McKesson introduces EnterpriseRx Flexible Delivery
McKesson Pharmacy Systems and Automation (MPS&A) is launching a new EnterpriseRx Flexible Delivery solution that expands the reach of outpatient and retail pharmacies beyond their local communities.
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Forest Labs announces executive appointments
Forest Laboratories Inc. has made a series of appointments to its executive leadership team as part of its effort to "flatten and broaden" its organization under a recently announced corporate streamlining plan.
Survey by Walgreens assesses flu season’s impact
More than 11 million Americans had vacation plans disrupted by the flu during the 2012-13 flu season, underscoring the importance of getting vaccinated, according to a survey by Walgreen Co.
CVS, Cardinal Health to form generics joint venture
CVS Caremark Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. plan to form a joint venture that they say will be the largest generic drug sourcing entity in the United States. The companies said Tuesday that the 50/50 joint venture will source and negotiate generic supply contracts with generic drug manufacturers for
Walgreens offers daily health tests at Maryland stores
Walgreen Co. has begun providing daily health testing for cholesterol, blood glucose and body composition at more than 60 drug stores in Maryland. Walgreens said Monday that the tests are part of its effort to boost public access to preventive health care services.
FluNada hits shelves at thousands of retail pharmacies
STS Health has rolled out FluNada, a homeopathic throat and nasal spray for relief of cold and flu-like symptoms, to more than 5,000 retail pharmacies. The company said Monday that the over-the-counter cold/flu remedy, launched in January and previously sold through Amazon.
CVS encourages flu vaccinations with shopping pass offer
With the holiday season in full swing, CVS/pharmacy is offering consumers special savings if they get a flu vaccine at CVS or MinuteClinic.
Giant Eagle buys specialty pharmacy
Giant Eagle Inc. has acquired Rx21 Specialty Pharmacy, which the food and drug retailer said will allow it to provide enhanced services to hepatitis C and organ transplant patients and their providers. Terms of the agreement, announced Monday, weren’t disclosed.
Pharmacists cite spikes in generic acquisition costs
Pharmacy acquisition costs for many generic drugs have jumped by as much as 600% or more this year, impacting both community pharmacies and their patients, according to a survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Fruth Pharmacy promotes Rx executive
Tim Weber has been promoted to vice president at Fruth Pharmacy. Tim Weber The regional drug chain, with 27 stores in West Virginia and Ohio, said that as vice president, Weber will lead its pharmacy division. He previously served as director of pharmacy administration and procurement.
Health Mart to roll out Rx performance data platform
Health Mart plans to offer its member pharmacies access to an online information management platform that makes pharmacy performance data available to health plans and community pharmacy organizations. The McKesson Corp.
Markwins, Walgreens team with Fergie to support AIDS research
Hundreds of people joined executives from Markwins International and Walgreen Co. and singer Fergie to celebrate the companies’ presentation of $50,000 to fund AIDS research.
Sales gain in November at Rite Aid
Rite Aid Corp. continued its steady same-store sales growth in November. The drug chain said Thursday that for the five weeks ended Nov. 30, comp-store sales rose 2.8% year over year, topping gains of 2.1% in October and 1.9% in September. Same-store sales in the front end edged up 0.4% in
Cardinal Health grants help in battle against Rx abuse
The Cardinal Health Foundation has awarded over $350,000 in grants to 29 nonprofit organizations that fight prescription drug abuse.
NACDS Foundation raises $1.8 million at annual dinner
The 15th annual National Association of Chain Drug Stores Foundation Dinner raised more than $1.8 million to support its research, education and medication adherence initiatives. NACDS said Wednesday that the Tuesday evening dinner featured a keynote address by U.S.