Hy-Vee Inc. has acquired the prescription files of 22 Shopko pharmacies in Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Shopko patient files will merge into existing Hy-Vee Pharmacy locations in the 17 cities where the acquisitions have taken place.
NACDS grant partners have published articles in the journal Vaccine outlining the results of projects designed to increase adult vaccination. The prevalence of vaccine-preventable diseases in adults remains a significant public health issue in the United States.
ATLANTA– Sharecare, the digital health company helping people manage all their health in one place, today announced the launch of Sharecare Rx, a digital pharmacy savings card to help people who are uninsured or may lack sufficient drug coverage save money on their prescription medications.
Fred’s, Inc. today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended November 3, 2018. The retailer also announced it will complete the transfer of prescription files from 179 of its pharmacies to Walgreens Boots Alliance early next year.
The National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) today announced the formation of a new organization, the National Hispanic Pharmacists Association (NHPA), to increase access to care for Hispanic communities across the country.
According to various published reports, Kroger Co. has acquired a portion of Shopko’s pharmacy business, according to a spokesperson for Kroger-owned Roundy’s stores. The transaction impacts 42 Shopko pharmacy locations. Twenty-five of those Shopko pharmacies are located in Wisconsin.
Kroger Co. announced today the launch of its Rx Savings Club, a new program designed to significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs for customers across the country, adding to the retailer’s Wellness Your Way platform. The program was developed in partnership with GoodRx.
ALEXANDRIA, Va. – The Pharmacy Quality Alliance (PQA) board of directors approved its 2019 executive committee and appointed four new members to the 23-member board during its fourth quarter meeting. The appointments are effective January 1.
Today, Walmart and Express Scripts announced an extension to the companies’ existing network agreement to provide access to Walmart’s prescription services for Express Scripts clients’ covered members.
Walgreens is expanding its first of a kind safe medication disposal program throughout Missouri to allow individuals to dispose of unwanted medication in a drugstore setting year-round at no cost. Governor Mike Parson will join Walgreens at one of its St.
Customers looking to create healthier holiday meals can get free assistance and advice courtesy of ShopRite’s in-store dietitian team, who are offering classes and events highlighting better-for-you holiday recipe suggestions in December.
For us, alerting our patients to new ways to boost immunity or rebound from illness quickly is one of the best parts of the job.
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.
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.
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 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.
