Rx kiosk maker Asteres awarded new patents
Asteres Inc. has been issued a trio of patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its automated pharmacy kiosk technology.
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NACDS launches RxImpact Votes; Kmart, H.E.B. honored
Building on its successful grassroots campaign, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has kicked off a "get-out-the-vote" political mobilization drive and recognized the political engagement of Kmart and H.E. Butt Grocery Co.
Winn-Dixie to provide work-site vaccinations
As part of its flu immunization effort, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to offer flu shots to employers as well as individuals.
Lifechek upgrades technology to support retail expansion
To help grow its front-end business, Lifechek Drug Inc. plans to implement a business management and point-of-sale software platform from Activant Solutions Inc.
NACDS leadership: Retail pharmacy poised for even bigger role in health care
Already a core health care provider, retail pharmacy stands to play an even larger part in patient care as health care reform amplifies the call for more affordable, accessible services, National Association of Chain Drug Stores leaders said at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference here.
Meda inks deal to acquire Alaven
Meda has signed an agreement to acquire the U.S. specialty pharmaceutical company Alaven.
Topricin awarded patent for fibromyalgia-related pain
Topical BioMedics Inc. has been awarded a patent for Topricin Pain Relief and Healing Cream as a treatment for pain associated with fibromyalgia.
CMS seeks contractor for retail Rx pricing study
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a contractor to develop monthly national surveys of retail pharmacy prescription drug prices and ingredient costs. Published on the government contract bidding web site, FedBizOpps.
Kerr’s Chapel Hill store: Simply the best
when his patients really insist — give advice about the drugs that he’s dispensing, the best and the brightest of today’s
Higher profile adds to growing clout of Rx
A story about community pharmacists and their growing role in the nation’s health care system appeared on the front page of a Saturday edition of The New York Times earlier this month. Taking the work of Barney’s Pharmacy, an independent drug store in Augusta, Ga.
CMS lays groundwork for pharmacy pricing study
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a request for proposal (RFP) seeking a contractor to develop monthly national surveys of retail pharmacy prescription drug prices and ingredient costs. Published on the government contract bidding web site, FedBizOpps.
Walgreens steps up to the plate with more food
Walgreens used a gala event at one of its drug stores on the city’s South Side earlier this month to showcase its newest concept — an expanded food selection in areas that lack access to the basic food necessary to maintain a healthy diet.
Hagan praises retail Rx during visit to Kerr unit
Pharmacists who play a central role in managing a person’s health can improve patient care and drive down costs, a U.S. senator said during a recent visit to a Kerr Drug store here. Sen. Kay Hagan (D., N.C.
Duane Reade CEO joining U.S. Foodservice
John Lederer, who oversaw the reinvention of Duane Reade that set the stage for its purchase by Walgreen Co., is moving to U.S. Foodservice as president and chief executive officer.
States get help with Medicaid costs
President Obama has signed into law a bill providing $26 billion to struggling states — including additional Medicaid funding — by closing tax loopholes for multinational companies and cutting food aid to the poor.
Rite Aid moves to refinance part of its debt
Rite Aid Corp. has issued $650 million in notes as part of a plan to refinance its debt and credit. The drug store chain also is working to regain compliance with the minimum share price rule of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in order to avoid being delisted. Plans call