CVS adds time delay safes to all Pennsylvania pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy announced Tuesday that it has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 512 CVS Pharmacy locations in Pennsylvania, including pharmacies located in Target stores.
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Giant Food installs automated external defibrillators in all its stores
Giant Food has installed public access automated external defibrillators (AEDs) in all of its 164 stores across Washington, D.C., Maryland, Virginia and Delaware. The AEDs were placed in the closest proximity to the front and middle of all stores as of June 30th, 2019.
NACDS hotline rallies industry to urge DIR relief
With the Senate Finance Committee expected to begin making decisions on spending bills as early as today, the National Association of Chain Drug Stores has launched a telephone hotline — (866) DIR-RE4M — that pharmacy advocates can use to urge the inclusion of DIR fee relief in drug-pricing legislat
Walmart and Sam’s Club offering talking Rx labels
Walmart and Sam’s Club are deeply committed to accessibility and medication safety for their blind, visually impaired and print-impaired pharmacy patients. To enhance their commitment, Walmart and Sam’s Club pharmacies provide En-Vision America’s ScripTalk audible (i.e.
Amneal among companies to launch generic version of Lyrica
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a number of applications for the generic version of Pfizer’s Lyrica (pregabalin). The FDA gave the green light to the following companies: Amneal, Alembic, Alkem, Dr. Reddy’s, InvaGen, MSN Laboratories, Rising Pharmaceuticals, Sciegen, and Teva.
Walgreens expands Find Care platform
Walgreens announced Monday that it has expanded the Walgreens Find Care platform to now include chronic care management, featuring connected devices and digital therapeutic solutions for patients with diabetes, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
CVS Pharmacy names Murphy SVP, payer relations and managed care
CVS Pharmacy has named Kevin Murphy, Jr., senior vice president, payer relations and managed care. In this role, Murphy will oversee negotiation for all retail reimbursement contracts with third-party payors and develop new methods of contracting with PBMs and Health Plans.
Dr. Reddy’s intros generic O-T-C version of Allegra-D
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories has introduced an over-the-counter store-brand equivalent of Chattem’s Allegra-D (fexofenadine 60 mg and pseudoephedrine 120 mg) extended-release tablets.
DIR fee relief urgency clear at NACDS board member D.C. fly-in
Ten NACDS board of directors members met with key members of Congress in Washington, D.C. this week. The meetings focused on conveying the urgent need for direct and indirect remuneration (DIR) fee relief. The timing was ideal, given that decisions are being made now about drug-pricing legislation.
CVS Health provides $2.9 million in new grants to free clinics
As part of an ongoing commitment to building healthier communities, CVS Health and its Foundation Thursday announced $2.9 million in grants to the National Association of Free & Charitable Clinics (NAFC) and their members.
CVS to start trial for home Hemodialysis device
CVS Health announced Wednesday the initiation of a clinical trial designed to evaluate the safety and efficacy of the HemoCare Hemodialysis System for administration of home hemodialysis. The innovative device includes safety features and is designed to make home hemodialysis simple for patients.
NCPA announces finalists for student awards
The National Community Pharmacists Association announced that three teams of pharmacy students have been named finalists in the 2019 Good Neighbor Pharmacy NCPA Pruitt-Schutte Student Business Plan Competition.
Updox announces new services to help independents reach and acquire patients
DUBLIN, Ohio – Updox, a health care collaboration platform that provides pharmacies with an all-in-one solution needed to attract new customers, better engage existing patients and collaborate with prescribers, today announced it is the first and only healthcare partner to offer digital marketing se
Meijer pharmacy gives away 50 million free prescriptions
Meijer pharmacies marked a major milestone this week in helping customers lower their healthcare costs. The Midwestern retailer’s Free Prescription Drug program reached 50 million prescriptions filled since its launch in 2006, saving customers more than $650 million.
DIR fee relief urged in NACDS’ new campaign
ARLINGTON, Va. – Pharmacy “DIR fees” that have exploded by 45,000 percent from 2010 to 2017 are inflating seniors’ out-of-pocket costs for prescription drugs and forcing pharmacies out of business.