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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has endorsed legislation aimed at cracking down on the theft and diversion of prescription drugs. NCPA this week expressed its support for the Safe Doses Act (S.
EyeScience Labs has developed Diabetic Vision Formula, a new eye vitamin for people with diabetes. EyeScience said Tuesday that the new product is designed to help protect against potential vision problems related to diabetic retinopathy, a condition that affects about 4.
Fera Pharmaceuticals has introduced Sulfacetamide Sodium Ophthalmic Ointment 10%, used to treat superficial ocular infections, including conjunctivitis. Fera said Tuesday that Sulfacetamide, in ointment form, will be an important addition to physicians’ treatment armamentarium.
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping an authorized generic version of Prometrium capsules. The company said Friday that its product, progesterone capsules in 100mg and 200mg dosages, were launched as part of an agreement with Abbott Laboratories.
Walgreen Co. is enabling mobile device users to immediately get a coupon when they "check in" at any of its stores.
AmerisourceBergen Corp. plans to acquire World Courier Group Inc., a global specialty transportation and logistics provider for the biopharmaceutical industry, for $520 million in cash.
A Nielsen survey commissioned by the Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) found that patients nationwide are relying on their local pharmacy for health care knowledge, expertise and services.
