Sanofi serves up less-invasive microneedle flu shot
Sanofi Pasteur is set to roll out a minimally invasive flu shot in Canada and has filed an application for such a vaccination in the United States with the Food and Drug Administration.
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Roberts joins BeneCard PBF as CEO
Bruce Roberts, former chief executive officer of the National Community Pharmacists Association, has joined Benecard Services Inc. as the president and CEO of its prescription benefit facilitator (PBF) company. Benecard Services is a prescription benefit manager based in Orlando, Fla.
CVS: Maintenance Choice boosts client’s Rx adherence
CVS Caremark Corp. said its Maintenance Choice program, which gives mail-order customers of its pharmacy benefit management unit the option to pick up prescriptions at CVS/pharmacy stores, has improved medication adherence for employees and their dependents at client US Airways.
NACDS speaks up on DME, HITECH
In comments submitted to lawmakers and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the National Association of Chain Drug Stores voiced concerns about the Medicare competitive bidding program for durable medical equipment (DME) and proposed rule changes to the HIPAA Privacy, Security and Enfo
Safeway offers seniors high-dose flu vaccine
Safeway Inc. announced that all of its U.S. pharmacies can now administer a new high-dose flu vaccine approved by the Food and Drug Administration for senior citizens.
Walgreens names division presidents
In a move designed to enhance its ability to execute, Walgreen Co. has altered the reporting structure within its top management team, reducing the number of executives who answer directly to president and chief executive officer Greg Wasson.
Big Y Foods teams with Rx college on wellness center
Big Y Foods Inc. and the Western New England College School of Pharmacy have partnered to open a patient-centered Consultation and Wellness Center run by faculty pharmacists.
P&G coupons help in fight vs. breast cancer
Procter & Gamble Co. will donate money to the National Breast Cancer Foundation for coupons redeemed from upcoming editions of the P&G brandSAVER booklet.
Chain drug retailers step up flu shot campaigns
After last year’s vaccine shortages and the worries over an H1N1 pandemic, community pharmacies and other chain drug retailers are stepping up their efforts to provide flu vaccines this year. Both CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp.
‘Road ahead wide open’ for Rx
Acknowledging the significant advancements made by retail pharmacies and pharmacists, National Association of Chain Drug Stores chairman Larry Merlo noted that “the road ahead is still wide open, and the challenges and opportunities it brings are tremendous.
NACDS is flexing its political muscle
Continuing its efforts to engage on pro-pharmacy, pro-patient issues from policy and political perspectives, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores launched a “get-out-the-vote” effort and recognized the political engagement of two member companies at the 2010 NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Co
CMS moves to scrap its definition of AMP
In a triumph for pharmacy, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed withdrawing provisions of the Medicaid average manufacturer price (AMP) rule.
Walgreens makes two acquisitions
Walgreen Co. made a pair of purchases earlier this month, adding 18 drug stores to its network and swapping its long-term care operation for a bigger stake in the home infusion business.
Purchasing alliance for generic drugs formed
Eleven members of the Chain Drug Consortium have formed the Chain Pharmacy Alliance (CPA) as a contractual joint venture to aggregate their generic pharmaceutical volume into one compliant program.
Pharmacy chains escalate their flu shot campaigns
After last year’s vaccine shortages and the worries over an H1N1 pandemic, community pharmacy chains are stepping up their efforts to provide flu vaccines this year. Both CVS Caremark Corp. and Rite Aid Corp. have cut the price of a flu vaccination, with CVS trimming the cost from $35 a year ago
CDMA names Fruth’s Messick senior VP
Fruth Pharmacy veteran Bob Messick has joined the Chain Drug Marketing Association (CDMA) as the organization’s senior vice president, a new position. At Fruth, Messick most recently served as president and chief operating officer.