Probiotics: Your secret weapon for cold and flu season
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Diabetes increases risk for liver disease
Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is an asymptomatic disease that affects about 100 million Americans. Being overweight, obese or diabetic are primary risk factors for NAFLD, an umbrella term describing those liver diseases that aren’t related to alcohol consumption.
HDA Foundation Factbook offers data on industry stats and trends
The HDA Research Foundation released the 89th Edition HDA Factbook: The Facts, Figures and Trends in Healthcare (2018–2019), featuring updated data trends on the pharmaceutical distribution industry.
Rite Aid Foundation offers drug safety program in Pennsylvania
In an effort to help address adolescent drug abuse and misuse in Pennsylvania, The Rite Aid Foundation is bringing the Prescription Drug Safety program, an innovative digital course about prescription drug abuse prevention, to Scranton-area high schools.
Cardinal Health elects Losh to its board of directors
Cardinal Health today announced that its board of directors has elected J. Michael Losh as an independent director effective December 5. Losh will serve as the chairman of the Audit Committee.
Walgreens, FedEx announce Rx delivery service
Walgreens and FedEx Corp. on Thursday announced a nationwide rollout of next-day prescription delivery service, bringing together Walgreens extensive network of neighborhood pharmacy locations with the FedEx air-and-ground delivery network to enhance convenience for patients to fill prescriptions.
Study finds adults actively managing prescriptions ahead of time
Prescription drug coverage benefits can be confusing at times. However, nearly half of all adults take steps to manage their drug benefit before the new year, according to a survey conducted by leading specialty and home delivery pharmacy AllianceRx Walgreens Prime.
AmerisourceBergen’s study sees pharmacists playing a bigger role
VALLEY FORGE, Pa. – Nearly 80% of hospital pharmacists look forward to a greater role in health care and are well positioned to take on an expanded role, according to new research sponsored by AmerisourceBergen.
CVS offers new approach to pricing PBM services
CVS Health is introducing a new approach to the pricing of Pharmacy Benefit Management (PBM) services.
CVS completes rollout of time delay safes in Kentucky
CVS Pharmacy has completed the rollout of time delay safes in all of its 77 CVS Pharmacy locations in Kentucky.
Omnicell launches vision for digitized, autonomous pharmacy at ASHP
Omnicell, a leading provider of medication and supply management solutions and adherence tools for healthcare systems and pharmacies, announced the company will be showcasing the industry’s most comprehensive and customizable platform of medication management automation solutions at this year’s Amer
McKesson announces new global headquarters in Las Colinas, Texas
McKesson Corp. has announced the relocation of its corporate headquarters from San Francisco, Calif. to Las Colinas, Texas, effective April 1, 2019, expanding upon its presence in the Dallas area.
TCGRx, Parata Systems merge to create pharmacy automation leader
Pharmacy packaging and automation provider TCGRx, a portfolio company of Frazier Healthcare Partners, today announced the acquisition of Parata Systems.
Flu shots available at Rite Aid during NIVW and beyond
With National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in full swing, customers can visit their neighborhood Rite Aid pharmacy without an appointment to get their seasonal flu shot from a certified Rite Aid immunizing pharmacist and help themselves stay healthy this holiday season.
Perrigo study looks at “Beating the Holiday Burn”
While the holidays are synonymous with peace, love and joy for many Americans who celebrate, the holiday season is actually filled with physical and emotional discomfort, according to a new survey commissioned by the distributor of store brand Omeprazole Delayed Release Orally Disintegrating Tablets
CVS encouraging families to get their flu shots
In conjunction with National Influenza Vaccination Week (Dec. 2-8), CVS Health is reminding customers that it is not too late to get a flu shot to protect themselves and their loved ones from the flu.