NCPA survey: Patients like med sync programs
A new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association finds high satisfaction among patients enrolled in medication refill synchronization programs.
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PediaCare rolls out Smooth Melts
PediaCare has introduced Smooth Melts chewable, flavored fever relief tablets for children. Parent company Prestige Brands Holdings Inc. said PediaCare Smooth Melts are designed to make it easier for parents and caregivers to get kids to take the medication.
SpermCheck grows pharmacy chain distribution
SpermCheck has expanded its retail distribution of its at-home male fertility test to more pharmacy retailers. The company said the SpermCheck Fertility test is now available at CVS/pharmacy, Kinney Drugs and Target, along with Walgreens, Rite Aid and Meijer. Priced at $39.
Sales surge in September at Walgreens
A strong pharmacy performance hoisted same-store sales at Walgreen Co. in September. Walgreens said Friday that sales in comparable stores surged 7.9% in September, marking the drug chain’s largest monthly increase in calendar 2014. Comp-store sales had gained 3.7% in August.
First MinuteClinics open in Corpus Christi
MinuteClinic has opened its first walk-in medical clinics in the Corpus Christi, Texas, metropolitan area. Parent company CVS Health said Thursday that two new MinuteClinics have opened inside CVS/pharmacy stores in Corpus Christi and Portland, Texas.
Walgreens, WebMD team up to promote wellness
Walgreen Co. has partnered with WebMD Health Corp. to give customers direct access to the online health information provider’s virtual wellness coaching programs and educational content.
CVS Health sets target for boosting Rx adherence
By 2017, CVS Health aims to raise medication adherence among its millions of patients by 5% to 15% through new interventions. CVS outlined its goal Thursday with the release of a new Insights Report titled, "Adherence: Why It’s So Hard and What We Can Do About It." The report, by the CVS
Rite Aid posts its largest comp-store sales gain of 2014
Rite Aid Corp. turned its biggest monthly same-store sales gain of the calendar year in September. Rite Aid said Thursday that for the four weeks ended Sept. 27, comparable-store sales climbed 5.1% year over year. That topped the drug chain’s 3.
Sam’s Club to provide free women’s health screenings
This weekend, Sam’s Club plans to hold free women’s health screenings as a way to encourage women to take a more active role in monitoring and maintaining their health. The Walmart warehouse club chain said the free screenings will be available on Oct. 11 to both members and nonmembers at all 599
Akorn to buy Xopenex Inhalation Solution from Sunovion
Akorn Inc. has signed an agreement to acquire the Xopenex Inhalation Solution from Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
BD to acquire CareFusion for $12.2 billion
Medical equipment, supply and technology company BD plans to buy CareFusion for $12.2 billion in cash and stock, a deal that the companies said will create a global leader in medication management and patient safety solutions.
Walgreens, Duane Reade offer Western Union kiosks
Walgreens and Duane Reade drug stores nationwide are providing international and domestic money transfer services through a new stage-and-pay kiosk model from Western Union.
Vita Coco fields pro athletes in new marketing campaign
Vita Coco has enlisted a roster of professional athletes to serve as brand spokesmen in its new "Drafted by Nature" national marketing campaign.
Ranbaxy releases more dosages for Absorica acne drug
Ranbaxy Laboratories Inc. has launched 25-mg and 35-mg capsules for Absorica (isotretinoin), an acne medication, in the U.S. market.
CVS Health extends kudos to its pharmacists
CVS Health is saying thanks to its 26,000 pharmacists during October’s American Pharmacists Month for their dedication to serving patients in the company’s retail pharmacies, mail service pharmacies and specialty pharmacies nationwide.
Express Scripts: Walgreens is preferred Part D pharmacy
Express Scripts announced that Walgreen Co. is participating as a preferred pharmacy provider in its two nationally available Medicare Part D prescription drug plans (PDPs) for 2015.