The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched PharmacyMatching.com, a new web site aimed at connecting pharmacy sellers with buyers. NCPA said Wednesday the new online service, accessed at www.PharmacyMatching.
Bausch & Lomb has kicked off its advertising campaign for Alaway, its 12-hour eye itch relief drops. The eye care company said this week that television ads are currently airing across major U.S. broadcast and cable networks.
KidZerts has introduced what the company calls the first wear-moldable arch support insoles for children. The company said this week that the KidZerts insoles slowly mold to the unique contours of the bottom of children’s feet.
Walmart and its Sam’s Club subsidiary have started offering flu shots in more than 4,100 discount stores and warehouse clubs nationwide.
Walgreen Co. has entered an agreement to acquire 18 ApothecaryRx pharmacies from Graymark Healthcare Inc.
Retail pharmacy executives this week had awards presented in their honor to the National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation at the NACDS Pharmacy & Technology Conference. And at the close of the San Diego event on Tuesday evening, NACDS gave its highest honor, the Harold W.
Johnson’s Brand has introduced Johnson’s Natural, a line of baby skin care and hair care products with mostly plant- and fruit-derived natural ingredients.
Novo Nordisk is offering what it said is the first-ever mobile insulin dosing guide for doctors to look up dosing guidelines and blood glucose goals for their patients with diabetes.
Ralphs Grocery Co. has started providing flu vaccinations through its in-store pharmacies.
More than 90% of pharmacists believe they are key to improving patient health, according to a survey commissioned by the International Pharmaceutical Federation and Pfizer Inc.
Jeffrey Bailey has been appointed chief commercial officer at King Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Asteres Inc. has been issued a trio of patents from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for its automated pharmacy kiosk technology.
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.
As part of its flu immunization effort, Winn-Dixie Stores Inc. plans to offer flu shots to employers as well as individuals.
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.
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.
