On Wednesday, the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) announced that Jon Roberts, executive vice president and chief operating officer of CVS Health becomes chairman of PCMA’s board of directors.
With American Pharmacists Month observed in October, and World Pharmacists Day observed on September 25, NACDS is distributing its 30-second message that reflects pharmacies’ and pharmacists’ commitment to serving as part of the solution to opioid abuse and to pain care.
With an ongoing commitment to help its customers and patients better manage their chronic conditions, Walgreens announced on Monday that the millions of adults experiencing sleep issues can now access new sleep solutions through its Walgreens Find Care platform.
BENTONVILLE, Ark. – Less than two weeks after providing a first glimpse into its pioneering “Walmart Health’ concept, the company has unveiled a plan to train associates for occupations in health care. Beginning September 24, Walmart’s 1.
Bridget-ann Hart will retire as president and chief executive officer of Kinney Drugs operator KPH Healthcare Services Inc. at the end of the year. She will continue to serve on the board of KPH, a national provider of health care services with more than 4,000 employees across four divisions.
Kroger Co. is offering flu shots at more than 2,100 pharmacy locations nationwide and 225 The Little Clinic. Flu shots are available for ages two and up, and high-dose flu shots are available for ages 65 and older.
Adults with diabetes have a two- to three-times increased risk of early death compared to individuals without diabetes. Leaving diabetes uncontrolled can damage the kidneys, eyes, nerves and heart.
In recent years, the global health and wellness industry has grown rapidly, at nearly twice the rate of the global economy, with all signs pointing to a continuing upward trend. In 2017, the global wellness economy hit $4.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D., Calif.) on Thursday released her long awaited plan to lower drug prices for seniors on Medicare and younger people with private insurance. The proposal would allow Medicare to negotiate prices for up to 250 of the costliest drugs, including insulin.
Rolling back assurances that Medicaid patients have appropriate health care access in each state would jeopardize health and increase costs, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) told the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in official comments.
a coalition of pharmacy and healthcare organizations aiming to raise the profile of pharmacy as an essential health care profession – announced Tuesday the launch of a campaign aimed at educating the public on the importance of immunizations to maintain a healthy population.
With a goal of supporting its rapid growth, Parata Systems will consolidate its current two Wisconsin facilities into one centrally-located space in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin and expand its headquarters building in Durham, N.C. by an additional 30,000 square feet.
Dr. Reddy’s announced Monday the launch of lansoprazole delayed-release capsules USP, 15 mg, an over-the-counter (O-T-C) store-brand equivalent of Prevacid 24HR capsules, in the United States market, as approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Dr.
Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) president and chief executive officer JC Scott issued the following statement on the Health and Human Services Officer of Inspector General report (OIG) on prescription drug rebates in Medicare Part D.
