MTM legislation makes way into Senate
Only about a week after its debut in the House of Representatives, legislation to expand Medicare patient access to medication therapy management (MTM) services has been introduced in the Senate.
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Pharmacy makes its mark on Capitol Hill
About 300 pharmacists, pharmacy executives, pharmacy students and other pharmacy advocates representing 41,000 chain pharmacies from 38 states converged on Washington, D.C., this week for the National Association of Chain Drug Stores’ annual RxImpact Day on Capitol Hill lobbying drive.
California bill wants broader role for pharmacists
New legislation in California aims to officially recognize pharmacists in the state as health care providers. The California Pharmacists Association (CPhA) said Wednesday that the legislation, introduced by State Sen.
Walgreens, Bausch + Lomb unveil eye health initiative
Walgreen Co. and Bausch + Lomb have partnered to help raise consumer awareness of eye health. The companies on Wednesday announced SightSense, an online and in-store patient education program to spur the drug chain’s customers to take steps to protect and preserve their sight.
De Fazio leaves Duane Reade for RadioShack
Mike De Fazio, senior director of store concepts at Duane Reade, has left the drug chain to take a position at RadioShack Corp., Chain Drug Review has learned.
Health reform expert to keynote NACDS breakfast
Nancy-Ann DeParle, former deputy chief of staff for policy for President Obama, will be the keynote speaker at the NACDS Chain Members and Political Action Committee breakfast next month.
Hy-Vee adopts Rx patient messaging system
Hy-Vee Inc. is slated to offer a direct-to-patient messaging program from LDM Group that stands to help its pharmacy customers better adhere to their medication regimens.
Kimberly-Clark appoints chief marketing officer
Clive Sirkin has been named vice president and chief marketing officer at Kimberly-Clark Corp. The company said Tuesday that Sirkin reports to Tony Palmer, president of global brands and innovation. Sirkin has held a number of marketing leadership positions since coming to Kimberly-Clark in 2007.
Head & Shoulders takes on damaged hair
Head & Shoulders is pointing to a damaged hair epidemic across the country as it highlights its new Damage Rescue shampoo. The Procter & Gamble dandruff shampoo brand said Monday that according to a recent study that it commissioned with Wakefield Research, 91% of about 1,000 U.S.
Rescue Remedy adds Pearls for stress relief
Over-the-counter stress reliever brand Rescue Remedy has introduced Rescue Pearls. Nelsons, a subsidiary of A. Nelsons & Co. Ltd.
More pressure on generics pricing in Canada
Prices for generic drugs are getting squeezed again in Canada — this time in Alberta. As part of its 2013 budget announced last week, the Alberta government plans to slash generic drug prices from 35% to 18% of brand-name drug prices effective May 1. The move was blasted by pharmacy industry groups,
Astrup Drug pharmacists get access to BP kiosk data
Astrup Drug Stores has deployed a clinical solution that gives its pharmacists ready access to patient data from PharmaSmart International blood pressure kiosks.
Texas pharmacists seek more authority to vaccinate children
Pharmacy groups in Texas are endorsing state legislation that would give Texas pharmacists wider authority to administer immunizations to children.
Navarro promotes colon cancer screening
Navarro Discount Pharmacy has teamed up with cancer awareness organization StopColonCancerNow.com to promote colon cancer screening during March. The Miami-area drug chain said Friday that, as part of National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month in March, it will work with StopColonCancerNow.
NACDS, NCPA hail bill promoting MTM
Pharmacy organizations have endorsed bipartisan House legislation to expand the pool of patients who qualify for medication therapy management (MTM) services. The National Association of Chain Drug Stores and the National Community Pharmacists Association hailed the legislation — H.R.