Remote pharmacy given the go-ahead in Ontario
The stage has been set for telepharmacy in Ontario, where the government has approved regulations that enable remote prescription dispensing throughout the province.
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Boehringer-Ingelheim helps raise colon cancer awareness
The fact that colon cancer is preventable but still kills 50,000 people every year has led Boehringer-Ingelheim Consumer Health Care to team up with the Colon Cancer Alliance on a yearlong project to raise awareness and help more people get screened for the disease.
NACDS gives take on federal report on counterfeit drugs
A federal report on the rise of counterfeit drugs drew comment this week from the National Association of Chain Drug Stores, which welcomes the government’s efforts to tackle the issue but opposes the mandate for a national track-and-trace system.
Walgreens sponsors life-saving training to honor Rep. Giffords
Walgreen Co. this weekend plans to sponsor American Red Cross life-saving training events at over 100 drug stores nationwide. To be held Saturday, March 19, the events are in honor of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords and those involved in the shooting in Tucson, Ariz., Walgreens said.
Giant Eagle recognized for diabetes efforts
For its efforts in diabetes prevention and care, Giant Eagle has received the American Diabetes Association’s (ADA) Chairman’s Citation Award.
Bartell to kick off health and beauty event
Bartell Drugs next week plans to hold its Health & Beauty Event, which will feature health screenings, cosmetics demonstrations, hair care tips and product samples.
Kimberly-Clark to hike North American consumer prices
Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced that it plans to raise prices in North America for its baby and child care and consumer tissue businesses. The company said Thursday that the price hikes are slated to take effect during the second and third quarters.
Drug chains step up with relief aid for Japan
Walgreen Co., CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp.
Genacol Canada names scientific director
François-Xavier Lacasse has been appointed scientific director at Genacol Canada Inc. The Quebec-based natural health supplements maker said Tuesday that in the new post, Lacasse will advise the company on scientific matters and on the development of new products.
Nice-Pak expands manufacturing, distribution
Nice-Pak has expanded its wet wipe manufacturing plants and distribution facilities and consolidated and reconfigures its North American operations. The company said Wednesday that it has has introduced new state-of-the-art equipment and packaging technologies in its Jonesboro, Ark.
Drugstore.com teams with <i>Parents</i> web site
Drugstore.com has partnered with Parents Deals, a new web site from Parents.com, to offer discounts on baby, children’s and family personal care products. The online retailer said Wednesday that it’s providing a 33% discount on a total value Parents Deals shopping card.
Walgreens medical chief stresses pharmacist intervention
Face-to-face interaction between patients and pharmacists can boost medication adherence and cut costs from the health care system, according Cheryl Pegus, chief medical officer at Walgreen Co.
NACDS unveils speakers for Annual Meeting
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) has announced its lineup of speakers for the 2011 NACDS Annual Meeting. NACDS said the speakers for this year’s Annual Meeting, which is being held April 30 to May 3 in Scottsdale, Ariz.
As cold/allergy category evolves, retailers must be flexible
The last few years have been a rocky road for the cold and allergy category.
Home Health Care: Solutions approach will pay off for retailers
It is well known that the home health care category is poised for substantial growth over the next few decades. For years industry professionals have been pointing to the unprecedented number of Americans about to enter older adulthood. The numbers are startling.
AmerisourceBergen names successor to retiring CEO
R. David Yost, chief executive officer of AmerisourceBergen Corp., is slated to retire from the company this summer and be succeeded by chief operating officer Steven Collis.