Walgreens shows 90-day Rx option at retail effective
Significant increases in refill volume and improved medication adherence are among benefits of the 90-day prescription refill at retail initiative launched a little over a year ago at Walgreen Co.
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High Court poised to tackle health care reform
The Supreme Court last month agreed to add another 30 minutes to the arguments over President Barack Obama’s health care reform law. The sessions, which will be held over three days later this month (March 26 through March 28), will now span six hours. The 30 additional minutes will be added to the
NACDS Foundation launches new website
The NACDS Foundation Dinner has launched a website with the theme of “one night for health’s dawn.” “The NACDS Foundation is advancing exhilarating projects to make a positive impact on public health,” said foundation president Kathleen Jaeger.
Rite Aid reaps benefits from pharmacy automation
Rite Aid displays a passion for innovation that raises the bar for all the major chain drug players, even in the face of challenging market and business conditions. For example, wellness+ recently became the industry’s first loyalty program to offer an online coupon management tool.
Prestige Brands gives thumbs-down to Genomma bid
The board of directors of Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. has unanimously rejected an unsolicited bid by Genomma Lab Internacional S.A.B. de C.V. to buy the company.
PepsiCo hires ex-Sam’s Club CEO in leadership realignment
PepsiCo Inc. has named former Sam’s Club president and chief executive officer Brian Cornell to serve as president of PepsiCo America Foods.
Walgreens to use Surescripts clinical network for immunizations
Walgreen Co. plans to use Surescripts’ Clinical Interoperability services to electronically send patient data directly to primary care providers, with the goal of improving the coordination of care.
Senators ask about Rite Aid’s ‘wellness ambassador’
Addressing concerns expressed by two U.S. senators, Rite Aid Corp. has clarified the role of its "wellness ambassadors," a key feature of the drug chain’s new "wellness store" format. In press announcements late last week, Sens. Richard Durbin (D., Ill.) and Richard Blumental (D., Conn.
Senate passes bill cracking down on counterfeit drugs
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores hailed the Senate’s approval of a bipartisan bill that would provide more safeguards from counterfeit medications. NACDS said Friday that the Senate passed the Counterfeit Drug Penalty Enhancement Act (S.
Walgreens expands mobile Rx, photo functionality
Walgreen Co. has added new capabilities for mobile device users to help them better manage their prescription drug needs and stick to their medication regimens. Walgreens on Friday said it has launched features called Pill Reminder and Transfer by Scan.
BioScrip turns in 4Q, year-end sales gains
Pharmacy services helped fuel an overall revenue gain at BioScrip Inc. for the company’s 2011 fourth-quarter and full fiscal year. BioScrip said Friday that total sales for the fourth quarter ended Dec. 31 rose 7.3% to $483.3 million. Revenue for the pharmacy services business climbed 7.
NACDS gives take on PDUFA reforms
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores stressed to lawmakers that chain pharmacies are commited to patient safety as part of the next Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) reauthorization.
Rx boosts Rite Aid’s same-store sales in February
Getting a lift from prescription business, Rite Aid Corp. saw same-store sales growth climb in February. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the five weeks ended March 3, comparable-store sales rose 3.1% year over year. That topped the drug chain’s 2.2% comp-store gain in January and approached the 3.
Veterans Rx discount plan caters to Walgreens patients
Veterans Advantage Inc., a national membership program providing service benefits for the military and their families, is offering its discount prescription plan as option for Walgreens patients with Express Scripts drug plans. As of Jan.
APhA honors advocate for pharmacist immunizations
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has selected Deborah Wexler, founder and executive director of the Immunization Action Coalition (IAC), to receive 2012 APhA Immunization Champion Award — Friend of Pharmacy.