CARE Pharmacies, Leading Edge Pharms expand access to opioid alternatives for pain
CARE Pharmacies Cooperative Inc. (CARE), a growing independent retail drug chain serving local communities throughout the United States, and Leading Edge Pharms, Inc.
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Hy-Vee acquires script files of 22 Shopko pharmacies in 17 cities
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 increase visibility on adult vaccination
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.
CVS, Sharecare launch digital drug discount card
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 announces Q3 results
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.
Groups meet to form the National Hispanic Pharmacists Association
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.
Kroger buying part of Shopko’s pharmacy business
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 and GoodRx launch the Kroger Rx Savings Club
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.
PQA appoints 2019 board and executive committee
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.
Walmart, Express Scripts to extend Rx network
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 launching safe medication disposal kiosks in Missouri
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.
ShopRite dietitians provide healthy holiday eating tips
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.
Probiotics: Your secret weapon for cold and flu season
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.
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.