Poll: Seniors content with preferred network plans
Seniors in Medicare Part D drug benefit plans with preferred pharmacy networks are satisfied with them, according to a survey released by Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA).
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Lubrigyn lands distribution at CVS
Advocate Medical Company (AMC) is distributing Lubrigyn Cleansing Milk, a feminine hygiene product, to all CVS/pharmacy stores nationwide.
Actavis to buy Warner Chilcott in $8.5 billion deal
Actavis Inc. plans to acquire Ireland-based Warner Chilcott in a stock-for-stock transaction valued at about $8.5 billion.
CoverGirl sponsors ‘Hunger Games’ sequel
CoverGirl has announced its first-ever movie sponsorship, for Lionsgate’s "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" due out this fall. The Procter & Gamble cosmetics brand said that for the film, scheduled for release in North American theaters on Nov.
Kerr Drug launches synchronized Rx refills
Kerr Drug has introduced Simplify My Meds, a synchronized prescription refill service. The North Carolina drug chain said Monday that Simplify My Meds leverages capabilities brought by the company’s new central-fill facility in Raleigh and extends its menu of refill services.
CVS to maintain Medicare coverage for diabetes supplies
Despite upcoming Medicare changes, CVS/pharmacy will continue to accept Part B coverage for diabetes supplies. CVS said Monday that the number of providers that will accept Medicare coverage for diabetes testing supplies is slated to decrease after July 1 as a result of changes to the program.
Rite Aid elects new board member
Bruce Bodaken, former chairman and chief executive officer of Blue Shield of California, has been elected to the Rite Aid Corp. board of directors. The addition of Bodaken, announced Monday, comes amid changes to the makeup of Rite Aid’s board.
NACDS calls for member engagement
Shaping public policy is vital to improving patient outcomes, Bob Narveson said in his first remarks as chairman of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores.
CVS Caremark intends to be part of health care solution
Three years before the Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010, CVS Caremark Corp. began to position itself to respond to the changes that are currently transforming the health care system. The merger that brought together the nation’s second-largest drug chain and No.
Rite Aid’s wellness format covers Buffalo market
Rite Aid Corp.’s “wellness store” concept has reached a milestone. The drug chain said it has converted almost 100 stores in the greater Buffalo, N.Y., area to the wellness format, making that market the first to have the concept for most of its stores.
Pharmasave names Churcott CEO
After almost a year without a chief executive officer, Pharmasave Drugs has named former grocery executive Carmen Churcott as its CEO.
Majority of consumers find pharmacy experience satisfying
Beginning last August on roughly a monthly basis, Chain Drug Review explored in some detail the findings of an annual survey on pharmacy customer satisfaction conducted for Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Internet sales tax bill gains
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has hailed the Senate for passing legislation establishing Internet sales taxes. The Marketplace Fairness Act passed the Senate this month in a 69-to-27 vote.
NACDS gives backing to Rx adherence alliance
The National Association of Chain Drug Stores has joined forces with advocates for patients, providers and health plans in an alliance designed to highlight the role pharmacy can play in improving wellness and curbing health care costs.
Navarro opens new store in Miami
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has opened its 33rd store. Executives say the 10,000-square-foot store, located on NW 7th Street in Miami, will target Hispanics from the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico and Cuba, offering such unique offerings as Latino hair care products, beer and nectar drinks.
CVS renews pacts with Cardinal, McKesson
Two of the industry’s largest drug wholesalers said last month that CVS Caremark Corp. will continue to be their customer. McKesson Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc. announced in late April that the Woonsocket, R.I.-based chain has agreed to renew its relationship with them for the next several years.