CVS, MinuteClinic ramp up flu vaccine program
With consumers more willing to get a flu shot outside a doctor’s office setting, CVS Caremark Corp. aims to give them even more reason to do so.
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NACDS submits comments as Senate reviews PDUFA
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has provided input to a Senate committee as it reviews the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA).
MinuteClinic allies with Henry Ford Health System
MinuteClinic has unveiled a collaboration with the Henry Ford Health System that aims to improve access to health care in metropolitan Detroit.
Front end lifts Rite Aid’s July same-store sales
Solid front-end business offset a virtually flat prescription count as Rite Aid Corp. posted increased same-store sales in July. The drug store chain said Thursday that for the four weeks ended July 23, same-store sales edged up 1.9% versus a year earlier, slightly higher than the 1.
H.D. Smith reorganizes, senior exec to retire
H.D. Smith has reorganized its national operations and announced that senior executive Harvey Tanenbaum plans to retire Sept. 1. The pharmaceutical distributor said Wednesday that its market areas are now organized into West and East regions.
Publix to hold free diabetes testing at hundreds of stores
This year, Publix Super Markets plans to provide free diabetes screenings at more than 800 of its stores. The Southeast supermarket chain said Wednesday that the walk-in diabetes screenings through its pharmacies include a free blood glucose test and diabetes educational material.
Rite Aid’s Sammons joins Magellan board
Mary Sammons, chairman at Rite Aid Corp., has been appointed to the board of directors at Magellan Health Services Inc.
Community health network grows relationship with Walgreens
Access Community Health Network is working with Walgreen Co. to provide enhanced pharmacy and health care services to underserved neighborhoods in the Chicago area.
Macy’s exec to become CVS/pharmacy president
CVS Caremark Corp. is slated to name Macy’s Inc. executive Mark Cosby as president of CVS/pharmacy, Chain Drug Review has learned. Cosby, previously president of stores at Macy’s, fills the vacancy created when CVS Caremark named Larry Merlo president and chief operating officer in May 2010.
NCPA to CMS: Nix Oregon proposal to cut Rx reimbursement
The National Community Pharmacists Association has expressed concern over an Oregon state plan amendment that would renege on a pact the state previously reached with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and cut Medicaid pharmacy reimbursement for the second time this year.
Program offers Rx students joint pharmacy, business degree
A new University of Tennessee program aims to develop pharmacy students who are equipped to make decisions on key business issues facing the pharmacy today.
NACDS backs bill encouraging generics in Medicaid
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is supporting legislation that would give states incentive to use generic drugs for Medicaid patients to achieve savings. NACDS said Friday that it has sent a letter of support to the sponsor of the Affordable Medicines Utilization Act of 2011 (S.
Walgreens set to be top retail host for electric vehicle charging
Walgreen Co. plans to offer electric vehicle charging stations at about 800 locations nationwide by the end of this year, which the drug store chain reported would make it the country’s largest retail host.
Rx groups: Express Scripts-Medco deal ‘too big’
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association gave a thumbs-down to the proposed merger of Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc., saying the deal would create an unlevel playing field.
SinuCleanse adds on-the-go nasal wash
Med-Systems Inc. has expanded its nasal washing product line with the SinuCleanse NetiCap, which enables users to turn most water bottles into an instant, on-the-go neti pot.
CastShield set for major retail Rx distribution
MediShield LLC has landed major distribution deals in Canada and is working on one in the United States that will bring its CastShield waterproof cast covers to retail pharmacies.