Poll: Pharmacists are underused vitamin resource
A survey sponsored by Pharmavite’s Nature Made brand found that many consumers don’t take advantage of pharmacists’ expertise about dietary supplements and vitamins. The online poll of about 500 U.S.
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Attitude Drinks lands distribution with Walgreens
Attitude Drinks, creator of the Phase III Recovery exercise recovery aid, has inked a distribution agreement with Walgreens in Florida.
CVS adopts ACI check management solution
CVS/pharmacy has implemented a check management system from ACI Worldwide Inc. that the technology provider said enables the drug chain to automate and lower the cost of check authorization. ACI said Monday that CVS/pharmacy, part of CVS Caremark Corp.
Kao names U.S. president as part of strategic realignment
Kao Corp. has appointed John Nosek President of Kao USA Inc., a beauty care company that merges Kao’s prestige, mass and salon businesses in the United States.
Kinney appoints marketing, supply chain execs
Kinney Drugs has hired Jennifer Whalen as director of marketing and Steve Harris as inventory and replenishment manager, a newly created position.
NCPDP highlights progress in Rx initiatives
The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) made key strides during 2011 in the areas of prescription labeling, electronic prior authorizations, medication therapy management and electronic prescribing.
Coalition lauds call for hearing on Express Scripts-Medco deal
A North Carolina congressman drew praise for urging a House subcommittee to hold a hearing to review the planned merger of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) Express Scripts Inc. and Medco Health Solutions Inc.
SymphonyIRI enlists former retail execs for new board
SymphonyIRI Group has announced a new board of directors, including former executives from food, drug and mass retailers Ahold, Kroger and Walmart.
Mscripts adds ‘family’ functionality to mobile app
Mscripts has introduced "family-friendly" pharmacy and shopping capabilities for its Mobile Pharmacy Application Platform.
Sam’s Club gets new CEO; Walmart U.S. gets COO
Walmart has named a new chief executive officer for Sam’s Club, whose current CEO is leaving, and promoted another executive to chief operating officer of Walmart U.S., a newly created position.
NACDS Foundation to fund MTM research
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to study the health impact of pharmacist-led medication therapy management (MTM) in care teams.
NCPA: Medicare Part D patients ‘duped’ into preferred pharmacy networks
The National Community Pharmacists Association is calling for a special enrollment period for Medicare Part D patients who claim deceptive marketing led them to sign up for a prescription drug plan with a restrictive "preferred pharmacy" network.
Watson releases Yaz generic
Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc. has begun shipping a Vestura, an oral contraceptive. The company said late Wednesday that the product was launched by its Watson Pharma Inc. subsidiary. Vestura (drospirenone 3 mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.
Chain drug retailers partake in Extra gum promotion
A multipronged marketing effort between Shape and Men’s Fitness magazines and Wrigley’s Extra gum brand will feature in-store promotions at leading chain drug retailers. The two American Media Inc.
Walgreens debuts new format in Indianapolis
Walgreen Co. has officially reopened 68 stores in the Indianapolis area that have been converted to the drug chain’s new "health and daily living" format. Walgreens said Thursday that president and chief executive officer Greg Wasson was joined by Sen. Richard Lugar (R., Ind.
Kodak files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Eastman Kodak Co., an iconic U.S. company and at one time a core supplier to chain drug stores, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Kodak said Thursday that the company and its subsidiaries made the filing for Chapter 11 business reorganization in the U.S.