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Drake’s rolls out Christmas Mint Creme Devil Dogs

Drake’s rolls out Christmas Mint Creme Devil Dogs

This holiday season, Drake’s Devil Dogs lovers will get an early Christmas present with new Mint Creme Devil Dogs. “We asked Devil Dogs fans to create their own Devil Dogs and Mint Creme was the top flavor suggestion,” said Chip Stenberg, Drake’s associate brand manager.

CVS says managed care model can save millions

CVS says managed care model can save millions

New research from CVS Health shows that state Medicaid programs that use a Managed Care Organization (MCO) and a contracted pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) to administer prescription drug coverage have significantly lower overall drug costs than those states that manage their own formulary.

NCPA attends signing of bipartisan opioid relief package

NCPA attends signing of bipartisan opioid relief package

WASHINGTON  – As President Trump signs H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, several National Community Pharmacists Association-supported provisions contained in the opioid package become law.

Walgreens expands medication disposal program

Walgreens expands medication disposal program

Walgreens today announced it is expanding its effort to combat the opioid epidemic as it encourages Americans to clean out their medicine cabinets in advance of Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored National Prescription Take Back Day on Saturday October 27.

Express Scripts says opioid program making a difference

Express Scripts says opioid program making a difference

As President Trump signs bipartisan legislation to help improve our nation’s response to the opioid abuse epidemic, Express Scripts  released new data today showing a dramatic shift in first-time opioid users enrolled in its Advanced Opioid Management solution being prescribed safer, short-term pres

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo set for May 2019

Noted: The Greeting Card Expo set for May 2019

The Greeting Card Association (GCA)  announced that after a strong response from GCA members, the application process for Noted: The Greeting Card Expo, is now open to non-members who want to exhibit at this new Expo, May 18-20, 2019 in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Law Has Rx Implications

Law Has Rx Implications

Routine monitoring of medication adherence is one of the Medicaid programs that must be included under a new law passed by Congress in response to the opioid epidemic. The recently passed opioid legislation makes improvements in treatment capacity for Medicaid patients.