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.
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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.
Pharmacists Month and Day invite affirmation of commitment to opioid abuse prevention, NACDS says
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.
Walgreens Find Care platform features sleep solutions
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.
Walmart adds health care to Live Better U’s offerings
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.
KPH president and CEO Bridget-ann Hart to retire
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.
Flu shots available nationwide at Kroger pharmacies and The Little Clinic
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.
A shortfall in diabetes diagnosis and care for 14 years
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.
Health and wellness consumers are ready for virtual disruption
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.
Pelosi unveils drug pricing plan
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.
Medicaid patients’ pharmacy access defended by NACDS
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.
Pharmacists for healthier lives launches immunization campaign
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.