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Report shows benefits of expanded pharmacy technician
A new report makes a compelling, evidence-based case for expanding the role of pharmacy technicians to enhance pharmacist-provided patient care.
Albertsons first chain pharmacy to practice new Idaho law
BOISE, Idaho – Albertsons Cos. announced this week their Idaho pharmacists can now prescribe for more health conditions under a new state law. Prior to the law’s July 1 effective date, targeted Albertsons Cos.
WBA finalizes investment in pharmacy chain GuoDa
DEERFIELD, Ill. – Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) today announced that, following receipt of regulatory approvals, it has completed the previously announced agreement to acquire a 40% minority stake in Sinopharm Holding GuoDa Drugstores Co., Ltd. (GuoDa), a leading retail pharmacy chain in China.
Amazon to acquire PillPack
Amazon and PillPack today announced that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement under which Amazon will acquire PillPack. PillPack is a pharmacy said to be designed to provide the best possible customer experience in the U.S. for people who take multiple daily prescriptions.
Walgreens Boots Alliance tops Q3 earnings forecast
Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA), which entered the Dow this week, topped analysts’s forecasts in its third quarter earnings, boosted its dividend and announced a $10 billion share buyback.
Rite Aid reports fiscal 2019 first quarter results
Ahead of the August 9 shareholders vote on the proposed merger with Albertsons, Rite Aid Corp. reported operating results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 2, 2018. For the first quarter, the company reported net loss from continuing operations of $41.7 million, or $0.
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, Inovalon team up
AllianceRx Walgreens Prime, the combined central specialty and home delivery pharmacy formed by Walgreens and pharmacy benefit manager Prime Therapeutics LLC (Prime) announced today a collaboration with Inovalon, a leading technology company providing cloud-based platforms empowering data-driven hea
Supreme Court rules for internet sales tax
States can collect sales tax from online sellers even if those companies don’t have a physical presence in the state, the Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in a case with far-reaching implications for online commerce.
CVS Pharmacy prescription delivery now offered nationwide
CVS Pharmacy announced that prescription delivery is now available from CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.
Walgreens and Humana team to offer senior services
Humana Inc. and Walgreens have partnered to provide easier access to primary care and other services for seniors as part of the two companies’ ongoing and shared commitment to the health and well-being of people in the Kansas City area.
Senate panel green lights e-prescribing Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – The Senate Finance Committee has passed the Every Prescription Conveyed Securely Act (S. 2460), which is backed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS). The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committee passed companion legislation (H.R. 3528) on May 9.
NACDS, stakeholders to meet with DoD on TRICARE
In the first step in the stakeholder process recommended by lawmakers in a letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) in April, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS), the National Community Pharmacists Association and the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA) ha
Thrifty White teams with PrescribeWellness
IRVINE, Calif.– PrescribeWellness today announced a unique partnership with Thrifty White Drug Stores, an employee-owned pharmacy with more than 100 stores in six states.
Rite Aid unveils safe medication disposal program
In an effort combat drug abuse and misuse, Rite Aid Corp. announced today its plans to install 100 medication disposal units in selected pharmacies over the next year.
Senate Committee moves NACDS-backed Drug Disposal Bill
ARLINGTON, Va. – The National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) welcomed the Senate Judiciary Committee’s passage today of S.