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.
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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.
Katz Group names chief merchant for Rexall
Katz Group Canada Ltd. has named Ken Keelor as chief merchandising officer for its Rexall drug chain. The Canadian drug store operator said Monday that Keelor starts in the post effective immediately.
Walgreens kicks off flu shot program
Walgreen Co. has launched its annual flu vaccination program chainwide, billing itself as "America’s most trusted retail health care destination for flu shots.
Rite Aid appoints new communications chief
Susan Henderson has been named as senior vice president and chief communications officer at Rite Aid Corp. The drug store chain said Monday that Henderson succeeds Karen Rugen, who retired from the company last month.
NABP prescription monitoring platform goes live
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy’s platform to link state prescription monitoring programs (PMPs), the NABP PMP InterConnect, is now fully operational, providing a state-to-state tool for reducing prescription drug abuse and "doctor shopping.
Pharmacy groups challenge planned Medicaid cuts in Supreme Court brief
This fall, the U.S. Supreme Court is slated to hear a case examining the right of pharmacies and other health care providers to challenge state cuts to Medicaid on the basis that they violate federal requirements for "sufficient" patient access to health care.
MTM board issues medication review definition
The National MTM Advisory Board has released its definition of a key pharmacist professional service, the Comprehensive Medication Review (CMR).
Medi-Cal cuts bring coalition to Capitol Hill
The Alliance for Patient Care (APC), a coalition of health care providers, including pharmacists, has gone to the nation’s capital to urge the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Congress to reject proposed reductions to Medi-Cal, California’s Medicaid program.
NACDS, NCPA protest Express Scripts-Medco merger
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association have made their opposition to the proposed merger of Express Scripts and Medco Health Solutions official.
CVS sees modest retail drug store sales gain in 2Q
Revenue rose by double digits in the second quarter at CVS Caremark Corp., despite only slight gains in overall sales and same-store sales by the retail pharmacy segment. On the earnings front, CVS Caremark saw a dip in net income from continuing operations in the quarter.
Colgate makes foray into sensitive toothpaste arena
Hailing a major advance in the treatment of tooth sensitivity, Colgate-Palmolive has rolled out Colgate Sensitive Pro-Relief toothpaste.
Derma Sciences set to release MediHoney Hydrogel
Derma Sciences Inc. next year plans to begin shipping MediHoney Hydrogel Wound and Burn Dressing with Leptospermum honey (manuka honey).
Pharmacies at center of Florida flu preparedness effort
Pharmacy retailers played a central role in a public-private campaign in Palm Beach County, Fla., to help people get ready for the upcoming flu season, according to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
Walgreens’ same-store sales growth slows in July
Walgreen Co. in July reported its smallest same-store sales increase in months despite continuing a streak of gains stretching back to last year. Walgreens said on Wednesday that comparable-store sales in July rose 2.7%, down from robust increases of 4.8% in June and 5.6% in May.
Amneal ships four new generics
Amneal Pharmaceuticals has released four new generic drugs, including an anti-anxiety medication, an antidepressant and a pair of allergy medicines.