Rx: The convenient health care alternative
No keener rivalry exists in all of retailing than that between CVS and Walgreens, America’s largest and most successful drug chains.
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Cost of health care yet to be addressed
During the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ Pharmacy and Technology Conference at the end of August, Steve Anderson, the organization’s president and chief executive officer, was heard to say that when it comes to health care reform he used to think we were in the fourth inning of a nine-i
AmerisourceBergen OKs $500M stock buyback program
AmerisourceBergen Corp.’s board of directors has authorized a new $500 million share repurchase program.
NACDS: Organized retail crime bill set for passage
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has commended the House of Representatives for the likely passage of the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010, which aims to curb the rising problem of organized retail crime.
Sanofi, Lilly enlist stars to raise diabetes awareness
Sanofi-aventis U.S. and Eli Lilly and Co. have teamed up with celebrities in separate initiatives to boost awareness of diabetes and help those with the disease manage their condition. This week sanofi-aventis U.S.
Abbott posts list of recalled Similac baby formula
Abbott has posted online the lot numbers of Similac powder infant formula involved in the broad recall it announced earlier this week, when it reported the possibility that products could contain insects.
Scarguard sees rising market growth
Scarguard Labs reported that its Scarguard MD scar management product has vaulted to near the top of the category in terms of dollar sales and sales growth. The company said Thursday that Scarguard MD was the No.
Clear Eyes to air new TV spots with Ben Stein
Media personality, speaker and actor Ben Stein returns to television this week as the spokesman for Clear Eyes Complete, the latest product in Prestige Brands Holdings Inc.’s Clear Eyes line of over-the-counter eye care products.
FMI to offer online pharmacy tech prep course
The Food Marketing Institute (FMI) plans to roll out an online pharmacy technician certification course as part of food, drug and mass retail career preparation programs being developed with e-learning provider LearnSomething.
Legislation on Rx abuse, diversion moves forward
Three bills to help remedy prescription medication abuse and drug diversion were pushed ahead this week in the House of Representatives, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Rite Aid turns in bigger 2Q loss
Refinancing costs and declined sales fueled a larger year-over-year loss at Rite Aid Corp. for the fiscal 2011 second quarter. The drug store chain on Thursday reported a net loss of $197 million, or 23 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter ended Aug. 28, compared with a loss of
Massachusetts leads in electronic prescribing
Massachusetts ranks first in the nation when it comes to the use of electronic prescribing, according to the Surescripts national electronic prescription network.
Supervalu bolsters flu prevention program
Supervalu Inc. said it has "bulked up" its national flu prevention program this year by making specially trained immunizing pharmacists available at nearly all of its supermarket pharmacy locations.
Clinere Ear Cleaners rolled out to chain drug retailers
The Clinere Ear Cleaners personal ear cleaning tool is now available at Walmart, Kmart, Walgreens, CVS, Meijer, H.E. Butt and Shopko stores nationwide. Clinere Products Inc. said Tuesday that the ear care product offers users an effective tool for ear cleaning as well as ear itch relief.
NCPA to HHS: Pharmacists can aid in preventive health care
Officials implementing the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act should turn to community pharmacists to help meet the surge in patient demand for preventive care services expected to arise from health care reform, according to the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Survey: Third of diabetes patients veer from insulin regimen
More than one in three diabetes patients skip doses or fail to take their insulin as prescribed, a new global survey finds. What’s more, patients who didn’t take their insulin stated that they have done so three times in the last month, on average, and 77% of doctors estimate that this number