OmniSYS solution IDs vaccine-eligible patients
OmniSYS LLC has launched a service designed to help pharmacies identify and engage patients eligible for pharmacist-administered vaccines.
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Walgreens kicks off annual flu shot push
As the nation enters the back-to-school season, Walgreens has launched its yearly flu vaccination campaign.
Dollar General marks opening of 13,000th store
Dollar General Corp. has opened its 13,000th store, located in Birmingham, Ala. The deep discount chain held a grand opening event for the store, situated at 4132 Jefferson Avenue Southwest in Birmingham, on Saturday.
Mack’s to add personal sound amplifier
McKeon Products Inc. is expanding its Mack’s ear product lineup with the Mack’s Audibles Personal Sound Amplifier. Not hearing aids, Mack’s Audibles amplify sound for people who aren’t hearing impaired but could benefit from a hearing boost, according to McKeon.
Benzer Pharmacy joins American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance
Benzer Pharmacy has joined the American Pharmacy Purchasing Alliance (APPA), a pharmacy purchasing association. All of Benzer’s more than 60 pharmacy locations nationwide will be members of the alliance, according to Benzer Pharmacy president Alpesh Patel.
Glock Health launches G-PUR supplement
Glock Health, Science and Research Inc. has introduced G-PUR, a dietary supplement described by the company as a “first of its kind.” Glock Health said G-PUR, which consists of a mineral called clinoptilolite, is being marketed to select pharmacies in the United States.
Endo tabs Ciaffoni as U.S branded Rx president
Joseph Ciaffoni has been named president of U.S. branded pharmaceuticals at Endo International plc. Endo said Ciaffoni is slated to start in the new post on Aug. 15. He joins the company from Biogen, where he was senior vice president of the global specialty medicines group.
NCPA razor-focused on DIR fees issue
Persistence is paying off for the National Community Pharmacists Association in its advocacy for more transparency with DIR fees.
CVS stores in Idaho can dispense naloxone without script
CVS Pharmacy has begun providing naloxone, an opioid overdose-reversal medication, without a prescription at its drug stores in Idaho. CVS said Friday that its pharmacists will expand access to naloxone under prescriptive authority allowed by the state.
London Drugs in tune with vinyl records trend
London Drugs isn’t just one of Canada’s top retail pharmacies; it’s also a leading destination for consumer electronics — including music and, increasingly, vinyl records.
Enterprising analytics at CVS Health
CVS Health this week posted a series of videos that spotlight the role of analytics at the company, particularly in its mission to put people on the path to better health.
IMH expands retail reach of IBgard capsules for IBS
IM HealthScience (IMH) is expanding retail distribution of its IBgard medical food capsules for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to independent drug stores and supermarkets nationwide.
RediClinic enables online scheduling of appointments
Retail clinic operator RediClinic has rolled out online appointment scheduling from desktop computers, tablets and mobile devices. The Rite Aid Corp.
Hamacher helps map out launch of Recovery Skin Relief
With some go-to-market guidance from Hamacher Resource Group, NovaGenesis LLC is set to launch its Recovery Skin Relief therapeutic skin care line at retail pharmacies next month.
CVS unveils its own mobile payment solution
CVS Health is piloting its own mobile payment tool called CVS Pay, designed to expedite the checkout process. CVS said Thursday that CVS Pay, part of the CVS Pharmacy mobile app, is an end-to-end solution that integrates payment, prescription pickup and the ExtraCare loyalty program all in one scan.
Walgreens adds Rx disposal units in Iowa stores
State officials visited a Walgreens store in Iowa as the drug chain continued its deployment of safe medication disposal kiosks to help combat drug abuse and misuse.