Patients embrace med sync programs, NCPA poll finds
A new survey by the National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) found high satisfaction among patients enrolled in medication refill synchronization programs.
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More clinical affiliations are established by CVS
CVS Health has entered into clinical affiliations with three leading academic medical centers. The collaborating medical centers are the University of Maryland Medical System, the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston and the University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System.
Care bolsters pharmacy technology
Care Pharmacies is migrating to PDX Inc.’s Enterprise Pharmacy System (EPS) as its main pharmacy platform. Deployment of the PDX system is slated to begin this month.
NACDS reflects on impact of Hatch-Waxman
The strong relationship between retail pharmacy and the generic drug industry was stressed by the National Association of Chain Drug Stores as it marked the 30th anniversary of the enactment of the Drug Price Competition and Patent Term Restoration Act, also known as the Hatch-Waxman Act.
Plastic bags banned in California
The nation’s first statewide ban on single-use plastic bags at drug, grocery and convenience stores has been signed by California Gov. Jerry Brown, but a national coalition of plastic bag manufacturers has vowed to seek a referendum to repeal the law, which is scheduled to take effect in July.
Sam’s does its part for women’s health
As part of an effort to encourage women to take a more active role in monitoring and maintaining their health, Sam’s Club pharmacies nationwide hosted free women’s health screenings.
ACA still a work in progress
With the next open-enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act six weeks away, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has advocated administrative changes to help people seeking health coverage in 2015.
CACDS name change stresses link to community health care
The Canadian Association of Chain Drug Stores (CACDS) has changed its name.
Giacomin to head Cardinal’s Rx distribution
Jon Giacomin is replacing Michael Kaufmann as chief executive officer of Cardinal Health Inc.’s pharmaceutical segment, effective November 11, at which time Kaufmann will become Cardinal’s chief financial officer.
CVS’ Merlo speaks out on Rx and health care
Pharmacy is helping solve the “cost-quality-access conundrum” facing health care, says CVS Health president and chief executive officer Larry Merlo.
Walgreens moves toward merger
Walgreen Co. continues to move ahead with its planned acquisition of Alliance Boots GmbH. The company has filed documents with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the creation of a new holding company, Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., which will be legally based in Delaware. Deerfield, Ill.
Albertsons, Safeway name executive team
AB Acquisition LLC (Albertsons) and Safeway Inc. have chosen the leadership team that will head the combined supermarket company when its planned merger is completed.
Walmart settles on name for small-format stores
Walmart is rebranding its Walmart Express store format to Walmart Neighborhood Market. That means the 21 Walmart Express stores now in business and others in development will become Neighborhood Markets. The change was announced earlier this month.
Pharmaca expands footprint in Seattle market
Pharmaca Integrative Pharmacy has debuted a store in Seattle’s Queen Anne neighborhood here, its fifth in Washington state. The new outlet offers a one-stop shopping experience for natural health and beauty products and services.
Legislative efforts to curb Rx abuse progress
Legislation designed to combat the abuse of prescription medications has been introduced in the U.S. Senate, following passage of a similar bill in the House.
Home Depot data breach is warning for all retailers
Home Depot Inc. said that the malware hackers used to steal an estimated 56 million debit and credit card numbers from its customers in the United States and Canada between April and earlier this month has been eliminated from its store networks, closing off the cyberthieves’ point of entry.