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.
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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.
AstraZeneca cardiovascular drug BRILINTA approved
AstraZeneca has received approval from the Food and Drug Administration for BRILINTA tablets, which help treat acute coronary syndrome (ACS).
Shoppers Drug Mart ekes out 2Q gains
Sales and earnings inched up in the second quarter at Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., whose chief executive noted that the company still generated growth despite government reforms that are squeezing pharmacy business.
Ex-Rite Aid HR executive joins OfficeMax
Former Rite Aid Corp. executive Steve Parsons next week is slated to begin a new post as the top human resources officer at OfficeMax Inc. The office supply store chain said Thursday that Parsons has been appointed executive vice president and chief human resources officer, effective July 25.
Express Scripts to acquire rival PBM Medco
Express Scripts Inc. plans to buy Medco Health Solutions Inc. in a cash and stock deal valued at $29.1 billion.
Walgreens makes ‘food oasis’ commitment
In an event at the White House, Walgreen Co. announced a commitment to convert or open at least 1,000 "food oasis" drug stores nationwide over the next five years.
Walgreens social media exec to keynote digital expo
Adam Kmiec, director of social media at Walgreen Co., is slated to deliver a keynote address at the Digital World Expo this fall in Las Vegas.
Innovation to expand PharmASSIST line
Innovation plans to unveil a new pharmacy automation product, PharmASSIST OPTIx, at Cardinal Health Inc.’s Retail Business Conference this week.