Congress eyes health insurer consolidation
Congressional scrutiny of the recent health insurer mega-mergers is a welcome sight, according to B. Douglas Hoey, CEO of the National Community Pharmacists Association.
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Standley sheds light on value-based care
Rite Aid Corp. chairman and chief executive officer John Standley recently explained how retail pharmacies can promote value-based care in an opinion piece for the Philadelphia Inquirer/Daily News on Philly.com.
J&J, P&G collaborations target flu, heart disease
Johnson & Johnson and Procter & Gamble — are involved in collaborations that could make a big impact in fighting flu and heart disease. Scientists from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) and J&J’s Janssen pharmaceutical subsidiary have found a way to induce antibodies to fight a wide range
Fate of new CPG items rests on fraction of shoppers
Apparently, it’s a tiny fraction of shoppers who determine if a new consumer packaged goods (CPG) product will succeed or fail.
Pharmacy changing of the guard at Rite Aid
There’s a changing of the guard in the top pharmacy executive position at Rite Aid. Earlier this month, the company announced a flurry of executive appointments, including the promotion of Jocelyn Konrad to executive vice president of pharmacy.
Pharmacogenomics pilot gains backing from NACDS
the study of how preventive and therapeutic health care can be driven by an individual’s genetics — has garnered increased attention from the retail pharmacy sector.
Merger wave hits health insurance sector
Drug chains have gotten used to dealing with fewer, and larger, drug makers, wholesalers and PBMs over the years. Retailers have also consolidated. Now a merger wave has washed over the health insurance industry.
More immunization authority for N.Y. pharmacists
A lot of the talk concerning New York state these days centers on the expansion of the minimum wage for fast-food workers to $15 an hour, as recommended by a panel appointed by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. But another expansion in New York involves pharmacists: the ability to provide immunizations.
Bringing ‘likes’ to store shelves
A simple yet innovative media device being tested by Insignia Systems Inc. puts the power of social media on the store shelf and provides a new way to foster consumer engagement.
National Rx program sought in Canada
launched in late June by the Canadian Pharmacists Association (CPhA) — aims to build a national consensus for a pan-Canadian pharmacare framework. CPhA noted that all developed countries with universal health care, except Canada, provide universal coverage for
Pharmacies are setting for cancer screening tech
Drug stores are showing their potential as sites for cancer screening technology, enhancing their value as a destination for preventive care. This month, medical device maker MedXHealth Corp.
Med sync program benefits are manifold
Medication synchronization programs offer patients far more than convenience and pharmacies much more than increased efficiency. Just ask the National Community Pharmacists Association.
Cardinal Health’s Barrett rocks out
Cardinal Health chairman and CEO George Barrett was one of the performers at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Roadshow concert this week in Columbus, Ohio, not far from the pharmaceutical distributor’s Dublin, Ohio, headquarters.
Reports: Coty to buy P&G beauty businesses
Coty Inc. is slated to acquire three beauty care businesses from Procter & Gamble Co., according to published reports. The New York Post reported late Monday that Coty has won an auction to buy P&G’s CoverGirl and Max Factor cosmetics brands, hair care business and fragrance business.
UN, Walgreens vaccine campaign wins award
The United Nations Foundation and Walgreens received a Silver Effie Award in the health care services category for their 2014-15 “Get A Shot. Give A Shot” campaign. Launched in 2013 by Walgreens and the United Nations Foundation, “Get a Shot.
NCPA gives take on generic price spikes to ABC News
The National Community Pharmacists Association was contacted by ABC News for a “Nightline” segment and article on generic drug price hikes.