NCPA enlists support partner for long-term care unit
The National Community Pharmacists Association has partnered with group services provider GeriMed Inc. to help support NCPA’s Long-Term Care (LTC) Division.
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Winn-Dixie throws in free groceries with flu shot
Customers of Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. can get some free grocery items when they get a flu vaccination at the supermarket retailer. The Southeastern chain said Wednesday that for the second straight year, it’s offering the "What-A-Deal” promotion for flu season. Through Sept.
Fred Meyer serves up needle-free flu vaccine
Multidepartment store retailer Fred Meyer Stores is offering customers needle-free option to be immunized against the flu this fall. The Kroger Co.
Supervalu pharmacies are nation’s first to accept e-scripts for controlled substances
Supervalu Pharmacies is the nation’s first retail pharmacy chain to be approved to accept electronic prescriptions for controlled substances, according to Supervalu Inc.
Insight Pharmaceuticals acquires Monistat
Insight Pharmaceuticals has acquired the Monistat feminine care North American brand portfolio from McNeil-PPC Inc. Insight said Tuesday that vaginal antifungal brand joins its roster of over-the-counter women’s health and personal care products, which include leading brands such as e.p.
Impax names Global Pharmaceutical president
Carole Ben-Maimon has been appointed president of Global Pharmaceuticals, the generic pharmaceuticals division of Impax Laboratories Inc. Impax said Tuesday that in the role, Dr. Ben-Maimon will be responsible for expanding Impax’s generic drug business by growing capability in the U.S.
First PharmaTrust remote Rx kiosk accredited under new regs
PCAS Patient Care Automation Services Inc. announced that the first PharmaTrust MedCentre remote prescription dispensing unit owned and operated by Touchpoint Pharmacy has received approval from the Ontario College of Pharmacists (OCP).
BAZI Natural Energy Shots hit Rite Aid stores
BAZI International Inc. has rolled out its BAZI Natural Energy Shots to select Rite Aid stores nationwide. The company said BAZI Natural Energy Shots are now available at more than 2,000 Rite Aid stores with GNC LiveWell store-within-a-store departments.
Harmonix’s Sleep Formula 30 makes debut
Harmonix LLC has launched Sleep Formula 39, a nonprescription sleep aid with all-natural sleep ingredients, in Atlanta-area retail stores.
Walgreens touts its value sans Express Scripts
Walgreen Co. is making its case for its decision to exit the Express Scripts Inc. pharmacy provider network starting next year.
Pharmacy sectors hail FTC scrutiny of PBM merger
The retail pharmacy and specialty pharmacy communities applauded the Federal Trade Commission’s move for further investigation of the proposed merger of pharmacy benefit managers Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
Walmart begins flu vaccine clinics
Walmart and its Sam’s Club warehouse club unit have started holding flu shot clinics in more than 4,100 stores across the country.
Safeway poll: Not everyone who believes in flu shots gets one
Most people think flu shots help ward off influenza, yet many of those same individuals don’t end up getting immunized, a new survey from Safeway Inc. finds. The Safeway Seasonal Wellness Survey revealed that 60% of Americans believe that flu vaccinations are effective in preventing the flu.
Study: E-prescribing fosters patient Rx pickup
Patients with chronic conditions who get medical care in an integrated health system with electronic health records are much more likely to pick up new prescriptions, according to a study by Kaiser Permanente.
Diabetes screenings upcoming from Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club this weekend is slated to hold free diabetes screenings for adults and children. The Walmart warehouse club chain said that this Saturday, Sept. 10, all of its more than 500 pharmacy locations will provide the diabetes checkups for members and nonmembers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Same-store sales climb in August at Walgreens
Walgreen Co. turned in a robust same-store sales performance in August after calendar day shifts impacted results the previous month. Walgreens said Tuesday that August comparable-store sales rose 5.6%, compared with a 2.7% increase in July and in line with strong gains of 4.8% in June and 5.