Rite Aid names Jim Peters COO
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced on Thursday the appointment of Jim Peters as the company’s chief operating officer.
Pharmacy
State laws aimed at drug price transparency won’t help, study says
Less than 5% of state drug pricing laws passed between 2015 and 2018 will provide new information about pricing within the pharmaceutical distribution system.
NABP receives FDA funding to develop data-sharing system
The National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP) announced it has been awarded funding from Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to create a data system to assist with the collection of critical information to protect public health.
Walgreens, Novant Health to collaborate
Walgreens and Novant Health, a leading health care provider with 15 medical centers and more than 640 locations offering advanced medical treatments in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia, announced a retail health clinical collaboration and services agreement, as well as a retail pharmacy-f
Rite Aid integrates NarxCare analytics directly into pharmacist’s workflow in 12 states
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced on Wednesday a partnership with Appriss Health, provider of the most comprehensive analytics platform for opioid stewardship and substance use disorder (SUD) in the U.S., to deploy NarxCare into clinical workflow.
Camber introduces a generic version of Xyzal
Camber Pharmaceuticals announces the addition of levocetirizine dihydrochloride oral solution to its growing portfolio of products. Levocetirizine dihydrochloride oral solution is the generic version of Xyzal from Sanofi Aventis and is used to relieve allergy symptoms.
Rite Aid kicks off annual Pharmacy Champions program
CAMP HILL, Pa. – Rite Aid announced Tuesday the kick-off of the company’s annual Pharmacy Champions program, held throughout October during American Pharmacists Month. Pharmacy Champions was created to celebrate the outstanding service provided by Rite Aid’s pharmacy team throughout the year.
Hy-Vee suspends sale of Zantac brand, Topcare brand ranitidine products
Hy-Vee has temporarily suspended the sale of all over-the-counter Zantac brand and Topcare brand ranitidine products. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution due to a recent industry-wide product alert from the U.S.
Thrifty White gets URAC Specialty Pharmacy and Re-accreditation
Thrifty White Pharmacy announced Monday that its specialty pharmacy has been re-accredited under URAC’s Specialty Pharmacy Accreditation standards. By achieving this status, Thrifty White has demonstrated a comprehensive commitment to quality care, improved processes and better patient outcomes.
CVS halts sales of Zantac, other ranitidine products
CVS Pharmacy has suspended the sale of all Zantac brand and CVS Health brand ranitidine products until further notice. This action is being taken out of an abundance of caution due to a recent Product Alert from the U.S.
Self-translating pharmaceutical labels from Third Aurora could disrupt industry
New technology, enabling consumers to read packaging labels written in any language, will become the norm for the pharmaceutical industry within 12 months, according to digital marketing specialist Dave Chaffey.
Walmart taps digital upskilling platform to prepare workers for health care jobs
Penn Foster announced Wednesday that its unique upskilling platform for health care has been selected by Walmart as part of an ambitious initiative designed to prepare workers for opportunities in high-demand health professional fields.
H-E-B offers customers safe way to dispose unused medications
To curb the misuse of unused medication and prescription opioid abuse, H-E-B is providing its pharmacy customers with a free, effective medication disposal solution.
CVS Specialty announces Specialty Expedite
For patients with complex medical conditions requiring specialty medications, getting started on their prescriptions quickly is crucial to their care.
MinuteClinic receives ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation
CVS Health announced Wednesday that MinuteClinic, the company’s retail medical clinic, joins a premier group of organizations that have received Pathway to Excellence designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
Jon Roberts of CVS Health becomes chairman of PCMA board
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.