Henry Adams wrote, “Chaos often breeds life, when order breeds habit.” If that’s the case, retail pharmacy finds itself in an environment that makes the profession ripe for rejuvenation.
Revlon names global marketing chief
Former Coca-Cola Co. executive Julia Goldin is joining Revlon Inc. as senior vice president and global chief marketing officer.
Prevagen brain supplement reaches retail milestone
Quincy Bioscience is marking a milestone for its Prevagen brain health supplement, which it said is now available in more than 6,000 stores nationwide, including Rite Aid pharmacies and health food stores.