Jaeger becomes CEO of NCPA
The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has turned to a trade association veteran with a proven track record to lead it into the future.
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Kerr Drug sees another approach to pharmacy
While national drug chains are successful at what they do, there is another approach to pharmacy, says Kerr Drug president and chief executive Tony Civello. That approach is exemplified by Kerr’s forward-looking Community Healthcare Center in Chapel Hill, N.C.
Pharmacy services in the spotlight at Kinney
Kinney Drugs has seen a spike in the number of patients using its extensive roster of pharmacy services since the 92-store chain began promoting the offerings last month, executives say.
Importance of Rx adherence recognized
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has hailed an article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) as further validation of the need for public policy to embrace pharmacists’ expertise in helping patients take their medications correctly.
Drug chains gear up for diabetes month
Drug chains and their business partners are providing unique programs and services in recognition of American Diabetes Month. CVS Caremark Corp.
Walgreens, Epocrates join forces
The Walgreens Prescription Savings Club (PSC), a formulary of more than 8,000 branded and generic medications, is now accessible to doctors and other prescribing health care providers through a partnership between Walgreen Co. and Epocrates Inc.
CVS Caremark gives customers new tool with iPhone app
CVS Caremark Corp. has launched an application for customers using Apple Inc.’s iPhone and other mobile devices.
Supervalu chain purchases six Rinderer’s stores
Supervalu Inc.’s Shop ’n Save food and drug chain has acquired Rinderer’s Drug Stores Inc. The deal for the six-store drug chain will see Shop ’n Save incorporate three Rinderer’s units into its store base, bringing its total number of community pharmacies in the St. Louis and Springfield, Ill.
Retail merchants who understand the game
In the mass retailing firmament, the retailer is king. For industry suppliers, a primary objective is getting close to the retail merchants who make the key decisions affecting their products. There’s no new news in the previous paragraph.
R&D may be casualty as Rx makers retrench
If a new survey of pharmaceutical executives whose companies account for more than 40% of the industry’s global revenue is any indication, an era characterized by a remarkable level of innovation may be drawing to a close.
2010 elections: NACDS restates pharmacy’s case
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores is making sure that pharmacy didn’t get lost in the wave — that is, the one that hit Congress in this week’s midterm elections. Republicans gained at least 60 seats in the House of Representatives and six in the Senate from the Democrats, with nine
Lilly’s Cymbalta OK’d to treat chronic musculoskeletal pain
Eli Lilly & Co. said its Cymbalta antidepressant has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for the management of chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Shoppers Drug Mart launches flu shot clinics
Shoppers Drug Mart Corp. plans to hold flu shot clinics at more than 400 stores starting this month.
Wasson: Walgreens ‘laser-focused’ on strategic plan
Walgreen Co. has grown its retail pharmacy market share as it continues to execute on core strategies laid out two years ago, president and chief executive officer Greg Wasson said at the company’s Analyst Day conference here.
Blistex steps up defense with Five Star Lip Protection
Blistex Inc. aims to provide a comprehensive safeguard for lips with its new Blistex Five Star Lip Protection lip balm. The lip care company said Thursday that Blistex Five Star Lip Protection defends against the five harshest conditions on the lips — dry air, cold, wind, heat and sun — through
Diabetes screening events upcoming from Walgreens
Walgreen Co. plans to offer free blood glucose testing and A1C testing at more than 1,700 stores and Take Care Clinics nationwide starting next week. The drug store chain said Thursday that the free diabetes health testing events, held in tandem with American Diabetes Month, are scheduled for Nov.