Hy-Vee pharmacies installing drug take back receptacles in all 276 locations
To further assist in combatting the national opioid epidemic, Hy-Vee announces it has purchased and will install drug take back receptacles by Nov.
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CVS to offer safe medication disposal chain-wide in 2020
CVS Health announced Thursday that all CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide will offer customers a free safe medication disposal option, beginning in 2020. The company will add 1,000 in-store safe medication disposal units to the more than 1,700 units currently in CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.
IPC, Kodak Moments extend partnership
SUN PRAIRIE, Wis. – Independent Pharmacy Cooperative (IPC) is pleased to announce the renewal of its partnership with Kodak Moments, a division of Kodak Alaris. This newest contract with the consumer printing business of Kodak Alaris extends through the next three years.
House committee approves consumer health savings bill
The House Ways and Means Committee on Thursday took an important step toward reinstating consumers’ ability to purchase over-the-counter (O-T-C) medicines with tax-preferred savings accounts, including Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
Walgreens, Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society team
Walgreens announced this week a new collaboration with Susan G. Komen and The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to enable research in tough-to-treat cancers and increase access to care with a pledge to contribute more than $25 million to the organizations, collectively, over the next five years.
Kroger and Cardinal Health Foundation to host drug take back events
Kroger Co. and the Cardinal Health Foundation Tuesday announced the organizations are again partnering to host drug take back events at 235 Kroger family of pharmacies locations across 25 states from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (local time) on Saturday, October 26—the U.S.
UPS teams with AmerisourceBergen to transport medical products via drone
UPS announced on Tuesday its latest drone logistics partnership with wholesale pharmaceutical distributor AmerisourceBergen.
Nielsen looks at future of retail and CPG
Nielsen announced on Tuesday its predictions for 2020 and the decade ahead from Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo.
UPS and CVS Health to explore drone delivery options
UPS and CVS Health announced they have agreed to develop a variety of drone delivery use cases, including business-to-consumer operating models.
CVS Pharmacy expands medication disposal program in Massachusetts
In its continuing commitment to help build healthier communities, CVS Health announced the expansion of its safe medication disposal program, giving customers access to safer, easier and more convenient drug disposal options at every CVS Pharmacy location in Massachusetts at no cost.
Opioid defendants reach settlement to avoid trial
According to published reports, Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, McKesson Corp., AmerisourceBergen and Cardinal Health have all reached a last-minute settlement with two Ohio counties over their alleged role in the opioid crisis there.
Eucid mHealth smart pill bottle to monitor patient adherence
The OECD estimates non-adherence to pill regimes cause 200,000 premature deaths a year in EU and costs EUR 125 billion in the U.S. $105 billion.
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moderated by Chain Drug Review during the most recent NACDS Total Store Expo — that included leaders from across the industry representing chains, wholesalers, pharma and solution providers. It was a thoughtful and far-reaching exchange on a number of important topics, and we spent
Sanofi recalls Zantac in the U.S. and Canada
Sanofi announced on Friday that it was recalling the over-the-counter heartburn drug Zantac in the United States and Canada, a month after the Food and Drug Administration first alerted the public that versions of the drug contained low levels of a cancer-causing contaminant.
Parata’s Max 2 enhances user experience and pharmacy eficiency
Parata Systems announced the launch of a new generation of their vial-filling robot, Max 2. Improving pharmacy workflow helps alleviate medication errors that harm approximately 1.5 million people each year in the United States.