Retail Rx emerges as catalyst for change
Chain drug pharmacies are not just reacting to change in the health care system. They’re driving it.
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Most claims dismissed in antitrust suit vs. ESI-Medco
A federal judge has dismissed most of the claims made by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, the National Community Pharmacists Association and nine independent pharmacies in their antitrust lawsuit against the merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Perrigo, Tris Pharma unveil store-brand Delsym
Perrigo Co. and Tris Pharma Inc. have launched of a store-brand version of the over-the-counter cough medicine Delsym.
Pleio GoodStart improves Rx adherency, pharmacy loyalty
Pleio Health Support Systems Inc. said new data shows that the Pleio GoodStart patient-support program boosts medication adherence and pharmacy loyalty.
Watson cleared to market lidocaine patch
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for its lidocaine topical patch 5%. The company said Thursday that the product is the generic equivalent of Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Lidoderm.
Kardashian beauty collection to hit store shelves
Boldface Group Inc. plans to roll out a limited-edition holiday collection from its Khroma Beauty by Kourtney, Kim and Khloe Kardashian brand at retail stores in late fall.
Kirby Lester partners with Tri State Distribution
Kirby Lester LLC’s KL60 compact robotic dispenser has been selected as the exclusive pharmacy automation solution for Tri State Distribution’s TriMaxx three-sided container/closure/label system.
Stop & Shop kicks off flu shot initiative
Stop & Shop Supermarket Co. has begun providing flu vaccinations at all of its in-store pharmacies. The Ahold USA supermarket chain said Monday that flu shots are being offered on a walk-in basis and available from Stop & Shop pharmacists whenever the pharmacy is open.
Each new Duane Reade is a departure
Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the
Pharmacy chains emerge as catalyst for change
Chain drug pharmacies are not just reacting to change in the health care system. They’re driving it.
Wasson: NACDS gears up for next-gen trade show
physically and emotionally. Community pharmacy is uniquely positioned to help patients achieve total health, and now we have an even greater opportunity to
Pharmacy & Tech Conference looks to the future
Chain drug retailing executives spotlighted the expanding role of community pharmacy and emerging models of health care in kicking off the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Pharmacy & Technology Conference this weekend.
Tyler named exec VP of strategy at McKesson
McKesson Corp. has appointed Brian Tyler as executive vice president of corporate strategy and business development.
Navarro opens prescription fulfillment center
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has launched a fulfillment center facility for prescription medications under the name Navarro Health Services.
HHS taps power of pharmacy
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is partnering with several retail pharmacy operators to help educate consumers about newly available Medicare benefits. HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius (l.) meets with Helena Foulkes of CVS/pharmacy at the drug chain’s store in Jacksonville, Fla.
Every new Duane Reade is a departure
Duane Reade has proven equal to the challenge of creating a worthy successor to its flagship store at 40 Wall Street in Manhattan, which after its debut in July 2011, quickly became a model of what the 21st-century drug store can be. Duane Reade’s store at 100 Broadway is housed in the