NACDS: DEA OKs e-prescribing for controlled substances
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has commended the Drug Enforcement Administration for issuing its interim final rule allowing electronic prescribing of controlled substances.
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CVS Caremark details genetic benefit management service
CVS Caremark Corp. plans to offer a genetic benefit management (GBM) service in tandem with Generation Health Inc.
Costco Canada pharmacies to deploy health info kiosks
Costco Wholesale Corp. plans to roll out health and wellness information kiosks in its pharmacies in Ontario using a solution from shopper marketing provider Aisle7. Portland, Ore.
Target to open more health clinics
Target Corp. plans to open eight new Target Clinic locations in early September. The discount store chain said Wednesday that the expansion includes five new health clinics at Target stores in Chicago and three in Palm Beach, Fla.-area Target stores.
CVS Caremark exec to join working families group
Stephen Wing, director of workforce initiatives at CVS Caremark Corp., plans to join Corporate Voices for Working Families, a nonprofit business membership organization focusing on issues affecting working families. Washington, D.C.
Kerr Drug launches next-gen loyalty program
Kerr Drug is taking a multichannel approach with its new customer rewards program, enabling shoppers and patients to access information and savings online, in stores, from mobile devices and via social media.
Navarro program boosts customer experience
Navarro Discount Pharmacies has launched what it calls its Customer Experience program, aimed at saving customers time and money while enhancing their shopping experience by providing more convenience and pharmacy services.
Rite Aid to carry new Lander bath, hair care items
This month, Grand Brands LLC’s Lander beauty brand is slated to roll out its new line of 64-ounce bubble baths, shampoos, and men’s and women’s body washes at 751 Rite Aid drug stores on the West Coast. Grand Brands said the product line will feature several new additions created exclusively for
Olympic gold medalist endorses AfterSwim, Swim-Fit
Olympic gold medalist Megan Jendrick, who has 27 U.S. swimming records and a world record, is endorsing AfterSwim and Swim-Fit ear protection products from Health Enterprises Inc.
NACDS Marketplace sells out exhibitor space
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores said exhibit space is now sold out for the 2010 NACDS Marketplace Conference, which starts this weekend in San Diego.
Bartell stores kick off food drive
Bartell Drugs this week is launching its "Stock the Pantry" food drive by accepting nonperishable food and cash donations at all of its 57 drug store locations. The drug chain said Tuesday that the food drive, done in conjunction with Northwest Harvest and now in its second year, runs June 1 to June
Loblaw extends pharmacy hours, deploys Rx tech
Loblaw Cos. has extended pharmacy hours for several of its supermarket banners in Ontario and is implementing technology to speed the filling of prescriptions.
CVS Caremark to deploy consumer ‘engine’
This month, CVS Caremark Corp. expects to begin rolling out its Consumer Engagement Engine, which provides real-time clinical messaging to pharmacists.
Anda makes organizational changes
Generic pharmaceuticals distributor Anda Inc. has announced some executive moves in its purchasing and sales and marketing departments. The company said Marc Falkin has been appointed vice president of purchasing. He previously served as vice president of marketing and has been with Anda since 2001.
PharmaSmart execs join Wegmans pharmacy council
Executives from PharmaSmart International have joined the Wegmans School of Pharmacy Advisory Council.
Walgreens partners in vitamin D giveaways
Walgreen Co., Aetna and the United Way are continuing their efforts to boost awareness of the need for adequate vitamin D intake, including giveaways of the essential vitamin this weekend. During the May 30 Coca-Cola Family Fest at Columbia, S.C.