CVS Caremark: Adherence sinks in ‘doughnut hole’
The so-called "doughnut hole" in Medicare Part D has proved to be a sinkhole for medication adherence, CVS Caremark Corp. and other researchers found.
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Supervalu Pharmacies begins flu shots
Supervalu Pharmacies has started providing flu vaccines at its 801 pharmacy locations on a walk-in basis. The pharmacy arm of supermarket retailer Supervalu Inc.
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Watson Pharmaceuticals Inc.’s Anda Distribution division plans to build a state-of-the-art pharmaceutical distribution facility in Olive Branch, Miss.
ECRM mourns passing of founder Charlie Bowlus
Charlie Bowlus, founder and chief executive officer of ECRM, died unexpectedly yesterday following complications from surgery. He was 64. Charlie Bowlus Bowlus started ECRM (Efficient Collaborative Retail Marketing Inc.) in 1994 as a new way to bring suppliers and retailers together.
Allegra kicks off video contest on Facebook
Chattem Inc.’s Allegra allergy medicine brand has launched the "Allergy Adventures" contest on Facebook, featuring former Survivor winner and radio personality Danni Boatwright.
Warner Chilcott appoints head of N. America sales
As part of a realignment of its sales organization, Warner Chilcott has named Johannes van Zoonen to head the company’s North American sales unit.
Actresses Stone, Wilde become Revlon ambassadors
Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde, two of Hollywood’s most sought-after actresses, have signed on as Revlon global brand ambassadors.
GSK Consumer Healthcare names marketing chief
Former Johnson & Johnson executive John Graham has joined GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare as chief marketing officer. John Graham Starting in the CMO post this week at GlaxoSmithKline, and based in Parsippany, N.J., Graham now oversees GSK Consumer Healthcare’s North American marketing function.
Walgreens goes on offensive in PBM dispute
Walgreen Co. has launched a letter-writing campaign to benefits consultants that outlines the reasons it likely won’t be part of Express Scripts Inc.’s pharmacy provider network after December 31.
MinuteClinic affiliates with Indiana health system
MinuteClinic has entered a clinical collaboration with Indiana University Health (IU Health), the largest health system in Indiana. The CVS Caremark Corp.
APhA, dental groups take aim at dry mouth
The American Pharmacists Association (APhA) has teamed up with leading dental organizations to expand public awareness of medication-induced dry mouth.
Target set to launch flu vaccination effort
Discounter Target Corp. next week plans make flu shots available at more than 1,650 Target Pharmacy and Target Clinic locations nationwide. The mass merchandise chain said Thursday that, starting Aug.
CVS rolls out Salma Hayek beauty collection
CVS/pharmacy has introduced Nuance Salma Hayek, an exclusive line of cosmetics and skin care, hair care and body care products co-developed with actress Salma Hayek.
Pharmacy sales climb in 2Q at BioScrip
BioScrip Inc. reported a robust gain in pharmacy services revenue for its 2011 second quarter. BioScrip said Monday that for the second quarter ended June 30, pharmacy services sales rose 8.7% to $332.1 million from $305.4 million a year earlier.
In Illinois, coalition takes aim at Rx reimbursement cuts
Pharmacy Choice and Access Now (PCAN), a coalition of pharmacists, consumers and local businesses, has set up shop in Illinois as the state mulls cuts to Medicaid pharmacy reimbursements.
Sam’s Club plans free eye health screenings
As part of its focus on preventive health care, Sam’s Club this weekend plans to offer free vision screenings. The Walmart warehouse club subsidiary said the screenings will be available on Saturday, Aug. 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at locations that have pharmacy and/or optical centers.