Health care reform case a cliff-hanger
The fate of the Obama administration’s health care reform law appears uncertain after the Supreme Court conducted three days of hearings in late March.
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Rx customers courted by Walgreens
Walgreen Co. is seeking to attract new pharmacy customers by offering a $25 gift card with every transferred prescription. The offer is designed to capture new customers and educate patients on the benefits of having all their prescriptions in one pharmacy. It is being promoted on walgreens.
CVS enhances access to preventive care
CVS/pharmacy has kicked off a program of free health screenings that will run through the end of the year in multicultural communities nationwide. CVS says the program — dubbed Project Health — will provide more than $21 million worth of screenings throughout 2012.
Interest in Total Store Expo builds
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has high hopes for next year’s debut of the Total Store Expo, according to president and chief executive officer Steve Anderson. The expo will bring together what are now three separate shows in one setting in Las Vegas in August of 2013.
Rite Aid in step with ‘new era’
Rite Aid Corp. pharmacists are now offering personalized Rite Care Prescription Advisor reports to show patients how well they are doing taking regularly prescribed medications.
NACDS acts on board nominees
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores board of directors was expected to approve a slate of new officers for the 2012/13 year at a session held here on April 21, the first day of the NACDS Annual Meeting. Greg Wasson, president and chief executive officer of Walgreen Co., was in
Walmart offers Rx benefits plan
Walmart is teaming up with Humana Pharmacy Solutions Inc. to offer employers a pharmacy benefits plan guaranteeing up to 20% off prescription costs. The new Walmart Rx Network offers self-insured employers an average of 10% savings on their annual average prescription price.
NACDS bolsters state government affairs team
State health policy professional Leigh Knotts has been named a director of state government affairs at the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Between the idea and the reality falls the shadow
The Federal Trade Commission’s decision to end its eight-month investigation of the $29 billion merger between Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions without taking action has received a surprising endorsement from The New York Times.
Post-recession, drug stores have golden opportunity
What do those economists know? For two-and-a-half years after the Great Recession was declared officially over in June of 2009, dark clouds continued to cast a long shadow over consumer spending behavior.
Linking OTC and Rx purchases
Americans trust pharmacists. Gallup Organization Inc. ranks pharmacists as the third-most-trusted occupation, placing pharmacists ahead of doctors. In fact, 80% of consumers would purchase an over-the-counter product if it were recommended by their pharmacist, according to Harris Interactive.
Technology emerges as game changer in retailing
mobile computing, Web-based interaction, social media, gamification, augmented reality and more. New-fangled gadgets, terminology and demands have changed the landscape of the retail business forever. As consumers become better at defining their preferred shopping experiences, they reevaluate people
Par Pharma buys rights for Dexilant generic
Par Pharmaceutical Cos. has agreed to acquire the U.S. rights to market and distribute a generic version of Dexilant, an antacid. The company said Thursday that its Par Pharmaceutical Inc.
La Roche-Posay serves up solutions for sensitive skin
La Roche-Posay is highlighting its array of products formulated for sensitive skin during Rosacea Awareness Month in April and for National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month in May. The company reported Wednesday that 52% of U.S.
Dispose My Meds offers online pharmacy locator
Sharps Compliance Corp. and the National Community Pharmacists Association are making it easier for consumers to safely dispose of unused and expired medications at their local pharmacy.