Currus names Robert Tinsley new CEO
TOPEKA, Kan. – Robert Tinsley has been named chief executive officer of Currus (formerly Kansas Independent Pharmacy Service Corp.), succeeding Pete Stern, who is retiring after 29 years.
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Vicks intros new children’s cough & congestion product lineup
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Elementary school children get six to eight colds each school year and parents want their kids to spend less time in bed and more time feeling better. The solution they’ve been seeking is here.
Kmart pharmacy offering free flu shots and Cashback rewards
With colder temperatures making their return across the country and flu season underway, health officials recommend that everyone six months of age and older receive a flu shot.
Schmidt’s rolls out plant-based home care line
Schmidt’s is expanding into the home care category with the launch of Cleaning Vinegar Multi-Surface Spray and Concentrated Laundry Detergent.
Walmart unveils newest edition of its online Toy Lab
Walmart and eko, the leader in choice-driven entertainment, Wednesday unveiled the Walmart Toy Lab for the 2019 holiday season at www.walmarttoylab.com. A free, online interactive experience, the Walmart Toy Lab invites kids to test this year’s most-wanted toys from their tablet or computer.
Prime Therapeutics, Health Care Service Corp. remind Medicaid members to take critical meds
Prime Therapeutics’ (Prime) Medicaid Missed Refill Program is designed to increase prescription refill rates in depression, diabetes and asthma drug categories by reminding select members via a letter to refill their medications.
Walgreens Flu Index returns for 2019-2020 flu season
Flu season is here and activity is already starting to creep into communities. Walgreens launched on Wednesday its first Walgreens Flu Index for the 2019-2020 season to help communities, health officials, media and more, get a grasp on flu activity in their area.
Study: Boomer and Gen-X women feeling ignored by beauty and grooming suppliers
A national survey of nearly 2,000 U.S. women finds a significant number of respondents in their 50s and above feel ignored by the beauty and personal grooming products industries, AARP reported, upon the release of Mirror/Mirror: Survey of Women’s Reflections of Beauty, Image and Media.
CVS Health gives $2.5 million in new funding to help build healthier communities in Ohio
As part of its commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health Wednesday announced it and its private charity will be donating more than $2.5 million in Ohio over the next three years to improve the health and wellness of Ohioans across the state.
PQA SDOH forum focuses on caring for the whole patient
The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) is hosting a national forum to showcase emerging best practices to address the social determinants of health (SDOH) and the role of pharmacists.
Over 125 new Hallmark Keepsake Ornaments unveiled at debut event
During Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Debut more than 125 all-new Keepsake Ornaments made their first appearance exclusively at Hallmark Gold Crown stores and online at Hallmark.com.
The Swanson Group restructures to better serve clients
The Swanson Group (TSG) has restructured to better serve its clients and retailers.
PTCB launches two certificate programs
As pharmacy technicians assume more expanded roles in pharmacy, the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), the nation’s leading credentialing body for pharmacy technicians, launches advanced Assessment-Based Certificate Programs in two specialty areas: Technician Product Verification (TPV)
Dial and Big Brothers Big Sisters to promote healthy hygiene habits on Global Handwashing Day
In support of Global Handwashing Day on October 15, 2019, Dial and Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, as part of their Healthier Futures program, will continue their annual efforts in teaching children in the Big Brothers Big Sisters program healthy hygiene habits.